Shakespeare in the State Park
Summer isn’t complete until you’ve seen the Summit Players performing in the Wisconsin State Parks. And this isn’t your 9th grade english class Shakespeare. This is laugh-till-you-cry, clap- cause-you’re-happy Will.I.Am Shakespeare. You absolutely need to go and see the Summit Players if you’re in or near Wisconsin. They have partnered with the state parks to […]
Island Vibes in Maui
We had the trip of a lifetime and headed to Maui in June. I’ll be the first to say that yes, Hawaii is all it’s cracked up to be. We spent a week in absolute paradise. Here’s a little photo diary to give you a little taste. We stayed at the Wailea Beach Resort, and […]
Holly & Sam – Wedding
We had the absolute pleasure of shooting Holly and Sam’s wedding this April. Holly is actually Dillon’s sister-in-law’s sister. So getting to see family and friends throughout the day was an added bonus to an already wonderful weekend celebrating these two. We shot their engagement photos before, and we couldn’t wait for this day. Here […]
Personal vs. Private (Sharing Online)
Our generation was faced with navigating the new frontier of the digital world years ago. We grew up with social media and what role it played in our lives. And we were met with an unrelenting challenge- understanding what to share online, and how much is too much? Much of the online world hinges on […]
Quick Guide: Favorite Podcasts
I’ve talked about my love of podcasts before, but Dill is getting hooked now, too. So, we figured we’d share some we’re currently listening to and loving. Lore– This one is the best for our road trips back to Chicago. It’s a perfect mix of eerie and fascinating as it dives into the creepy corners […]
Weekend Recap 50
With a big trip coming up, we wanted to get back and be with our families for a bit. So we drove back early Saturday morning for a quick weekend back in Chicago. Here’s what our weekend looked like: Maggie and Josh- Dill finished this wedding video a bit ago, and we put it together […]
Weekend Recap 46 & 47
Goodness, these last few weeks have been crazy. Between work trips, end of year busyness, and treks back to Chicago, it’s been quite the whirlwind. Here are some things that have kept us afloat amidst it all: The Living Person- This makes my heart happy. Jurell from The Living Person reached out to me to […]
Margins for Success
If you would have asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up at the age of say 10 or 11, I probably would have said a mom and a teacher. I’ve accomplished the latter, and the former will happen at some point in the future. So, in many ways I am living […]
Spring Dreams
If I am really honest, sometimes I just want spring to hurry the heck up so summer can get here. Midwest springs already get a bad rap for their chilly beginnings, and it doesn’t help that it’s the last season of the school year. But I really want to be intentional this year, and make […]
Boosting Productivity
When I am at school, I am so on it Always super early mornings and some late nights grading and prepping lessons. I’ve got my workday down, but when I get home, that stamina peters out. I can’t seem to find that creative productivity to get other work done when I need to. When the […]
