It is so absolute crazy to me that in less than a year, I’ve managed to spit out 200 blog posts. My first blog post was posted on April 21st of last year and I’ll be totally honest- I had NO idea what I was doing. I just sort of started writing and hoped people would read it. And as I’ve learned to hone my writing skills, I’ve been blessed with a ballooning audience- readers full of encouragement, wit and humor. Reading yall’s comment (and I read every one of them) really does bless me. I hope you guys know that!

In honor of my 200th blog post (which is not a huge deal for people who’ve been blogging for years, but is a very big deal for me), I’m sharing some of my favorites!

• This photo is sure to make you laugh
• This ode to my grandparents, their story, and their 35th anniversary will melt your heart
• This portrait session of my best friend Sarah, her horse, and some gorgeous morning light
• This unexpected laugh, courtesy of my dad
• This eulogy to our family van… and a history of all of its injuries
• My big brother’s e-session
• The Harry Potter Wedding Shoot (duh!)
• This “trash the dress” session in Aruba whilst second shooting for Terra
• This recap of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter
• Introducing our new puppy to the blogosphere
• This SUPER delicious recipe for butterbeer
• These bridal portraits shot on film
• This first attempt at vlogging

As if celebrating my 200th blog post wasn’t enough, one of my sweet, sweet brides sent these my way. Just because! I know I’ve said this a million jillion times, but I LOVE my job, and I’m thoroughly convinced that I have the sweetest, most caring brides in existence. So thankful!

Happy Thursday!