| milwaukee art museum

| a progressive dinner + journaling + camera

I hadn't gone out of the building since getting home Sunday. I was getting antsy and there was no good reason why I should stay in, so out I went tonight for a burrito bowl in the misting rain. Having been recommended by a friend, dinner was followed by a salted caramel hot chocolate.

(public service announcement: if you have not yet tried one, you really must. they're amazing. simply to die for.)





And then I did some window shopping on the way home, taking in the simple joy of Christmas lights at night.

| baby t.

My mind is consumed with the amount of things that are going to (and need to) occur over the next two weeks, so I did what any normal person would do... I avoided doing any of it and instead looked at baby pictures from a session over Labor Day weekend.

The world has waited quite some time for little baby t and I was thrilled to be a part of her celebration. I am looking forward to being only 130 miles from her (and especially her mom) instead of the 667 miles that I am currently. (yes, I just google mapped it)

| afternoon sun

We played in the fading sunlight and she did not disappoint.




on the other side of the camera, thanks to her...

| Do Fun Stuff

I'm a few days behind on this because, well, life is just a bit crazy at the moment. But better late than never, right? (at least that's what I like to tell myself) I stumbled upon Pacing the Panic Room at some point during the first maternity series and have been hooked ever since. I loved the photography and the writing was just so honest and down to earth.

On Monday they debuted a children's album to benefit a rare genetic disorder called Smith Magenis Syndrome. At the very least, check it out and educate yourself. Just knowing it exists is a step in the right direction. Then, play a few tracks from the cd and if you think it's as fun and catchy as I do, pick it up on iTunes and know that your money went to a good cause.

Find out more here.

|baby e.|

I got so excited to share these I just hit publish without adding a note!

When M&B contacted me about doing a photo shoot for their newborn, I couldn't wait to get them on the calendar. It was such a treat to shoot in their apartment because it has these amazing windows in the front room. I'm pretty sure I mentioned how awesome they were multiple times during my visit. Much to our dismay, little E stayed awake through most of the session.

Thank you, M&B, for allowing me to capture some of these early moments in your new adventure as parents. Enjoy!

sneak peek | baby e.

I'm almost done editing this session from last Saturday, but I just had to share a sneak peek of this adorable little one and his family.