1940's finest

This past weekend was full of so much fun!! Celebrated a wonderful bride and the best part was it almost all of our college girlfriends!! So it brought us right back :) there was about 20 of us girls and with the theme being flapper we all stood out with the matching head pieces!! It was a blast and we made a statement at every place we went!! One for the books for sure and now we all cant wait till the wedding!!!

XOXO

Soul Mates

With a friend returning home for good this week I cant help but get excited that one of my true soul mates will be on Midwest ground again.

Today we celebrate the first college friend getting married. Its odd to think how single some of us were just a few short years ago, now some about to get married, more are getting engaged, are in a serious relationship and one even pregnant! Its all so exciting and I cant constantly help but smile.

But today I will be with girls who I started a journey with almost six years ago. To me they have seen me grow so much and have been there through really hard times in my past. How could they not be my soul mates? Loving me at my worst and my best, encouraging me and rooting for me always. Ya they can/could disappoint but you move on and its right back to awesomeness. 

I guess untill maybe I meet my soul mate which probably will have bigger muscles and shorter hair, I choose them. The girlfriends who are full of life, love and clearly in the pursuit of happiness.

Cheers to Miranda's Day :)

baby your a firework

 Two of my most beautiful, real, unique, talented, funny, lovable, kind and smart BFFS I have. 

For the past six years the 4th of July comes around and each year when those beautiful, loud and colorful things light up the sky its never been romantic for me or should I say us. (insert that blonde bombshell up above). But this year we did decide to make them romantic, we included God into our conversation, while watching them and talked about our husbands. We know one summer when we celebrate the 4th the most amazing guys will be holding our hands and making the beautiful, loud and colorful things in the sky more romantic than our eyes have ever seen. 

How cool is the first pic that A's BF captured with the firework in the back... Amazballs. 

land of the free, home of the brave

 A best friend and laughter.. priceless 

 The blondie is the one who captured these festive moments :)

This shoot was a spur of the moment, we love the 4th of July so lets take some pictures. Maybe its been my whole life but I can really remember around the age of sixteen I just loved celebrating the fourth of July. I loved the atmosphere that people create, I love the colors, I love the festivities, I love the season and I love celebrating it will amazing people. My home town does it big for the fourth, so it always brings everyone back home to celebrate it. Its awesome to see that after so many years out of high school we still can all come together to celebrate the Independence of our country. My grandpa is a WWII Vet, and I am so honored to be his granddaughter. I also share my birthday with him since it is on Veterans day as well. It may just be in my blood but I will continue to celebrate my country one hundred percent for as many years as I can. 

these people

It is July first and the first part of summer has been wonderful! So many exciting things have been happening, weddings, engagements and get together are just some of my favorite things! Each person you see here has such a special place in my heart for numerous reasons. Whether they are four or almost fifty four, I am so blessed to have people in my life who continue to make me smile!

SMILE

Its been my biggest craving for about a year now, a camera. My phone get the job done but I want to explore more and capture the most beautiful things.

 

I will have one of these in my hand this weekend and I am beyond ready to start. It may just be a hobby or it could turn into more. I love capturing precious moments for people and I have lucky enough to be in on some shoots! Our memory can only hold so much, with photos, they can tell a whole story.  My life is a story for me, so forgive if at every event I attend I want to snap a photo. No, I am not trying to "show off" by any means, I just want people to see the light and life through all the smiles that are in my life.

 

If you ever get a chance to read from the beginning, my life turned upside down about 3 years ago. It is not perfect and I am not perfect. Taking pictures is magical and relaxing, the prints are forever yours.

 

I am so anxious to get started with a camera in my hand. The joy of something that can have a clearer view of the world than yourself.

my blessings

Summer has been in fill swing and I still have my head attached, thank goodness. Being home has been such a great thing. I get to spend more time with my family, loving my job and love being able to see some of my bestest friends in the world more often then not. I find myself capturing more of life happening for me, being humble about all the blessing in my life. Also, slightly pointing out I am enjoying life to the fullest with no man to my right or left.

 

 This is my one true super hero, my grandpa. He lost his hand at the age of 18 and now is rockin 88. He has been through more than anyone I know. He is the happiest person in this world and I could not be more proud to be his granddaughter.

 Fathers day selfie with Dad, beautiful evening.

 Grand Old Days was a blast. Enjoying it with some of the biggest hearted people I know.

 A friend who I've gotten to know over the years and she will make you pee your pants, you must have a friend who can do that for you :)

 Ms. NC was back home for the weekend and dedicated it to her. Our great guy friend tagged along as well. The people who just get you and accept you for who you are, never let them go.

 Wedding fun with my auntie, we always manage to take on the dance floor at all weddings.

 This has been my biggest project thus far and must I say I gave my self a pat on the shoulder. Planning a bachelorette party for this bride to be! Being the MOH is a big deal and I didn't want to disappoint. It was a rockin weekend with all the girls and a definite success. I also go inspired and made that banner in the background, another proud moment.

 Country life, is the pretties of all.

 My beautiful mother. She wanted a random selfie before she was off on her trip to celebrate the big 5-0 with her best girlfriends!! This women has become one of my best friends and now we are roommates again! I thank her for all I am and the way she raised me. She continues to be the biggest support and fan still in my twenties. I don't know what I would do without her.

This picture says so much... my Dad. One of his super hero powers besides being there always to fix whatever is needed, is his million smiles he has. He thinks its funny because he has such a hard time trying to smile, only God knows why. This is also my ham of a brother taking pictures always before anyone is ready. Love the men in my life!

 

 

Cheers to another week, make sure to count all your blessing!