His plan was to work in Sioux Falls for four years, not meet anyone, and move on to the next big adventure. His plan worked for over two years. Until he got a roommate… who worked with Alissa. They met a few times, and even went out to Olive Garden together one evening, but she didn’t consider him her boyfriend until she flew back from spring break. And there he was. Waiting for her at the airport. With flowers. :-)

Grad school, new jobs, and six years down the road, their perfect time to get married is now. Well, technically June is the time they’ll be getting married, but you can bet I’ll be counting down the months along with Jeff + Alissa!! I had so much fun taking their engagement pictures at Augustana Campus in Sioux Falls – everything they did was just so easy and natural. And the way they make each other laugh so easily… I caught myself giggling with them a couple times!

Jeff + Alissa – I am so blessed to have met you and I can’t wait to be a part of your wedding day! Tears or no tears. ;-)

If you remember from Mitch + Tawni’s engagement session and video, you’ll know they are country charm all the way. Their wedding day had so many fun details that were so THEM!! From the cowboy boots to the deer antler arch, the camouflage clothing to the personalized vows (for better or worse, during hunting season or active duty…) they had thought of everything. Even the wedding date itself was planned between hunting seasons!

Mitch + Tawni are so perfect together and I was so honored to be a part of the beginning of their ‘happily ever after!’

ceremony | Indian Springs Park, Spearfish, SD

reception | Wilbur Pavilion, Spearfish, SD

wedding gown | Maggie Sottero

bridesmaid dresses | Mori Lee

flowers + cake | mother of the bride

hair + makeup | Elicia from Salon One

caterer | Dickey’s, Rapid City, SD

dj | Riley Cassidy, UpTown Sounds, Rapid City, SD

videographer | Adam Jungemann, AJ Production Co.

It’s that time of year again – the time for my family to get together to take our Christmas card photo… also commonly referred to as Jonas’s birthday. :-) Last weekend he celebrated his FOURTH BIRTHDAY!!! Here are a few facts about Jonas:

He loves shirts with numbers on them.

He believes cheesecake is the best kind of birthday cake.

He loves playing with his train set and anything having to do with Thomas.

He can read Blue Hat, Green Hat all by himself.

He loves the number 4. :-)

Here is his ‘superman’ pose. :-)

His real/laughing smile on the left, his cheesy/picture smile on the right.

With his new sock puppet, Arrrgyle the pirate.

And of COURSE there are photos of Isaac to show you! He turned one a month ago. Here are a few of his favorite things:

He loves his pacifier.

He likes to ‘read’ books, just like his big brother.

He loves playing in the dirt.

Running is his favorite.

Give this boy some rocks to play with and he is one happy camper!!

Isaac loves cake, too. :-)

Me and my nephews in our pjs!

I am so excited to update the picture frames around my apartment!!!