Dating in the 21st century is challenging. Occasionally, among my friends, the topic of dating will arise amid long sighs and rolling eyes. We idealize the days of what seems long ago when boy met girl, boy asked girl out, boy and girl went to the movies, and, like a r...

In honor of Valentine's here's two Valentine's who will be welcoming a third lil lover very very soon. 

After living with these two for a whole year, I'm so excited Jemma is going to grow up with lots of jokes, big laughter, random dance parties (her momma and daddy can...

A dream was kindled in me a couple years ago. It didn't originate with me, I can't take credit for it's birth. The match was struck by Melissa Millar. She talked of having a Young Life house for women. At the time I thought, "That's nice, for Melissa." I think she ca...

This wedding holds HEAPS of specialness to me. Not only do I love this woman and her family DEARLY, but this day was a flood of feels. I can't really articulate all of them, but I was a foggy mist most of this day, a tragedy in the middle of such sweet celebration and...

Not too far past the Whittier side exit of the tunnel is one of the easiest hike with one of the most spectacular view. Spring is my absolute favorite season to hike in Alaska, the snow is perfect for post-holing, the light is A.M.A.Z.E.B.A.L.L.Z., and the weather is m...

There is magic in a wedding day, and that magic just flourishes when two people are so in love it's palpable. Rachel and Christopher's day was one of those beautiful, magical days. And of all days, it was Valentine's Day. There were no cliche chocolate boxes or irrever...

I met Rachel in January, she is bubbling with excitement, rare energy, and infectious enthusiasm. After hearing her love story with Christopher, I was hooked. I definitely wanted to be a part of their day. With as fun as Rachel was I knew their wedding was going to be...

On a crisp winter day, one of my childhood friends, Drew, married the love of his life, Melissa. It was a sweet ceremony and reception of family and friends. So many moments during this day were so beautiful. It is such an honor to capture significant memories for peop...

By now you already know that one of my absolute favorites is when friends become clients or clients become friends! But there is something so special about having a front row seat to seeing how God works in the lives of your friends. What's even better than friends bec...

September 11th was a big day for me. It was my last day as a part time employee, gypsy wanderer, and the day I fully transitioned to full time ministry. The day itself felt incredibly monumental, and my brother and his buddies planned an epic weekend to cap of my seaso...