Sand in between toes.

Dear Summer at the Beach, It's just been way too long...

A muffin

Oh my...it's just been so long! So much has been going on since my last post, but unfortunately, the blog has been simmering on the back burner.
I was recently in SC again, visiting family and enjoying the sunny weather. As I'm looking at the slushie rain that's pouring down outside, I'm wondering why I got on the plane back to Chicago! While I was visiting Omi and Opa, my aunt, uncle and two little cousins came to visit. It was the first time a got to meet Matthew and I think it was love at first sight. Cousin Sarah, doing a puzzle with Opa. Such a chunk! Happy little family. It's obvious who his favorite person is! My favorite Omi and Opa!

Nate and Jill :: Married!!

What a great weekend!! It included my best friend Beth, a road trip, lots of Starbucks and a wedding! This wedding I get to put my feet up, so to say, and second shoot with Beth.  I love shooting my own weddings, but, just between us, I'm so laid back, I love being the second in command more! Nate and Jill were awesome! They are such good people, so pleasant, and so in love. Spending the day with them, their bridal party and families was such a pleasure!

Here are just a couple. If you want to see more killer photos of Nate and Jill, click HERE!

O, Christmas Tree!!

Having my sister back in town for a few days on break, the famfam took advantage of being together again. We trooped out and found the perfect little/big tree. "It's not such a bad little tree. All it needs is a little love!" Charlie Brown Christmas movie must happen soon!

Kevin & Nicole :: Save the Date!

Kevin, Nicole and I trooped out in the cold on Sunday to take just a few photos.  Although she looked stunning in her cream dress and he, dashing, in his suspenders, we're holding out for those gorgeous spring colors for a full blown engagement session. Here are just a few. Nicole even had a save-the-date banner made. So cute! 

I'm super excited for our shoot in the spring and of course for 06.01.12!

O'Brien :: Family

Roxannes excitement was so contagious! Even over our facebook messaging, I thought she was going to explode with excitement over doing a family photo shoot.  We met up on a beautifully sunny day and just had fun taking photos. I loved seeing this tight-knit family interact with each other.  The love they had for each other and for being together was obvious.  Thank you O'Brien family for inviting me to capture your unique family!! Have a great viewing party! :)


This was quite accurate, catching this little guy on the run! Snack break.