Beautiful Birthday Gift

My birthday was this week. As I was getting ready for my day, I glanced to the west and noticed the house across the street was orange! When I looked to the east, the sunset blew me away. I rushed out in my robe and slippers to snap a photo of what I affectionately call, "My Birthday Present From God." :)

Miles Wedding

Jeremiah and Kaitlin got married in May. I'm finally putting a few pictures of their wedding up. Here is just a taste.

Kinner Wedding

Here are a few pictures from Ryan and Amber's wedding. What a fantastic event. :)

Dugan Thank You

This is the thank you card for Ali and Josh using pictures from their wedding in Cozumel, Mexico. :) The whole event was so much fun!

Kinner Thank You

This is a thank you card I made for Ryan and Amber using a few of their wedding pictures. Their wedding was so beautiful and full of excitement.

RWANDA!!

A wonderful family from our church moved to Rwanda last week. Michael is going to be working as a professor of medical residents. Up to this time, there has not been a program available in Rwanda for University students to finish their schooling to become a doctor. The hearts of Michael and Amy (and their 3 boys) are so huge, and their love for all people radiates everywhere they go. They have left a void in our lives, but we know they are shining the light of Christ in Rwanda.

Ransom family

The Ransoms are one of my favorite families. :) Trey, Maria, Lexie, and Champ really are so wonderful. We spent a beautiful fall afternoon taking photos, and here is their Christmas card this year.

My beloved friends

We have become very close to Ali and Josh over the last couple years. When she asked me to take photos of them in front of their new house and make a Christmas card, I couldn't wait to do it! So here it is...the Dugans' card.


I actually even wrote the words on the card! That's how closely our lives were intertwined this year...I knew everything she needed to say! :)

Baby Esther

My best friend Brenda had her baby girl on September 26th. She is so sweet and I can't wait to meet her! I had the privilege of designing her birth announcement and Christmas card...so much fun. I feel so far away (they live 1,200 miles away), but I'm so glad to contribute this way.
Photos by Mikaela Barkman

Babies, Babies, Babies!

Here is my first baby announcement! Created for Brian and Hallie Scott, and their new addition, Lainie Jenn. She is a DOLL and made making this so much fun!