Dark Chocolate Pistachio Granola This morning I had dark chocolate pistachio granola for breakfast and it was AMAZING!!!  Oh my,  so good!  If you’ve been following my blog lately, you know I clearly LOVE granola!  I’ve been enjoying trying out different varieties of granola and so far not one has disappointed!    Although the ingredients […]

The Real Contentment Challenge Last week I received a congratulatory email from Nancy Ray for completing her contentment challenge.  I had to laugh because I feel like the real contentment challenge has just begun!  Last Monday, March 23rd, our state announced a stay-at-home order due to the corona virus effective March 24, 2020 through April […]

Roasted Asparagus I love this time of year when asparagus is returning to the grocery stores!  The definitely means on of my favorites, roasted asparagus is returning to our table!    We are extra blessed during this season because our sweet neighbors a  grow and sell asparagus.   If you haven’t tried Mayer’s asparagus, you definitely […]

The Wedding that Didn’t Book So why would a wedding photographer write about the wedding that didn’t book?  That probably seems counter productive, right?  EVERY wedding photographer, from the just beginning, to the well seasoned pro who  charges $10,000 per wedding and teaches other photographers across the globe, all have wedding inquiries that don’t book.  […]

Orchard Ridge Country Club Orchard Ridge Country Club is a beautiful wedding venue!  Some of my very favorite wedding images come from there!  I contacted Tricia at Orchard Ridge to get information straight from the source!  “Orchard Ridge Country Club is open for members and to the public, to utilize our banquet facility.”  Therefore,  you […]

Contentment Challenge:  The beginning This morning I received an encouraging, congratulations email from Nancy Ray declaring I’d made it!  I completed the contentment challenge!  As we wrapped up the contentment challenge I wanted to go back to the beginning.  Then I realized maybe what I’ve thought of as the beginning, is really the ultimate destination….  […]

ALMOND GRANOLA I love homemade granola!  Ok, I love store-bought granola, too.   When I saw this recipe for almond cranberry granola I just had to try it!  Homemade granola is more nutritious and more economical than store brought granola.  And here in the middle of the COVID-19 quarantine,  homemade is the obvious choice.  The Healthy […]

Stuffed Peppers Since we are all at home for a couple of weeks and won’t be eating out, it’s a great time to try out new recipes! Roasted stuffed peppers are one of my favorites!   The recipe I’m sharing with you in this post (and some cell phone pictures just for fun)  is a variation […]

Postponing your wedding because of COVID-19 2020 brides and grooms what a ride it has been so far!  Please know I am thinking of you and praying for you during this unprecedented time!   Today (March 23. 2020)  Governor Holcomb issued a stay-at-home directive in Indiana through April 7th.  When you began planning your wedding several […]

How to Choose a Wedding Photographer Photography is a big part of the wedding day investment, so you want a photographer who is willing to invest in you. When the day is over you’ll have your best friend as your spouse, lots of fun memories and your pictures to always tell the story of your […]