I wasn’t even planning on writing a post about last week… probably my laziness kicking in right there… but as I was reading other women’s posts, talking about their experience, I felt called to do the same this morning. Nothing about this blog post was planned… I just sat down and started typing. The speakers from last week had some powerful words and if me typing them out and getting real with all of you for a little can hit home to even one person then this blog post was worth it.

What can I say about Chris and Kaylia other then we LOVE them! This couple came into our lives 2 years ago and we have quickly become great friends. We live very close to them, we attend the same church, are in a small group together and Kaylia and I talk weekly/sometimes daily… talk about doing life together. Mike and I are so excited to experience this new chapter in their lives. It’s been so fun watching them these last 9 months and I LOVED being able to see little baby Wise during an ultrasound a couple weeks ago (I cried).

ecause we are wedding photographers there isn’t usually a lot of time for vacations over the summer. We’ve had a pretty busy year so far and it won’t be slowing down for another couple of months. Mike and I definitely needed a little time to get away and relax. My Aunt and Uncle own a cabin in Caledonia State Park, which is only about an hour and a half away from us. Far enough away to feel like your on vacation but close enough that you aren’t driving for half a day :) We lucky found a weekend with no weddings or engagements, so last Thursday after Mike got home from work we packed the car and were off. We didn’t have much planned for our long weekend at the cabin but we were excited.

Yes, my Mom and Sister both have the same birthday… pretty crazy right?! My mom had my sister on her 21st birthday… what a way to celebrate! These two women have obviously been a huge part of my life and I wouldn’t be the person I am today without them. As every year comes and goes we all get a little older. For some reason women seem to mind this more than men.