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How’s your week going?! Let me share a little bit about what’s been going on in our lives this past week, warning, it’s a lot. . A tree from a neighbors house fell on our house last week. Our cable and internet is out until they remove the tree. We went to Cincinnati this weekend for an engagement session, that I can’t wait to share, but can’t until our internet is fixed (praying for Friday!). . When we get home from Cincinnati we know that Miles’ mom will be coming into town the very next day. Thankfully my amazing mom was at our house cleaning it when we got home (she’s the best!! One less stressor for us!). But still have to entertain Miles’ mom while all this is going on. . And since Tuesday I’ve been going back and forth to my sisters house to use her laptop and internet to cross off things on my ever growing to do list. I’ll count it as a blessing to spend more time with my sister and nephew. . So, praying that the internet is back on Friday and my daily life can go back to normal! You never realize how much you need internet until you can’t do the simplest things!
Friday means I get to share a bit about myself today! And it’s going to be 2 things I hope to work on this year and next. - I love being a mama. This girl right here, she’s my pride and joy. And I can’t wait to add Baby N into that mix. But, I have always struggled with balancing tasks & every day life. I want to spend time with family & I will drop everything (even when behind) to hang out with my sisters or parents because I just love being around them & quality time means everything to me. Running a business & being a stay at home mom definitely has its challenges. I’m learning new ways to balance tasks everyday. One of those might be setting my alarm to 6am to start my day before Grey wakes up! I do try to give myself grace because I know I don’t want to miss out on these moments that go so fast. Emails can wait, making memories can’t. So if I don’t get back to you right away, it’s not intentional, I’m just making memories...(or napping)! - Another struggle is feeling comfortable posting photos, or even taking photos, of myself. That also means with my daughter & as a family. Which is why I don’t post too many photos of me or us, or talk too often on stories, but that’s going to change. It’s not that I don’t want to document the memories, because trust me, I do, it’s that I am at a point where I’m so self conscious that I just don’t want to be photographed. I gained a lot of weight from the time we got married to the time I had Grey. I’ve always struggled with weight gain but pregnancy took it to a whole new level. I want to not feel self conscious in photos so that I have photos with Grey & Baby N as they grow. For holidays, birthdays, & all the things in between. I’ve been losing weight this pregnancy & I want to continue that after N is born! So be prepared for some new story content after the new year, not only including the cute newborn babe but also my everyday as I try to feel like my best self! - # That was a lot. But it’s 2 things that have been on my mind & it feels great to say it “out loud”. So if you’re struggling with some things in your life, feel free to reach out! It’s totally normal and just know, NOBODY has it all together!
Betsy and Ryan’s wedding day is on the blog today! Excited to be sharing this summer wedding that just happened to be on the hottest day of the year! Link in bio! @emencias1 VENDORS: Photo: @catalkirephoto Florals: @floradashery Ceremony Venue: St. Matthew's Cathedral Reception Venue: @stjoefarm Planner: Julie at St. Joe Farm Rentals: @aayseventrentals DJ: Adam Hill; iEntertain Catering: @navarrehospitalitygroup Hair: Angles Salon Makeup: @lipslashesbycrazy Cake: @macrisbakery Wedding Dress; @davidsbridal Tux: @menswearhouse Bridesmaids Dresses: @davidsbridal
Ahh sunshine! Today I feel like I want to just soak up all the sun, and if you’re like me you just got Sheryl Crow’s song stuck in your head. Sorry! But honestly, I’m not a huge sunshine person. I actually prefer gloomy, rainy, cool days. Probably because I feel most like myself when I’m cozy and comfortable. - But not today, today I want to take all the time to enjoy all the summer things before it comes to an end. Going to the pool, a splash pad or even the zoo, I don’t know! But I do know it goes by way too fast and I know many little ones are heading back to school in just a few short days. So I encourage everyone to get outside, enjoy your favorite summer activity and have some fun! That’s what summer is all about! . . . . . . . . . . . . #engaged #engagement #engagementphotos #engagementphotos #weddings #wedding #weddingphotography #weddingphotographer #indianaphotographer #indianaweddings #chicagoweddings #chicagophotographer #risingtide #pursuepretty #lightandairy #smpweddings #theknot #weddingwire #bridetobe #marthastewartweddings #weddingstyle #indianaweddingphotographer #chicagoweddingphotographer #southbendweddingphotographer #naturallightphotography #indianapolisweddingphotographer #brideandgroom #ohioweddingphotographer #midwestwedding #indianabride
Simplicity. Sometimes you just need it in your life. I find it hard to simplify my life - anyone else? I am totally one to overcomplicate the smallest things, luckily I have a husband that thinks through things logically and simplifies for me. But today I think I’ll simply relax and hang out with my family.
Kara and Daniel have been waiting so patiently for their engagement session to be posted and it finally is, and I think it was worth the wait! @lifeatpurdue your campus is beautiful and lends itself well to engagement sessions! We had perfect weather and we had so much fun chatting about their big move! To read more and to see some more photos- check out the blog, link in bio! @ksvanhulle