It's a living book, this life;
it folds out in a million settings,
cast with a billion beautiful characters...

And so my hope is that your story will have involved
some leaving and some coming home,
some summer and some winter,
some roses blooming out like children in a play.
My hope is your story will be about changing,
about getting something beautiful born inside of you,
about learning to love 
about moving yourself around water, around mountains,
around friends,
about learning to love others more than we love ourselves.
We get one story, you and I, and one story alone.
 It would be a crime not to venture out, wouldn't it?"
- Donald Miller

Ladies and Gents Miss Claire Whitehill is officially off the market - she is engaged! When Ross and I got the call we jumped around with excitement and I "may" have shed a small tear of joy! We are so excited for Claire and James to start in this next phase of life and you better believe that we will be celebrating them ALL the way!
This engagement is particularly near to my heart because of the 7 girls that I lived with in college, this will be these last wedding that we celebrate all together. It's been amazing to watch each of the stories of our lives and loves unfold... and I have a feeling that this wedding will allow us all to come together and celebrate with gusto!!  I wish that I had a photo of Claire and James together (that will be coming soon!) but until then I just want to cheer for and celebrate Claire's beauty. I can't wait to see her as a bride!

I had the chance to photograph twins, Maddie and Keifer, last year and just got to meet their sister Harrison to complete the set. This was a fun reunion because the twins have both been accepted and have decided to attend UNC in the fall - go HEELS!
Much like her younger sister, Harrison (who is a senior at Appalachian) was a natural in front of the camera and I was crazy over her mom's vintage mink coat that she wore over her sassy dress (and with fabulous MK shoes to boot!). Harrison has an obvious gift with fashion, which will serve her well once she graduates from college this spring and ventures into the world of high-end event planning and PR.

Harrison, good luck as you finish school and girl... you are gorgeous.

"Any given moment can change your life, you just have to be there."
- Leigh Standley

I have really been captivated by this quote and ALL the designs from Curly Girl, so much so that I'm pretty sure I need to dedicate a wall in my house to some of the matted prints. There is just something about these sentiments that make my throat tighten with emotion that is genuine and true. So, I felt like this particular quote was perfect for Caitlin as she embarks on the new adventure of college... leaving high school and all its familiarity behind in just a few short months. Life is happening in a BIG way and I'm just excited for this gorgeous girl to take advantage of all the moments that are sure to change her life!

Last weekend we were in the glorious mountains... surrounded by the changing leaves and a dusting of snow. Today we just arrived to 90 degree sunshine and sand at Ocean Isle for Ross' sister's wedding. And that, my friends, is the beauty of the state of NC.

But anyways, back to last weekend. Part of our time was spent with dear friends Matt, KK and their pups. He is an insanely talented art director at BooneOakley, she is a brilliant freelance copywriter. They have a swoon-worthy house that shows off their fabulous sense of style. Let's just say that I'm one of their biggest fans and so thankful for this pair in my life.

"The dullest of us knows how a memory can transfigure,
how some momentary glimpse of beauty can be a mere whisper,
which memory will warehouse as a shout."
- CS Lewis

I am so thankful for the momentary glimpse of beauty we captured together.