You have my heart.

This week has been busy in a wonderful way.

I've worked out three out of three nights so far, and it feels fantastic.

I've started working on an endless, but incredibly fun project.

I'm leaving to see my mom, brother and baby Aspen today.

So it doesn't get much more busy and great than that.

Hoping you are having a great week as well!

Next week will bring a few pictures from my past weeks that flew by too fast!

xoxo.

Adorable Signs. Love This.

Hmmm.

I've spent the last few weeks pondering the idea of hitting up the John Mayer concert in Fargo.

Yes, in Fargo, North Dakota.

Not many people head there to give concerts, so I give JM huge props.

I also kinda adore him and his soulful voice, a lot.

Which makes me want to go see him even more.

Hmmmm. We will have to see.

He's hard to pass up.

Saturday.

So apparently nobody cuts hair on Saturdays in this town.

I'm bummed.

I am one of those odd ones.

One of those who thinks she needs a haircut and then wants it NOW.

Like I needed it 5 minutes ago actually.

So I will sit and wait for the week days to roll around.

Until then I will be dreaming of shorter hair.

Ok, it's really not that bad. I'm just being a little dramatic.

Today has actually been a good lazy day.

A lazy day filled with little tasks around the house.

Dishes. Dusting. Working on some projects. Reading.

I am currently reading A Million Little Pieces, and it's great.

So great that husband is reading it at the same time as me.

It's not working so well.

I don't recommend trying to read the same book at the same time.

Somebody just may end up in tears when it's not her turn to read.

Ok, I didn't cry.

But that book is that addicting.

It follows a man on his road to drug recovery, and it's amazing the things they go through to heal themselves.

Sad in fact.

Jace must be wanting to read our book tonight because he brought home the movie 17 Again,

and I know he has ZERO intentions of watching it.

Dang him.

I need to come up with some strategies like that.

Maybe I will rent Rambo tomorrow for him to watch.

Then that little booky book will be all mine.

Oh, the joys of marriage.

Gotta love it.

Gotta love him.

Happy Saturday!

..And in her dreams the radio always played her favorite song.

Change is such a scary word.

It's also a happy word, and a sad word.

It's my favorite word of the week.

From a change of clothes, to a change of plans-my week has been all about change.

The good kind of change.

To me, change is an exciting word, and I can't wait to fill you in on all of my changes.

A change to me is making some of my dreams come true.

I am excited. Super excited in fact.

Thank you mom and Jace for always, always encouraging me to not be afraid of change, and to dream big.

I adore you both.

PS. I think I just may chop my hair off tomorrow. Like lots.

What did I tell you? A week of change. Soooo thrilling.

Dear Tooth Fairy,

Chasing Fireflies

Dear Tooth Fairy,

Would you leave my kids something extra special if they had a wonderful tooth pillow like this?

I think you should.

For real, just think about it.

It's a pretty perfect pillow.

My future kids look forward to their extra treats.

Thank you,

xoxo,

Awna

Wanting this Wednesday.

DRESSES!

With the winter weather calming itself for the moment, my head immediately jumps to springtime.

With springtime I about think pretty dresses.

So these are my wants for this Wednesday.

"Put your pretty dress on  

it's time for you to go to the dance,

 tie your hair in ribbons and lace.. 

 and wear pearls round your neck. 

And all the pretty princes will see you

 All the pretty princes will see you 

Some day..."

#1-Urban Outfitters

#2-Mod Cloth

#3-Forever 21

#4-Anthropologie

#5-Free People.

Maybe. Just maybe.

Maybe one day I will...

-I will admit my love for EVERYTHING involving balloons. I am currently counting down the days until I can do a photo shoot outdoors with balloons.

-I will get a tattoo on my wrist. Expect I have wrinkly wrists. So who knows.

-I will quit trying so hard to help people who don't appreciate it.

-I will find a hairstyle I absolutely love. I want to cut my hair one day, the next day I don't.

-I will get a perfect day to capture perfect memories with my camera.

-I will start working out. Let's try for next Monday with my friend Rebecca. We can do it...!

-I will pack up my car and drag Jace down the road for a unexpected trip.

-I will dig to the back of my closet and come up with some new outfits.

-I will order film for my new cameras. I love cameras.

-I will find skincare products that I can count on. Being 22 with zits isn't cool. My face must think it's boring without them somedays.

-I will actually download my favorite songs on I-tunes instead of just preview them for hours and hours.

-I will send my brothers cards in the mail. They love mail.

-I will buy and old house. And make it the coolest old house ever.

-I will actually buy the camera equipment I want instead of just staring at it in my on-line shopping cart.

-I will stop jamming so aggressively to the tunes in my car on the way to work. Maybe if I stop doing this, I will stop getting weird looks from strangers.

-I will learn to completely understand my Mac computer. She's a little confusing.

-I will wear more jewelry.

Ok, so these are things I'd love to do.

And maybe I will. Just maybe.

Happy Tuesday!

Today..

...today was a fairytale.

I wore a dress, you wore a dark grey t-shirt.

You told me I was pretty when I looked like a mess.

Today was a fairytale.

unexpected.

I'm alive and well, although looking at my blog you might think otherwise.

I've left it pretty lonely lately!

I had a wonderful weekend filled with lots of food, laughter and kisses from my nephew.

Friday morning Jace had his big evaluation for his college fina,l and he passed with flying colors, so I was a super proud wife.

Saturday Jace's parents, grandparents and nephew arrived so we spent the night playing host and hostess.

It was pretty fun to be on that end of the deal, expect by Sunday we were ready for naps!

Keeping everyone entertained it busy work~!

Sunday evening Jace and I nuzzled up at the local theater to catch the film "It's Complicated"...

Very clever, and anything involving John Krasinski is wonderful in my book.

He's too lovable.

Today was back to work, and an evening of loving it up with Jace.

I adore these nights with him..

We laid down and watched the new show on the CW network--

Life Unexpected

I loved it.

Every stinkin' moment.

And the soundtrack is phenomenal!

Did you watch it?

Did you love it as much as we did...?

I'll be back with more pictures and news from the past few weeks soon!

I've been lazy lately!

Happy Tuesday!

Aspen Jane.

7lbs. 14oz..21"...born January 15th at 7:21p.m.

Welcome to the world little miss Aspen Jane.

I can hardly wait to meet you, and to see that beautiful mother of yours.

I waited patiently {and sometimes not so patient} by my phone all day for a phone call to tell me that you had arrived safely.

You are going to be one special little girl, because you are the daughter of two wonderful people.

Counting down the minutes until I meet you Aspen!

Love you all,

Auntie Awna

Can you volunteer to be an aunt?

I have this great friend, named Miranda.

She is becoming a mommy today, and I am beyond excited for her.

I'm also excited to meet her little girl, my niece.

Or at least I will pretend she is like my niece.

She's really not, but I fully intend on being one of those girls that you always think is your aunt, and the day that little girl is told any different, she's sad.

That's how much I plan on spoiling her.

Lots.

In other happy news, this week has been good.

We've watched lots of good shows, went on a few dates grocery shopping, helped Jace study for his big test today, and for helping him, got to order some new clothes!

That alone makes a good week.

With that, it is going to be Christmas at our house again this week.

That means we get to see our nephew Jamison. We are so excited.

Little kids rocks.

Hopefully you have a great weekend!!

Good Luck McCahen, I'm thinking of you!!!

I am.

Loving this little song, and for all the powerful words behind it.
Go little Jonas, go!!

Love.

THESE photos are ALL over my little blog land.

And there is no doubt why. They are stunning.

And so is the couple.

The settings and easy going couple are a dream to a photographer.

Easily one of the top weddings I've seen.

I love simplistic, rustic, happy weddings.

They nailed it.

The only steps..

This was my little computer area at 11:08 pm.

Just sitting there trying to take our lives in new directions.

This growing up stuff is lots of work.

"I can't really say why everybody wishes they were somewhere else.
But in the end, the only steps that matter are the ones you take all by yourself"

-The Weepies.

I gave you my heart.

A year ago last night, Jace took me to a neat little skating rink, got down on one knee and asked me to marry him.

Here we are.

Husband and wife for almost four months.

I couldn't be more happy that I gave him my heart.

More love news--you know that cute little blonde from the Micheal Buble "Haven't Met You Yet" video?

Ya, that's his fiancee.

They've been engaged almost two months.

It's a sad day for he world of women.

I'd say he's a catch.

Happy Monday! Hope you loved your weekend!

Just waiting.

Just sitting here.

It's the middle of January.

And I'm counting down the days til the snow clears so I can re-create these photo's with my husband.

I have lots of ideas.

I cannot wait.

These might be some of my favorite pictures ever.

Other than our wedding photo's.

Well, have a happy, happy Sunday.

I'm off to order some heart balloons.

And shoot an engagement session.

What a great day.

Ah. I love love.

Call me Halpert..

.....or at least I tried to be for one night.

My brother and I are obsessed with The Office, and since my post a month ago, Jace and I have successfully finished seasons 1-5.

We laughed, I cried, I wanted to be Pam 99% of the time..

Oh it was wonderful.

You definitely need to watch it.

So, since my brother loves it as much as I do, I felt the need to pull a little Jim Halpert prank on him for Christmas.

That prank involved placing part of his Christmas gift right in the middle of a Jello mold.

Or at least I tried.

It looked great at my house.

And then after a 3 and a half hour drive home to my parents, and trying to keep it from being seen, and then by the time he opened it---it looked a little less wonderful.

But it did the trick.

And we laughed.

And that was its purpose!

This last picture looks nothing like how it started out.

You see, I forgot to tell my brother not to tip it upside down while opening it.

:)

inspiRED.

absolutely, stinkin' in love with this guys RED series.

love. love. love.

PS..can it be spring yet so i can head off to the fields with my camera.

please?

Birthday Love.

Yesterday was my mom's birthday!

So, a very, very big happy birthday to her!

I was a little sad that I wasn't able to spend the day with her...but I hope she knows I thought of her all day.

She is the most wonderful, beautiful mom on this planet. I am so proud to call her my mom and one of my best friends.

Love you Mom!

so small..

And when you figure out that
Love is all that matters after all
It sure makes everything else
seem so small..

Click.

This is where my mind has been this last month.

Editing photos.

I am in love with the silent words a photo can speak.

PS. CONGRATS KELSEY K! You've won 100 postcards from UPrinting!

They will be emailing you shortly!

You aren't done yet..

Totally a random day.

But sometimes those are the best.

It started with an early morning...most days i just lay there for a few minutes listening to my husband breathe while he's sound asleep.

he's adorable, especially at 6am--and that makes me happy.

love him.

After that I got up and finished editing the last of my 2009 shoots!

Such a great feeling. Can't wait to see what 2010 has to offer.

I've already booked 3 weddings and a few engagement shoots, so it's looking to be a great year!

I have so many ideas, and I hope i can find some wonderful people that will go along with them!

I then sat down to read blogs and check out the internet.

While doing so I came across a few posts from some great ladies stating how they were chasing their dreams..

and i got sad for a moment.

in myself.

i am soooo proud of those that live out their dreams.

it's so inspirational.

after being down on myself for a few minutes i decided enough was enough.

While brushing my teeth, i stood up on our coffee table and demanded my husband watch my little show. yes it was as silly as it sounds...

i then began to name off every single one of my wildest dreams.

moving soon-and somewhere populated and fresh.

to grow in the dental hygiene profession.

going back to college for photography.

opening my own studio.

traveling more often.

and on and on and on.

after i was done, he asked if that was the end of my show.

i said yes.

but we talked and talked and i realized i wasn't done.

and he wouldn't let me be done.

because even though i might not move to california, or new york-

or go back to college at this exact moment...

or get to travel everywhere i want to go...

i will teach myself more about my camera, and will probably learn more about my own style along the way.

i will become a mom someday.

I will travel here and there, and although maybe not to mexico every summer, we will make memories everywhere we go together.

great ones he said.

I will be with him, everyday of my life. Whether it's in Miles City, or Los Angeles, we will have each others company--and that's the best thing in life.

they may not have all come true yet, but i've made some really wonderful dreams happen already.

And I'm going to keep dreaming...because that only leads to doing amazing things.

And there are so many amazing things i want to accomplish yet.

And you keep on dreaming too...

I am so proud of you all.

I am also proud of who I am and what I have done in this life so far.

And my husband is proud of me too, and together we will pursue more of my dreams.

And that means the most.

This reminds me of Jace and I.

when I cried because my whole family was together without me...

he let me.

and then we hugged, cooked lunch together, and got over it.

he's beyond incredible.

and I thank you j.

i wouldn't want to chase my dreams with anyone but you.

or kiss them either.

i love you.

No one will dare call you plain...

...when i'm done with you.

i am about 99% sure that you will see one of these decals in our bedroom someday.

i love branches and trees.

there is something whimsical, yet so simple about them.

...and down the road our babies nursary will probably be filled with this theme too.

sooo dreamy.

yes, of course we will probably change our mind 55 times before then..

..but we are completely in love with all of these RIGHT now.

via

via

love. love. love.

PS...IT IS 2010!! Hope you have a great year!!!!!

And for those that emailed me info for the giveaway, that works just fine.

you are still entered :)