Good morning from my kitchen table. The sun is shining in upon my back as I finish up the last of my coffee. My two year is enjoying a second breakfast of oatmeal porridge while my four year is listening to music. I’ve got homemade heirloom yogurt straining through a cheesecloth. It’s been a little […]

I’m almost wiping tears right now. It’s three months after my sister’s wedding. How do I sum up the day that my best friend married the love of her life? Joy, nostalgia, and tears only begin to describe my emotions that day. It was the day that we’d dreamed of and planned for so long. […]

I don’t know about you but I like new things. It’s fun to think about what I want to buy, how I’ll use it, and how nice my life will be once I have it. Saving up my money, I sacrifice the little things in order to get the thing I really want. Finally, the […]

Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021 | 40.6 wks. “Please tell me I’m not going to be pregnant forever.” I said it a little jokingly but as the words came out of my mouth, I started crying. It was late Saturday evening and I was calling my mom for support. I was starting to feel a little […]

Family photos have become a yearly tradition for us. I was pregnant with Jaden around the same time we celebrated our one year anniversary. Since then, it’s kind of become a thing. Each time we’ve started our session at the exact same location with Jessica Rose Photography. I love seeing the growth and I’m always […]

I’m turning 22! How did that come up again so fast? I have a two year toddler and I’m expecting my second little boy within the next couple weeks. I don’t feel super young although that’s probably a lot of life under the bridge for most people my age. Birthdays are always a time of […]

Yes, you read that right. We’re expecting another baby in October 2021. We are absolutely thrilled as you can imagine. I’ve been snuggling Jaden a lot more as I realize the short amount of time I have with his as my first born only son. One of my greatest joys as a mom is watching […]

I never imagined I’d get to photograph a baby sibling’s in-home newborn session after having my own baby. I’ve been asked if it seems strange, and honestly, not at all. It’s definitely uncommon but it’s also the coolest big family. While it’s obviously not the same as having my own baby, in a way it […]

The Lake Michigan wind whipped around us as we stood on the beach near Portage Point. As the sunk sank behind the cotton candy clouds, a foreboding deep blue sky hovered overhead. The waves rolled towards shore, tossing and churning. Cool currents meeting warm air tickled and kissed my skin in turn. A storm was […]

I’ve heard it described as the last birthday you really look forward to. I’ve decided that’s not for me. With getting married at 18 and having my first baby at 19, my life has been an adventure and I’m not about to change that up just because I’ve hit the supposed golden age. This past […]