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I have always been enamored with the legacy of photographs. As a child, I would pour over albums on the living room floor and imagine what it must have been like in those moments. I want our children and grandchildren to do the same with photos we leave behind. So, capturing important milestones in our […]

Baby Pocho | Our Maternity Session at White Rock Lake

Lifestyle

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Five years married, almost 9 years together. I struggle to remember a time in my life without you in it, my love. We both lived 21 years without each other, yet I have known you a lifetime. I am so honored, more so each day, that God chose you for me and that you chose […]

1,825 Days | Our Anniversary

Lifestyle

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As a business owner, how does one take a vacation, much less an extended leave of absence? I have been pondering that very question for years while we’ve waited for our turn at parenthood. Now, as we are on the doorstep of that becoming our reality, I thought I would share with you how I […]

Coffee Dates | 5 Tips to Plan for Maternity Leave

Business, Lifestyle

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They say your heart grows exponentially when you have a child. So far, having not met ours yet, I can say this is so true. I would also argue that the hearts of your village grow even more. We are so blessed to be surrounded by amazingly loving friends and family. So much so, that […]

Journey to Baby | Showered with Love – Our Baby Showers

Lifestyle

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I cannot believe it has been two weeks since I was greeting friends, new and old, and soaking in all of the wisdom and joy that is the Creative at Heart Conference! Raleigh was such a wonderful experience and I am still sorting through all of the nuggets and inspiration from those three days. When […]

Creative at Heart Conference | 5 Lessons for Life & Business

Lifestyle

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