I am so happy for Chrissy & Jake and can’t wait to do their wedding in June. Chrissy & I have a long history and its amazing to see what God has done in both of our lives since we first met. 
When we were kids we always thought that the Lowered Expectations skits on Mad TV were hilarious. And while a look back confirms that they were funny (and a bit cruel), I am more interested in the phrase “Lowered Expectations” than the humor.
Sometimes you have to just lower your expectations. OF YOURSELF. What a great New Year’s Resolution, eh? Haha. For the past few months, I lowered my own expectations for myself. I stopped feeling guilty for not attending every event, remembering every birthday, taking every picture, and (as you’ve probably noticed) blogging every moment. I needed a break. A break from the schedule that I had created for myself. A break from obligations. A break from expectations.
While I would say this isn’t my new life mission, I’ve learned a little bit. Balance, balance, balance. Only you can control the balance in your life. Outside circumstances are always going to be flying at you a mile a minute. But you can say no. And that means you can even say no to yourself sometimes. We live in such a sense of urgency, and I’m fighting to find a different pace.
So, I apologize for being so absent on this good ‘ol blog. I’m coming back. Promise. Just at a different pace and with not as high expectations of myself.
*Disclaimer: I know this blog post might sound like I am completely lazy and unmotivated. I promise, its not meant to come across that way. I am just realizing how much of life you miss when you are sprinting instead of jogging. 
It was rainy and dreary, but we had already rescheduled once. So we bit the bullet and went for it. I covered my camera in an ultra high-tech plastic bag from Walmart and we stayed outside for a quick 30 minute shoot. I couldn’t be happier with the images. I’m so excited for the wedding, Alli & Tyler!
We spent Thanksgiving in Savannah with Nik’s family. The weather was perfect and it was such a great place to explore. I think I could live there. *Beware: this post is a bit lengthy and kind of random.
Nik and I… sometimes we struggle to get just the right pose. Take these shots from our Thanksgiving trip to Savannah for example.
I love these kids. Enough said.
Yesterday was a whirlwind of gender reveals as both Becca & Jarrod and my brother & SIL found out what they are having. Looks like I’ll have lots of shopping to do for both a girl and a boy.
Becca & Jarrod are having a boy!
And Anthony & Cynthia are having a girl!
Happy Birthday to you!
To my most wonderful best-est friend and business partner.
A beautiful family makes for less work for me. Enjoy a look into the Peterson’s session.
It’s the Bennett’s again! Last year, we spent a wintery day outside doing a Christmas shoot. This year, we spent time in and around their new house. Presley is getting so big and has a great personality. Here’s a peek into our session. 
