Life gets in the way of things. Coffee dates, movie nights, spa days are replaced by work, homes to care for and families to raise. Life and its time killing abilities fly by in fast forward and before you know it, it has been years since you had a get-together with your closest girlfriends. Four years, three weddings, two babies.…

I am not sure when I fell in love with photography, but I CAN tell you who caused it. From the time I was a little girl, I loved having my picture taken – except school pictures, I despised school pictures. The Lifetouch lights always made my sensitive eyes water! What I did love was posing as a bride with…

Did you know that before I was a spreadsheet wielding, account checking, employee in Accounts Receivable, I was a manager of the Men’s Department at Robinson’s-May/Macy’s? That’s right. I spent my days organizing ties, suits and a lot of men’s chonies. Glamorous, I know! I won’t bore you with the details or share any retail horror stories (yes, people poop…

I know that everyone says that their grandparents are the best, but believe me when I say that my grandparents, Les and Betty, were the BEST grandparents any child could ask for. (woah there cropped sweater circa 2002) Real quick recap on why they were so amazing: Gram made me cinnamon toast any time I requested it – and she…

… close to your heart and there for support! I cannot begin to express how wonderful my friends are! They are loving, encouraging, and the best looking cheerleaders. I know I already talked about the blogging community HERE and how it rocks, but it is even better when you have a group of friends to share the experience with. Enter…