Spring is here!

Minnesota is finally starting to thaw and very much like the buds on the trees Minnesotans are coming out of their homes to enjoy the beautiful weather.

Growing up my grandma gertie lived in this small one bedroom where her daily goal was to absorb as much sun as humanly possible. When we were at her house in the summers she would have us kids paint all the rocks in the yard a different color each year. I remember spending what felt like hours painting these giant rocks lining her yard.



Now years later, Marcus and I are living in the same house and I am still having to move these giant rocks. To make way for my raspberry bushes, I spent a couple hours of my sunny Saturday wheeling these paint chipped rocks out of the way.
Although those rocks are a burden to move, it makes me think of my grandma sitting in the yard cutting the grass with her scissors while we would paint the rocks; it makes me happy Minnesota spring finally decided to stay.

National Sibling Day | Sunset | Portraits

  During the setting sun of this past Sunday I rushed out with these two beauties. After a little bit of fluttering around, we were able to capture a couple of portraits of my sisters: Summer and Suzy. 

Golden hour is one of my favorite times to shoot due to the soft touch of the sun on the skin, the backlite angelic glow, and the stunning sunflare.

Who pays for what? Reaction from Ask Amy

I was reading a Ask Amy (a guilty pleasure of mine) post the other week with a disgruntled bridesmaid asking for advice on whether or not to purchase a gift for the bride. Being out of state for the wedding she encountered lots of expenses that coming with being a bridesmaid: the travel, the dress, makeup, and even the rehearsal dinner. 

Writing my own response to this bridesmaid. I totally understand where she is coming from; she spent a lot of time and money to be a part of her friends special day. As a previous bride and out of state bridesmaid myself, it's hard to look at that finally price that is left with you after a wedding trip.  But coming from a bride , I would advise to also get a gift for them. You have been friends for a long time, and I think even the smallest token and a card would be very appreciated.  With how crazy weddings are for a couple, it's nice to know through all the craziness your friends still show you a little loving. 

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Some small gift suggestions : a memory from the wedding day, a small price of Wifey jewelry, or some cuse bridal underwear. The smallest of gestures can really go a long way by sharing the love. 

Here is the link to the post.