Fall Fun and Visitors Galore

Fall is my favorite time of year and this one was especially nice! After welcoming Ellie into the family, we were thrilled to introduce her to so many of our friends and family members who spent time with us and … Read More

Springtime Weddings & A Big Boat

Two of our closest friends, Dave & Larcy, tied the knot in April and we were thrilled to be invited to their wedding celebration on a 3-day cruise to the Bahamas. James was excited to celebrate two “firsts” for him– … Read More

A Summary of Spring

Not to be confused with “a summery spring”, which we didn’t really have. This past spring in Florida was quite nice weather-wise.  This summer, however… UGH! But that’s another post. While super grateful and excited to be pregnant again, I … Read More

A Shenk Family Wedding

Chris’s brother, Matt, got married in October to the lovely Ayesha, and I was honored to be asked to serve as the wedding photographer. The wedding was scheduled for a Friday night on the beach, but unfortunately, Hurricane Matthew (the … Read More

Quick Trip to the Big Easy

Chris and I celebrated the twelfth anniversary of our very first date (March 12, 2004) with a weekend trip to New Orleans. We left James with family (thanks again, you guys!) and flew off for some fun! We stayed at … Read More