As the arrival of our first born son drew near, it was my goal to do as much preparation ahead of time so I could care for him in the best way possible. Plus, I wanted to know as much as I could about what to expect with welcoming a newborn into our family…
Read MoreTaking a moment to pause and reflect on some of the ways I'm feeling so much gratitude for this season...
Read MoreAs the arrival of sweet Abner draws ever closer, I've been putting last minute touches on the decor for his nursery. One way I tried to wrap my brain around what I want the boys rooms to look like is by creating "mood boards" for each of them…
Read MoreWe cannot wait to meet little Abner! It's feeling more and more real. I will get to be the mom of two boys! I love that I'm a boy mom and look so forward to going out and adventuring with both of them…
Read MoreHappy weekend! Here's a playlist of some of my favorite summer tunes from the 80's…
Read MoreEvery once in a while, you get to visit a place where it feels like you're transported to a completely different time and space. Palm Springs, CA is that place for me…
Read MoreI’ve found myself deeply somber these last few days over the things going on in our country…
Read MoreOrganizing a wedding should be a joyful experience - not a stressful one. Here are some things I've found helpful to think through when organizing and planning a wedding…
Read MoreHappy Friday! Here's another playlist of some favorites…
Read MoreWhen I think about creating a culture of anticipating needs in my own life, I can't help but think of the importance of creating a good network of relationships…
Read MoreAs we get closer and closer to the arrival of our little one, I've spent some time reminiscing on bringing Emet home from the hospital for the first time. I'm grateful for the gift of photography and the way it captures a moment and allows you to re-live it over and over again…
Read MoreAs the delivery time of our first little one approached, I wanted to plan as best as I could. Since having Emet, I've had several mothers-to-be ask about how I packed and prepared for my time in the hospital, so I thought I'd share it with you here too…
Read MoreOften we hear the term "anticipating needs" and I've found that as often as it's mentioned the meaning is normally implied or left open to interpretation. In this blog, Calvin Payne helps provide a helpful framework for anticipating needs. Enjoy!
Read MoreWe made our way through the winding roads of the park, stopping as much as possible to record the beauty. Each cactus was so unique telling its own story. As I looked around at the open landscape of the desert, I could literally see for miles. The rays of the setting sun turned the desert colors into a visual symphony...
Read MoreOne of the things I've always wanted for my family is a peaceful home. A peaceful place where we can rest, eat, dance, be productive, and retreat. I hope to create a home that's a dependable place to come back to after a long day...
Read MoreI get a lot of questions about how I edit my photos, so I thought I would share it all here for those who are intersted. This post has been on the cycle of blogs that I have been working on for the last two weeks and I'm excited to finally get it out to you...
Read MoreWe were just in California and ended up spending half a day adventuring around Vasquez Rocks. It was a magical day! I love it when we're able to get outside on a day like this, in the fresh spring air and exploring new things...
Read MoreI recently created some logo design work for a screen printing and embroidery company called Accent on Life. Whether you're getting started with design work or if you've been doing this sort of thing for a while and you're interested in getting some inspiration from someone else's process, I hope you enjoy this post...
Read MoreWE'RE HAVING ANOTHER BOY! I’m happy to say little Baby Boy Payne #2 is very healthy. I’m 15 weeks along and just so in love with this little guy already. We're praising the Lord for this little life…
Read MoreThere was a certain magic in the air as we walked down the shore of Laguna Beach. It was a unique balance of busyness and calm. There were so many beautiful homes, each with their own story to tell...
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