I may have to start scheduling summer sessions at 6 AM because we waited until nearly sunset for these family photos and it was still 95 degrees. Lucas, Alethea and their parents Shavonne and Aaron (fellow History department faculty member) were troopers, though, and I think we got some really cute stuff!
Read MoreThese two friends just bought the most amazing home in Murray. I love to stalk the real estate listings (because I am nosy) and when I came across this one back when the house was for sale, my jaw dropped. In a world full of brick ranch homes, be this grey, modern, atriumed and rock gardened beauty.
Read MoreRaising kids is really tough business and I would be going absolutely crazy were it not for my Awesome Parents Squad that I've curated. Most of the friends I knew prior to becoming pregnant are childfree so it took a lot of putting myself out there to make friends who are parents. I met Ann at a bilingual story time for the kiddos on a day I declared to myself "I am going to meet a mom friend at this story time." I decided Ann looked fun--she had cute glasses and a super-cute kid so I introduced myself and that was the start of a beautiful friendship.
Read MoreWesley loves trains. He is really good at smiling for the camera. His parents, Sean and Tiffany, are some of my favorite people. In short, this shoot was the greatest.
I especially like the images where Wesley is running around - I think it's good to capture some more true-to-life images and anyone with a toddler can tell you that perfectly still, smiling at the camera and posing are not at all representative of everyday life.
Read MoreOne of the worst things about living in Murray is how often we lose great people. I love small town life but it is definitely not for everyone and too often, people are lured away by more excitement, better jobs, and new opportunities. I'm really sad to see Elizabeth and Ryan go but I thought it was really nice that they wanted to take some pictures at their home and the MSU Arboretum to remember their time in Murray.
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