The Adorable Addison Renee!

Teeny-tiny fingers. Teeny-tiny toes!!! Oh my goodness, I had such a wonderful time getting to snuggle on a friends new little one for this photo shoot! So tiny and so perfect!!!

This little one was just so eager to enter the world that she decided to push the limits and come a whole month early (and she would have come even earlier if the Doctors had let her). Yet she was a fighter and was able to come home to her adoring family just a few days after her arrival! YAY for beautiful little miracle babies!!!

Thanks Hammer family for letting me come love on your littlest blessing! She is just perfect!

ENJOY!

100 Years Young!!!!

Happiest of Birthday Celebrations to this lovely young lady today!!!!!

Earlier this summer I had the amazing opportunity to take some photos with the birthday girl in preparation for her 100th Birthday celebration held over the summer. And TODAY is finally the big day!

100 YEARS!!!!!! Wow! Facing each day with beauty, grace, spunk and a twinkle in here eye, this lovely lady has lived a lifetime and is still going strong! Truly inspiring!

I am so blessed and honored to know this amazing woman and I wish her the very Happiest of Birthdays!!! I hope your family is spoiling you rotten today Louise!!!!!

ENJOY!

- Birthday Party Invite - 

The Lovely Madalyn - Class of 2017

Yes indeed, it is that time again. School has started, the last lingering warmth of summer clings to the fading light, and Senior Photos are in full swing!!!

I had such an amazing time with this dear young lady a few weeks ago. She inspires me with strength and beauty, has a wonderful heart and love for others, and it seems like just yesterday I was twirling her around in little circles. HOW in the World is she already a Senior???? It has been a blessing to watch this young lady grow up and I am so excited for what amazing adventures and opportunities will come her way.

Congrats Madalyn!!!! Have a wonderful Senior Year!!!

ENJOY!

 - Because no Senior photos shoot is complete with out snuggles from little sister! - 

New Year, Party of 5!!

Hello and Happy Tuesday!!!

The announcement is official and I can finally share this cute little New Years card with you all! I had so much fun getting the inside scoop and helping design this little announcement for this adorable family, and I could not be more thrilled for them to be growing by 4 little miracle feet this summer!!

Congrats D family!!!! I can not wait to see photos of your adorable new little ones!!

ENJOY!

Christmas Countdown #1 - Merry Christmas!!!!

For our final day in this little Christmas Countdown I wanted to wish you all a very Merry Christmas from my family to yours!!!

I am so blessed by all of my wonderful clients and friends who have supported my passion and business this past year. I seriously could not do it without all of you!!! THANK YOU!!

May you all have a wonderful Christmas with friends and family and know that you are all so very loved!!

ENJOY

Special Thanks to Legacy Photography for the beautiful family photo!!

Christmas Countdown #2 - A bittersweet memory...

It has been two years. TWO! Since we first got the call. Cancer. The call that will shatter any man to his knees and bring out the waterworks within minutes. The call I have seen so many other friends and family receive time after time over these past few years. And with every call the painful reminder is still as fresh as it was two years ago.

That was the Christmas we spent at the hospital with my dad. I had never spent a holiday in a hospital before. But have done so many times since then. It was a strange mix of emotions. The feeling of Christmas Joy and excitement comes to a halt as you walk through those double doors and into the stark empty hallways. Not many visitors on Christmas day... but then you realize that there ARE people there. Taking time out of their busy day to be with loved ones who can not be home with family. There are doctors and nurses and cafeteria staff who also have to be there. To them it is just a normal day of the week. Outside those hospital walls is the hustle and bustle of the holiday season yet inside those walls it is the survival of the day to day.

It was a Christmas we will never forget. And now, two years later, as I began to design my parents Christmas card... the flood of memories and emotions all came rushing back. Christmas will forever hold a new set of memories. It will always be a joyous time of celebration as we rejoice in our Saviors birth, but these memories will forever be linked to cold waiting rooms in anticipation of news from the surgeon on that Christmas Eve two years ago.

Yet as I looked at the photos for this card, through my tears I had to smile. Yes, it has been a long two years as my dad has fought this enemy within him. And yet, he is still here!! Full of life and laughter. Enjoying the moments and memories we make as a family. Cherishing each and every time the grandkids get to give him a hug. It is these memories that I will gather up and treasure in my heart. No, they will never replace the sting of cancer, but the bittersweet memories of two years ago help make the small moments and miracle of today that much sweeter.

Merry Christmas Mom and Dad!! And thank you Lord for giving us another Christmas together!!

ENJOY!

Special Thanks to Legacy Photography for the amazing photos!!!

Christmas Countdown #4 - The Amazing Young Family!

WOO HOO!! Christmas week is finally here!!!! And with that comes one of my all time favorite parts of this season.. Christmas Cards!!!! Call me a bit old fashioned but I love seeing everyone's photos, reading yearly updates, and of course displaying each and every card as part of my holiday decor. Yep, I love it!!!!

Not only do I love getting said cards in the mail, but I truly love designing them as well. It is so much fun to see these dear families grow year after year through their Christmas Card photos. And the Young family is no exception. I love this family dearly and am so honored to have met them so many years ago. They are a constant blessing and encouragement to me and to numerous others as they live a life full of God's Grace. No, it is not perfect, as they will be quick to tell you, but I LOVE the messy, honest, humble, adventurous, crazy, and Christ centered example they set through their family. Yep, you guys rock!! Thanks for being you and for letting me once again be a part of your Christmas card this year!

ENJOY!

Christmas Countdown #6 - Best in the West

Happy Friday!!!! My post today is a little later than usual as I was spending most of my day with family, and friends who are like family! Which just happens to be a perfect intro for todays Christmas Countdown #6.

Earlier this year I was asked to design a special little Logo/T-Shirt design for a dear friend. These shirts were to be used at an upcoming family reunion as a way to honor and remember an amazing man who had recently passed away. I have been wanting to share this one for a while as I just love the whole process of this design and how they were able to take a heartache and turn it into a battle cry (#BMOORE) as they grew stronger as a family thought it all. Which is why I wanted to share this logo as a little reminder to you all this Christmas.

Life is precious! Take the time this season to be with family and friends. Enjoy the little things, the moments, the laughter, the tears, the things you might take for granted. These are the cherished memories that will linger even after the last candle has burnt out.

ENJOY!

Sibling Love!

Happy Tuesday!!!

Kids are funny creatures. Happy one minute, frustrated the next, and completely random most of the time... But there is such joy in watching kids just be kids (providing they are not destroying the house at the moment). There is something beautiful in the simple joy and happiness in a child's life.

Today I have a super cute, joy filled, little family photo shoot to share with you all. These two kids crack me up and I just loved getting to hang with them for a fun afternoon photo shoot before the cold and snow came in. It was so neat watching their unique personalities come alive during these photos, and how much they look up to, and adore, each other as siblings. Being a parent may not always be cake and cookies but the day when we can watch our kids play nicely with each other is worth every tear filled long night that comes before it!

Thank you "S" family for letting me capture some precious memories of your beautiful children!

ENJOY!

Happy Birthday to my Littlest Lady!

Happy Tuesday!!!! Hope you all are enjoying the beautiful crisp fall day!! I know I am!!

Just had to take a moment to share a fun little design I did recently. Cutie-patootie Birthday Invites for my littlest love's 3rd Birthday!!! (YIKES I can not believe that she is 3 already!)

I love being able to look back at the cards from each year of my kids lives and see how much they have grown and changed. I may not be the best when it comes to home made meals for my family, but I like to think that at least their childhood will be well documented with photos, cute cards, smiles and tons of laughter!!!

Love you baby girl and I am so blessed to be your mommy!!!

ENJOY!

Happily Ever After!

Hello and Happy Tuesday!!!!

I am so excited to finally be able to share todays design with you all!!!

This weekend we welcomed a new member to the family as my beautiful Sister-in-Law got married!!! I am so excited for them and I love how much they love each other!!!

They had the most amazing backyard wedding and I was blessed to be a part of it all by getting to design their invites and favor cards. Designs like these are so fun to create!!! Full of personality, style and even a hidden surprise or two created just for the groom. (Yes they are there.. can you spot them??) Everything turned out so beautiful and I am beyond happy for them!!!

K & JR, wishing you both a wonderful life of LOVE and Blessings!!!!!!

ENJOY!

 - Wedding Invite - 

 - Wedding Favor Card - 

 - Invite Address Label - 

Some Days...

Happy Tuesday!!

"  Some days you conquer the world.
         Some days you simply survive.
               Some days... they are the same thing!!!"

These words have been ringing in my head for a while now and even more so today as I had the privilege of hanging out with my dad in the chemo center. In the past few years I have seen a LOT of various hospital walls, amazing nurses, expert doctors... and so many hurting people!!!!

Today was no different.

There is something amazingly profound about watching the strength a person can have as they face adversity and trials in their life. Yes, we all crumble and collapse at times. But then other times there is a mighty hand that pulls us back up and we know that today we are gonna be ok.

And with each of these faces of the people I meet that are hurting or going through trials they never thought could possible come their way... I see that in their fight, in their simple day-to-day survival, they are on top of that mountain conquering the world!!! To some, getting through a rough day may not be that big of a deal, but to others it is everything!!

This print is one that I created for a dear, sweet, young friend of mine who is truly an inspiration as she fights her daily battle. But I just keep meeting others who might need this same encouragement so I wanted to share it with you all as well!!

ENJOY and if you have someone in mind who you would like to send a print to, please let me know, I have several I would like to giveaway!!!

The Beautiful Boynton Family!!!

Happy Tuesday!!!

You know it is a good day when your photo shoot ends up in the lake!!! Oh, this family was just too cute to photograph! We had such a fun time capturing memories of life, love and laughter with their adorable daughter who could NOT resist the calling of the sand in her toes and the wind in her hair. Yep, I'd say the day was properly seized!!!

Thanks Boynton family for letting me be a part of your little world for an afternoon!! You two are amazing parents who are raising a beautiful and talented little lady!!

ENJOY!!

Sweet, Sassy, SEVEN!

Happy Tuesday!!!

I am finally recovering from the whirlwind of a weekend celebrating my eldest turning 7!!! What a fun card this was to design. She wanted a Summer Luau party this year and I simply love how colorful these invites turned out!!!

Yes, we do birthdays big at our house.

Yes, I am always exhausted afterwards.

Yes, it is totally worth it!!!

This year I am learning the hard lesson over and over again that life is precious and every day we have with our loved ones is a gift. So what better way to enjoy this gift of life than to make every occasion an opportunity to celebrate BIG!!!

I am so proud of this little girl and they young lady she is growing up to be. Even on the days that I can only see the rough edges of myself that this "mini me" displays, she still melts my heart in ways that only a child can do.

Love you little one and Happy 7th Birthday!!!

ENJOY!

The Solid Rock...

Happy Tuesday!!!!

Today I am sharing a little print that is very near and dear to my heart. The words of my fathers favorite Hymn, put into image with my fathers favorite hobby. My father has always been an avid rock climber, which is why this song was one of his favorites. So merging these two is an image I have had in my head a lot lately and I finally had the chance to put that image in visual form. It is a promise, a reminder, a comfort... that when all else around us seems to be falling and fading and sinking away.... we have a solid rock to cling to!!!!


ENJOY!!!

We Wish You a Merry Christmas!!!!

A very Merry Christmas from my house to yours!!!

Thank you all for continuing to support my business this year. I wish everyone a safe, healthy and blessed 2015!!

ENJOY!

Little paper gifts....

Happy Tuesday and Merry Christmas Eve Eve!!!!

It is no secret, but one of my most favorite things about this season is Christmas Cards!!! I love seeing cute photos of dear friends both near and far, stories and memories of the past year, and of course tidings of good cheer and hope for a new year.

Not only do I love getting these wonderful little paper gifts to hang up on my wall but I also love MAKING said cards!!! I have been honored to design the Christmas card for this amazing family for the past few years and I just love watching these kids grow more beautiful through the years. Thank you for being YOU, for being such an incredible inspiration and encouragement not only to me but to so many who are blessed by your lives. Wish we lived closer, but at least I get to see lots of new photos of these cuties!!! Love you guys!!

ENJOY and Merry Christmas Eve Eve!!!!

Thankful For Family...

Happy Thanksgiving Week!!!  I love having the opportunity every year to really dig deep and find those things which I am most thankful for. It is easy to be grateful during the easy times in our lives, but even in the midst of pain, injury, loss or other tough times - there is always something we can be thankful for.

One of the things I am truly thankful for this year is Family!! True family does not have to consist of flesh-and-blood relatives, but those who can share and celebrate in the big (and little) joys in your life, those who know your weakest points, have seen you dry your tears, and yet still stick with you through it all!! For these things, Friends and Family, I am truly thankful!!!

It has been a hard year for both my family, and my hubby's family. But in all that has happened I know that God is in control and I am beyond blessed to have such an amazing group of people to walk this crazy road with. So in honor of family I thought I would share a fun little invitation I designed for our annual Imhof Family Reunion this year.

ENJOY and may you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!!

Turning Two!!!

Happy Tuesday!!!

The past few months have been full of countless fun, crazy, challenging, and life changing adventures for our family. And one of these fun adventures was that my littlest lady turned TWO!!!

She is a miracle baby from the start. A brave little soul who is already wise beyond her years. I am beyond blessed with her little life, courage, spunk and hilarious personality.

So without further ado, Happy Birthday sweet princess!!! We love you to the moon and back!

ENJOY!

7 Cheers for 7 Years!!!

We made it! 7 years ago today the Hubby and I said our "I Do's". A lot can happen in just 7 years and I am proud to still be standing next to the man who stood at the end of the aisle way back when.

Happy 7th Anniversary Ben! I love you, even through the ups and downs and the countless adventures we have had together. Thanks for being mine!

I decided that I needed a little something to give the hubby to commemorate reaching 7 years and the crazy journey that it has been.. and the amazing journey ahead. So I created a fun little print to hang in our house as a reminder that if we can make it through the past few years.. we can make it through anything!!!

ENJOY!