Category Archives: Adventures in Arkansas

“A Gentle and Quiet Spirit”

“Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes. Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight.” -1 Peter 3:3-4 There’s a beautiful story about...

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Thipp & Addison

I may not always remember how old I am or how much my kids weighed at birth, but I DO remember all of my photography sessions.  Each one has been special; but, naturally, there are a few which marked me in a deep way. Despite the fact I was in a depression so severe all...

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Madison & Alan’s Engagement Session {Crystal Bridges}

I often tell people how much God blessed me to not only get Matthew, but to get his family too!  One of the people I am most thankful for is my niece, Madison! Since I’ve gotten to document Madison’s life (birthdays, summer trips, memories, lunches, sneaking out), I was absolutely THRILLED to be there when...

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Alan & Madison’s Engagement!

If you’ve read my blog over the years, you probably already know how much I love my niece, Madison.  Naturally, when she and her boyfriend invited us all to hang out with them in Eureka Springs during their summer visit to NW Arkansas, we said YES! Little did we know this was NOT going to...

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“I’m a TURTLE person.”

She’s sweet. She’s funny. She USE to adore ALL animals, but recently decided she’s now just a “TURTLE PERSON.”      

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Thank you, Jody! (A session with MY kids!)

When your sweet friend (and an awesome photographer) volunteers to take some fun pictures of you and your kids one night, you quickly throw on make-up, dig-up decent clothes for the kids and look for a location before the sun goes down! Thank you, Jody!  You already know how much we all LOVE you! I...

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Stay-cation: Rayna’s Day!

Matthew was pretty excited when he drew Rayna’s name from our Stay-cation-name-cup.  Being that he’s super thoughtful towards all of us, he thought-out and secretly planned ALL of Rayna’s favorite things! The morning started with Matthew’s pancakes!  (Matthew doesn’t mess-around when it comes to pancakes!  Forget the thick, healthy, fluffy ones.  He makes them thin…...

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