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We're excited to announce the newest addition to our family - Beau Wilder. Born just shy of three weeks ago, on a beautiful Friday afternoon, Beau has brought immense joy into our lives every day since. His older brothers are smitten. They're often found ooing and awing as they stare adoringly into his sweet eyes and talk to him, sing him lullabies or tickle his little toes.

We're thrilled to share the exciting news that our family is expanding once again – we're expecting our third baby boy this spring! The joy and anticipation in our hearts are immeasurable as we eagerly await the arrival of our sweet babe. As parents, the journey of growing our family has been an incredible adventure filled with love, laughter and unforgettable moments. The news of expecting our third son has added an extra layer of excitement and warmth to our lives. We're so

Dishes were in the sink, dog toys and baby toys strewn about the house, folded laundry on the table yet to be put away and breakfast crumbs on the kitchen floor. I set it aside, took deep breath, grabbed my cup of coffee in one hand and reached for my trusted camera in the other. This had been something I'd be meaning to do for far too long and I was going to do it today - meticulous house or not. Real life. My life. My baby boys in this stage. Mornings at home. That was the

From the moment we found out about you to the second our eyes first met, I dreamt of who you would be, who you would become, and how you would fill a void in our hearts that we didn't know existed. Cruz Andrew Rice, you have brought us endless smiles, so many giggles, and a calming peace that we so desperately needed in this ever-so-busy life. You have slowed our pace down; you have opened our eyes. And you have reminded us to cherish the now for it goes all too quickly. You

Two years old and full of life, You keep us on our toes. So much to see, so much to do, Oh, how much I love two. I love watching you discover And learn everything you do. Like your ABCs and 123s And your sweet little “Sing to Mes.” So much to see, so much to do. Oh, how much I love two. Two years old and full of love. You’re the happiest boy in the world. These are the things that I adore, and I wonder how I could love you any more. You run so fast and love wearing Dad’s

To my husband on our third anniversary, Three years ago today, on a beautiful and quiet April morning, I woke up as giddy as could be. It was our wedding day. A crisp spring morning filled with so much hope for the future and surrounded by so much love. Family and friends traveled miles and miles to come stand with us while we promised forever to one another. Although our life together was only just beginning, we felt like we could conquer the world. We have been blessed beyo

It was the spring of 2010 . . . and I held a brand new (to me) Canon T2i camera in my hand for the very first time. And boy was I ecstatic. My parents had just upgraded their camera and I was the lucky one who would become so thankful for how this nearly $200 used and worn camera forever changed my life. And, if I'm being quite honest about it, as I sit here typing away and truly reflect on just how much it changed my life, I start to get a little bit emotional just thinking

Imagine this… You open your inbox and BAM! After a week or two of waiting, they are finally here! Your family portraits. Can you believe it?! Oh my, oh my. Your children are smiling; some are laughing. The family looks amazing . The outfits, styled perfectly. The lighting is glorious. Everything. You can almost feel the joy radiating through the computer (okay, your iPhone) screen. And all you remember… all you feel when you see these special family portraits is the LOVE be

Hi sweetie, momma here. On Monday, you turned 9 months old. And I’m left torn wishing time would pause and speed up all at the same time. Your mobile little hands and legs love crawling around. I mean – can you really call it crawling? You leap frog everywhere you go. And it is the  cutest little thing  I’ve ever seen. You mumble, you babble, you screech, and you squeal. And I can’t help but wait until we hear the words “Dada” or “Mama.” But I can at the same time. It’s conf

The Less You Need Me . . . The more I need you. I swear just yesterday, you woke me at 2am with your little high-pitched squeal and squirming body nestling in your bassinet next to my bed. You tussled around, needing me. Your momma. And right before my eyes, it’s like I didn’t even notice you grow. But here we are, five months later. You’re not the newborn your Daddy and I brought home. And while it can make my eyes swell with fear knowing how quickly these years will pass,

“Sleep when the Baby sleeps,” they say. And I do, sometimes. But you’re growing – and each day brings something new. Only 35 short days ago, you entered the world. And now you’re smiling and making eye contact and brushing your hand against my face. You whimper to let me know you’re still hungry and you smile in your sleep. You squeeze my hand and hold my finger. You love to snuggle and stare up at Daddy. You light up our world. And frankly, we don’t know how we could love so

July 7, 2018 My Sweet Boy, Today I photographed a wedding with your Auntie Becca. We do this quite often now. It’s fun, fulfilling, and very rewarding for us. But this one was different. . . and I didn’t know just how  so until that very moment. When it hit me. The moment the song began, the lights softened, and the crowd silenced. The groom, smiling from ear to ear, escorted his mother to the dance floor. It was time for the mother-son dance. This was the very first wedding

This year has been one for the books! To reflect on this past year and all that I’m extremely thankful for, I decided to blog about it. Because why not, right? So here are my 7 highlights for ’17!  1. I married my high school sweetheart, Catlin Rice this past April. It was an incredibly beautiful day and for that I am so thankful! (Especially because the following weekend it snowed… A LOT. Power lines down for weeks on end, freezing weather, you name it, we had it. – Talk abo