In just a little more than 3 months we will be living just hours from my 2 of my favorite places ever. I can only imagine how wonderful it will be to say, “We don’t have anything this weekend, why don’t we go camping at the beach tonight?” or “You have the week off? Let’s go visit Uncle Greg and make Jacob give us one of his grand tours of Portland.” Oh my, heaven.

Cannon Beach, have you been there? It is pure peace, it is pure heaven. It is light jackets, mist, and a cool breeze. It is walking 3 hours down the beach to try and find more sand dollars than anyone else, it is thousands of star fish at haystack rock, and re-enacting scenes from the goonies. Cannon beach is a lawn chair and a great summer read, it is a sand castle you build all day, it is sand in every crevice and nook of your toes and hands and shorts and not giving a hoot about it.

I know some are drawn to the beaches of california or hawaii, with sunburns and surfing and sunglasses. Not me, I’ll take a summer full of sand dollars and mist and pure heaven any day.

What about you? Where would you spend your summer?

Want to see other things I love for the summer? Follow my summer board over on Pinterest! 

Remember Baby Berklee? Isn’t it amazing that 2 weeks can change a baby so much?!

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My darling sister-in-law Cassie. I adore her. I love her. I am  so so  happy for her. It is quite incredible how a child can change your life and it has been a humbling experience to see how a child has changed Cassie’s. I couldn’t be more thrilled for her.

We drove out of a moss covered tunnel and I burst into tears. The skyline of Seattle was overpowering.  It punched me in the stomach and seemed to scream “HOME!!!!” I hadn’t seen the school, I hadn’t driven the neighborhood, I hadn’t seen our new home. I just new at the sight of the spectacular skyline and Sound and horizon, that this was my home.

I cannot wait to be there.

Seattle, we’ll be there Aug 2012.

If you would like photographs of you children like these, photographs that make you melt and see all of the awe and love and potential in your child, email me. I would love to.

I love midnight deliveries. The hospital is quiet and empty, the lighting is dim and cozy, and the couple, staff, and visitors tend to seem a little more quiet and at peace. But I also love day deliveries, for all the exact opposite reasons. I guess that is what is so great about birth, that regardless of your experience, you can find the positives and make it a great one.

Berklee’s mother, Jennie, is a dear dear friend of mine. I feel so blessed to have been there for the delivery of her 4th child. Congratulations my friend, your family is happy, healthy and beautiful!

Do you have friends or family in the Seattle area? I am about to become their neighbor and would LOVE if you would share this post or my FB page with them to let them know I am on my way! Find my FB page HERE. 

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Strolling through some old images from last year. I cannot believe how big she has gotten since then. I miss her pudgy little legs, specifically that one adorable, HUGE roll at the top. But I am loving watching her grow up (and that she will actually look at the camera, and if I’m lucky pose for me.) She has so much charisma and grace about her already, Kerry and I are in constant awe of her awesomeness.

Finishing up Lusi’s story next week, until then have a fabulous Easter weekend!

Aren’t they pretty? *swoon* I have found a new love.

A great photo album makes me weak at the knees and my new line up of leather bound custom stunners has me floored. Besides a nice big print, albums are my preferred method of displaying my work as well as my personal family photos.

I’ve chosen these albums for myself and clients because they are unique, sturdy, hand crafted, and completely customizable. I am thrilled there are so many textures and colors to choose from. No matter your style you will find a album that makes a statement sitting a coffee table or shelf. Large albums are perfect for birth stories as well as other sessions when you fall in love with every single photo and just don’t have the wall space to hang every single one. Small albums fit nicely in a purse and make great gifts for grandmothers and family.

Albums are available in a variety of sizes and page counts but one of the greatest things about these albums is I offer a high resolution cd of all of your images with most albums.

I only have a few sessions available for Utah clients until our big move in Aug. Contact me to schedule your session and we can start looking at what album options will be perfect for you!

I was privileged enough to photograph both Mina’s birth story and newborn session. Isn’t she a doll? I love going into newborns homes to photograph. It always feels so lovey and snuggly and perfect. For me, newborn sessions should include the whole family, should include love, should include hanging out and kisses, and sweet moments. Thank you Jessa and and Wes for having me in your home to photograph some of your sweet moments!

Do you have a newborn or one on the way? Newborn photos are best if taken within 10 days of the baby’s life so don’t put it off and contact me to set up your session.

We know how to keep it classy.