It’s official – Custer State Park is our new backyard!!
We all love our new home for so many reasons… Lance’s nearly non-existent commute to work, the wildlife outside our (gigantic) windows, the fireplace, and the fact that we can say we live in Custer State Park. How cool is that?!

We are on the ‘home stretch’ for meeting baby number two! And it’s literally a stretch – I forgot how quickly they grow in that last month, pushing against my ribs, looking for more space. We are so excited to meet this little one, but at the same time I’m feeling all the emotions about this small window of just ‘mommy and Elodie’ time left.

See you next month when we have another new ‘favorite!’

I LOVE that Custer State Park is my new backyard, and that my couples are willing to travel to and explore this beautiful area! Travis + Cherie, thanks so much for the fun times and big smiles – you make this little part of the park look goooood!! :-)

Is it just me, or has 2016 been one of the best years yet? And do I really say that every year around this time? I just can’t help it!! Weddings like Kyle + Katie’s are good for my photographer soul – big hugs, beautiful light, and sweeeeeeet emoooooooootions. ;-)

Let’s talk about Katie’s wedding gown for a moment, shall we? HER MOM MADE IT!!!! If it was socially acceptable to wear a dress like this every single day, I would be one happy girl. The lace overlay, the low back, the silk bow, the flowy skirt – all of it was SO BEAUTIFUL!!!

And clearly so are Kyle + Katie who fit so perfectly in each others arms. They’re like puzzle pieces!!

Kyle + Katie – thank you, thank you, thank you for having me photograph your wedding day!! It really couldn’t have gone better. And thanks for putting up with my grunts/groans as I tried to pretend I wasn’t nearly 8 months pregnant, still attempting to maneuver like a ninja to get those perfect images for you. :-) I hope you enjoy this sneak peek – I can’t wait to show you the rest!!

It’s no wonder people love this time of year – the colorful leaves, the crisp air, and that golden sunlight!! Okay, so maybe it’s just us photographers who love the light. :-) I had SO MUCH FUN playing with the light and Matt + Ashley for their engagement photos. I just wish their wedding was sooner so we could hang out again!!