I am a firm believer and supporter of those trying to normalize breastfeeding. When I’m popping out my boob, it isn’t for fun. It’s a necessary action to FEED my son. Breastfeeding isn’t supposed to be sexy. Simply put, breastfeeding is the same as you eating a granola bar in public. Do you want me […]

This cute little deer was found adventuring on the floors of the Glacier National Park forest. James just turned two months old last Tuesday (July 20). Isaac’s mom, Nancy, and I took a week to explore the Glacier National Park with James. Several months before, I had booked a destination, intimate, wedding there. Because I’ve […]

Through these last few weeks as I have begun picking up work for my business as a portrait photographer, James has become momma’s biggest little helper. Thanks to everyone’s patience as I adapt to being a new mom and to a little invention called the Boba wrap, I am able to continue being self-employed while […]

Yesterday was a significant day for not only our country, but also for our son; James celebrated his first national holiday, the fourth of July! I know he won’t remember these days and moments, but as a mother and a photographer, I want to attempt to capture as much as I can to look back […]

Please put your hands together and join my family and I as we welcome the newest member, James Francis Grassel. You already got a brief story last week on his arrival into the world, but here’s a little about our first week (and a few days) as a family. Isaac and I are thrilled to […]

This last weekend, my husband and I finally welcomed little baby James into the world after a long awaited birth experience. Let me tell you, we are forever changed for the better. There’s nothing quite like becoming a parent, and I’m only just beginning to understand. James • Francis •Grassel Weight: 8 lbs, 7.4 oz […]

Moving into an old house, I knew that part of the planning process would be a nursery transformation in our first floor guest bedroom.