The Journal

Stella Jolie, named lovingly for some special family members who are no longer with us on this earth, is a special light. She is beyond precious, and will carry on the memory of her mother’s stepdad and stepsister, and the idea makes me tear up a little bit. What a beautiful name! Her family is […]

Can’t you just feel the joy exuding from these photos? Jace is a little ray of sunshine. He has a huge smile, and I don’t think he quit smiling for the entire session. He loved the cake, the setups, and the camera! Mister Jace just celebrated his first birthday. His name is Jace Chatman, which […]

Oh, what a special year it was. Although this last year was certainly challenging to those who brought a baby into the world, it also allowed so much time to bond and love on those brand-new little ones. Sloane’s mom adds, “The most challenging thing has been navigating parenthood through COVID-19. We want to show […]

I absolutely loved this little girl’s name, and it has such a special meaning! When they began thinking of baby names, they knew they wanted something that had to do with nature, and the name evoked memories from their family’s lake cottage in Michigan. I love that there is a piece of family history woven […]

Friends, I am grieving with you for the situation we are in here in Texas. Although we are safe and I am very thankful for that, I know that many of you are struggling with frozen or burst pipes, freezing temperatures, and inability to get supplies or groceries. It breaks my heart to see the […]