Hey Friends! Wanted to share with you some of the goodies I’ve used and am currently using on my photography journey. I am going to share some of the super basics first and hope to make it a series!!! It’s Jen’s Dummy guide to taking… Read More
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Thanksgiving Ketchup
Ok there was no Ketchup at thanksgiving I don’t think tomatoes even made an appearance but sugar sure did! This year we held turkey day at our home. It was actually super amazing. Somehow, years ago, I got super lucky and snagged my grandma’s china… Read More
Evan’s New Adventure
We are finding a new routine around here. My oldest son has started Kindergarten. My whole heart simultaneously swelled with happiness and sadness. Happiness because my boy is growing and thriving. Sadness for the obvious – he’s a baby no more. “Always my baby you’ll… Read More
Baby Feeeeeever
Ok ya’ll. It’s hit hard over here. Miss Jen has baby fever. It’s probably because this guy: Couldn’t be less baby. He’s literally moving and shaking at all times until he just crashes. He’s airborne most moments of the day. He’s sorta like a… Read More
A Few [more] Summer Favs
I hope everyone finds pure summertime happiness & bliss the way I do… Gosh I really should find somewhere warm to live. Chicago summers are legit magical. I’m holding on to each second. That said, wanted to share some SUMMERTIME FAVS! Now I know I need… Read More
Birthday Tradition + Evan is 5!!
Happy Saturday! I’m writing this post with my 5 year old sitting my lap, head on my shoulder, snuggling and drinking a #fab4smoothie. It’s like I’ve gone to heaven. He’s sad his daddy went to work, I think he’s been enjoying weekends when we are… Read More
Mr. EJV
Today I got back on the blog bandwagon. I love the blog bandwagon. I think everyone should have a place to put memories, favorite things, what you are up to, what you aren’t up to and, well, just sit and type/write. I have always been… Read More
July [Face] FAVS + Boys
Well hello there! I’ve been off doing a bunch of stuff but decided to pop back in with an brief update on my sweet boys and some super. favorite. FACE things as of late. A couple of weeks ago my wonderful sister took me on… Read More
#MAVTurnsTwo
For a whole week my perfect little MAV has been TWO years old. Two is contagious laughter and happiness. It’s loving the simple things like balloons and just being silly Two is blowing our birthday candles with your friends – replacing your name in the birthday song with your… Read More
Phew! An Update.
Hi Friends! Long time no chat. Things have been perfectly crazy here. I would never want it any other way. I’ve been focusing on a few things. Thought I’d share one of those with you! JLM Photography! I’ve always stressed that it is so important… Read More






