We missed our turn and pulled into the first driveway we could find. Farm. Those were the first words I saw on the sign. I could see the peonies just ahead on the right. I could see the tomatoes growing and a green house in the distance. There was a little shop just ahead with fruits and veggies for sale.

I kept driving, intrigued by this place. It seemed like a home away from home. Quiet. Undiscovered...

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They sat on the old, fallen log and kissed each other. They were in the middle of Forest Park and it still felt like they were all alone under the changing sky. She kissed his cheek and he kissed her hands while laughing, bumping heads, and hugging in the in-between.

The first thing I noticed about Ali and Brett at their engagement session was how madly in...

Have you been dreaming of stone estates tucked away in southern Missouri or am I the only one? As we drove down the highway, we found ivy cascading over a stone wall. And then, as if on que, a hill let us peek over the wall to see the a glimpse. Everything about this venue makes me feel like I have...

Style Me Pretty? Well, I always looked forward to the day that I’d get published on their blog. But I had no idea that this could happen…

It was Kristina's wedding day and she wanted to take bridal photos under the age-old tree where they would soon tie the knot. It was the middle of the day and there were bright spots on the ground from where the sun found its way through the tall tree. Kristina completely trusted me and I knew she would be willing to switch up the location if we needed, but I wanted to make the spot work for her! Plus, it was beautiful.

I knew there were 2 big issues happening with the combination of the location and time of day. First, the bright spots...

We walked over the green grass, laughing, and sharing about our mutual love for dogs. The light trickled in, hitting the tops of yellowing trees and rock paths. They shared different parts of their story - how they met and how they ended up with each dog - before walking down the stone steps at Kuhs.

And there - at the bottom of the rock garden, in the center...

Isaac and I sat down to watch Chip and Joanna's Fixer Upper and we were hooked. We loved that their relationship was front and center. We loved the decor. Okay, I really loved the decor and Isaac supports my decorating schemes. We loved seeing the transformation and we loved...

It's early in the morning and the grey light finds its way through our white curtains. I stare up at the ceiling for a moment and pull the white duvet to my face. There's something comforting about the soft, heavy, blanket on our bed. There are days when I wish I could stay in that space - that safe space below the blanket - and sleep away the reality unfolding before me.

Victory isn't growing safely inside me anymore. We prayed for so many days that God would undo any damage and bring healing to her. After my contractions...