i’ve been dreaming of writing this blog post for…well if we’re being honest… years actually. i don’t know why i have been so scared to put it out there, maybe a fear that if i say it out loud and it never happens that it would be an epic fail, but the truth is, especially […]

the day had felt heavy. not that anything was wrong, but it was just one of those days where the weight of the world feels like it’s on your shoulder and the overwhelm of it all just hits you. we decided to go up to the mountains where there was no cell service and just […]

they read their vows there on the cliff under the Koa tree. The wind stopped as so to listen to their words and they softly made their promises to one another. “I love you more than words can express, and I’m so lucky to be standing here with you today. On top of this canyon, […]

steve got up on the ledge and held out his hand. “don’t worry, i got you” he said. she double checked the grip of her hiking boots as she stepped up on the rocks. he held her close and she rested in his arms as the wind lightly blew through her gown. the sun lit […]

all five us got into the car, i of course assumed my usual position of the back middle, a “privilege” of being the smallest i guess. within 5 minutes of driving both steph and peter were leaning in on me so much that i felt completely sandwiched and i jokingly yelled out to mom and […]

she read, quietly and slowly, intentional with every word that she spoke. she paused and looked him in the eye, and then would continue. her vows to him. her promises she swore to keep. the reasons why they are perfect for each other in every way. she spoke of the challenges and adventures they face […]