• “Getting his “not detected” test results did not provide much comfort or change much for us given that many medical professionals are being warned about false negatives and to go by symptoms. We continued with his quarantine to protect our family, as confusing as it has been for our 4 year old, we definitely feel it has been a necessary sacrifice and know that this will be just a moment in time. I didn’t know it at the time but in the photo you took of us Greg was holding a flower that my son and I had made for him out of pipe cleaners and left it outside his door with one of his meals. We were always making cards and notes, Dean even painted him a canvas to hang in his room to keep his spirits up. With the possibility of having the virus in our home, my focus quickly shifted from reading headlines about the outside world to avoiding the news and making sure I did everything I could to make my husband better and my kids happy. My mantra was “we can do hard things” and I began to focus only on what I could control.” 💕 #somegoodnews
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    “Getting his “not detected” test results did not provide much comfort or change much for us given that many medical professionals are being warned about false negatives and to go by symptoms. We continued with his quarantine to protect our family, as confusing as it has been for our 4 year old, we definitely feel it has been a necessary sacrifice and know that this will be just a moment in time. I didn’t know it at the time but in the photo you took of us Greg was holding a flower that my son and I had made for him out of pipe cleaners and left it outside his door with one of his meals. We were always making cards and notes, Dean even painted him a canvas to hang in his room to keep his spirits up. With the possibility of having the virus in our home, my focus quickly shifted from reading headlines about the outside world to avoiding the news and making sure I did everything I could to make my husband better and my kids happy. My mantra was “we can do hard things” and I began to focus only on what I could control.” 💕 #somegoodnews
  • I’m so glad that hero’s don’t wear capes. I’m glad they wear aprons, or jeans, or flip flops, or uniforms. Their Fortress of Solitudes is their home where they bake and wipe boo boo’s and create memories. I’m glad they are our neighbors and friends and part of our ordinary communities doing extraordinary jobs! 🙌🏼
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    I’m so glad that hero’s don’t wear capes. I’m glad they wear aprons, or jeans, or flip flops, or uniforms. Their Fortress of Solitudes is their home where they bake and wipe boo boo’s and create memories. I’m glad they are our neighbors and friends and part of our ordinary communities doing extraordinary jobs! 🙌🏼
  • Front Porch Portraits are the highlight of my week so far. There are sessions that had me rolling with laughter. Some brought tears to my eyes. I’ll share those separately. But all brought a sense of humanity that only a portrait could capture. I needed a personal project and this was THE best one!
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    Front Porch Portraits are the highlight of my week so far. There are sessions that had me rolling with laughter. Some brought tears to my eyes. I’ll share those separately. But all brought a sense of humanity that only a portrait could capture. I needed a personal project and this was THE best one!
  • I’m so grateful for the out pouring of love and charity I received this week as my husband deployed. ⁣ ⁣ I’m so grateful for this bride’s grace as her wedding went from a huge celebration to an intimate gathering of loved ones. ⁣ ⁣ I’m so grateful for hope. There is always hope for a brighter future and we can always hold on to that.
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    I’m so grateful for the out pouring of love and charity I received this week as my husband deployed. ⁣ ⁣ I’m so grateful for this bride’s grace as her wedding went from a huge celebration to an intimate gathering of loved ones. ⁣ ⁣ I’m so grateful for hope. There is always hope for a brighter future and we can always hold on to that.
  • I have spent a lot of time with Seniors this week, and let me tell you: they are so optimistic!!⁣ ⁣ Each one just has a desire to see their friends again. To walk for graduation. Each one just wants closure. But none of them are giving up. They still want to send announcements and still want to celebrate the last 4 years they worked so hard at!⁣ ⁣ Being around a high school senior is a breath of fresh air! If you know one: give them a big 6 feet apart air hug. They need it and deserve it!
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    I have spent a lot of time with Seniors this week, and let me tell you: they are so optimistic!!⁣ ⁣ Each one just has a desire to see their friends again. To walk for graduation. Each one just wants closure. But none of them are giving up. They still want to send announcements and still want to celebrate the last 4 years they worked so hard at!⁣ ⁣ Being around a high school senior is a breath of fresh air! If you know one: give them a big 6 feet apart air hug. They need it and deserve it!
  • Here’s a few unique facts about a wedding in a temple from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. ⁣ ⁣ The marriages or sealings that take place in the temple are sacred and are meant for time and all eternity. The temple is a sacred building and because of that no photography is allowed inside. ⁣ ⁣ These buildings are incredibly beautiful inside. Think gorgeous staircases, stunning chandeliers, mirrors with gorgeous details. Every time I go in, I wish I had a camera. Instead I soak it all in mentally. ⁣ ⁣ Since no photography is allowed, many brides and grooms choose to do a first look a few days before the sealing or day of the ceremony. ⁣ ⁣ Kason and Emmi will be sealed this Friday. Though they had to cancel their reception, they can still be sealed with less than 10 in attendance. They have been soo graceful in accepting all these changes. I promised them epic pictures because at the end of the day, that’s what you will always have to remember your day. ⁣ ⁣ This is a sneak peak of their portraits. During those 2 hours, we forgot all about of what is not gonna happen and focused on the magic these two are creating.⁣ ⁣ You can’t cancel love. And you definitely can’t cancel eternity!
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    Here’s a few unique facts about a wedding in a temple from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. ⁣ ⁣ The marriages or sealings that take place in the temple are sacred and are meant for time and all eternity. The temple is a sacred building and because of that no photography is allowed inside. ⁣ ⁣ These buildings are incredibly beautiful inside. Think gorgeous staircases, stunning chandeliers, mirrors with gorgeous details. Every time I go in, I wish I had a camera. Instead I soak it all in mentally. ⁣ ⁣ Since no photography is allowed, many brides and grooms choose to do a first look a few days before the sealing or day of the ceremony. ⁣ ⁣ Kason and Emmi will be sealed this Friday. Though they had to cancel their reception, they can still be sealed with less than 10 in attendance. They have been soo graceful in accepting all these changes. I promised them epic pictures because at the end of the day, that’s what you will always have to remember your day. ⁣ ⁣ This is a sneak peak of their portraits. During those 2 hours, we forgot all about of what is not gonna happen and focused on the magic these two are creating.⁣ ⁣ You can’t cancel love. And you definitely can’t cancel eternity!
  • I’m the big 3️⃣8️⃣ today! ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ A friend texted me and told me I was “super dope.” Maybe cause last night I told her son in law not to crease his new Jordan’s. I loved it! I want to age gangsterly!⁣⁣ 😎⁣⁣ I want to relate to my 7 year old as they swoon over the latest LoL doll and then Talk to the teenagers about “renegade” on Tik Tok. I want to tell my nieces and nephews to enjoy college and have so much fun and date lots of cute boys and girls. But then I want to go to my friend’s daughter’s baby shower and celebrate that we will have the best Grandma camps ever! ⁣⁣ ⁣🎂⁣ I’ve had the best birthday! I don’t feel alone or quarantined! I feel loved and overwhelmed by the constant buzzing on my phone. Bring it on! I’m so happy to celebrate with you all!
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    I’m the big 3️⃣8️⃣ today! ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ A friend texted me and told me I was “super dope.” Maybe cause last night I told her son in law not to crease his new Jordan’s. I loved it! I want to age gangsterly!⁣⁣ 😎⁣⁣ I want to relate to my 7 year old as they swoon over the latest LoL doll and then Talk to the teenagers about “renegade” on Tik Tok. I want to tell my nieces and nephews to enjoy college and have so much fun and date lots of cute boys and girls. But then I want to go to my friend’s daughter’s baby shower and celebrate that we will have the best Grandma camps ever! ⁣⁣ ⁣🎂⁣ I’ve had the best birthday! I don’t feel alone or quarantined! I feel loved and overwhelmed by the constant buzzing on my phone. Bring it on! I’m so happy to celebrate with you all!
  • The beautiful tall blonde is a foreign exchange student that has lived with my nieces for the past few months. She has been kind, graceful, fun, and a part of the family. With everything that’s going on, she has to go back home. Her last request was to have pictures taken with her friends. She wanted their friendship documented. I don’t think I could have loved her more at that moment. Friendships can’t be cancelled.
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    The beautiful tall blonde is a foreign exchange student that has lived with my nieces for the past few months. She has been kind, graceful, fun, and a part of the family. With everything that’s going on, she has to go back home. Her last request was to have pictures taken with her friends. She wanted their friendship documented. I don’t think I could have loved her more at that moment. Friendships can’t be cancelled.