Josh + Alicia engaged and married in a month!
Wed on a chilly winter day in the backyard of the home they will share . Christened with the warmth and love of their family and friends.
Josh + Alicia's Backyard Wedding + Newfields' Portraits
Lilias' Four Year Swan Lake Ballet Birthday Celebration
Happy fourth birthday to our swan princess: Lilias Joy!
A few weeks ago we celebrated our little ballerina with a Swan Lake birthday celebration.
A ten minute walk through a wildflower speckled wood, round a glistening lake led to our venue: the Visitor’s Pavilion at 100 Acres. The afternoon was uncommonly hot, but the forecasted thunderstorm held off until the evening which allowed everyone to get to and fro without wetting their feathers.
The little swans, who were asked to wear white and bring ballet slippers if owned, were adorned with a feather headpiece upon arrival. Guests munched chicken salad croissants, fruit, cucumber sandwiches, a cheese platter, and veggies before sampling sparkling swan cookies, chocolates, and rock candy.
Our glam loving Lilias wore a white tutu gifted to her by her Nene and a feather crown made by her momma. Presents were enthusiastically enjoyed as were the vintage ballerina topped vanilla cupcakes.
Swans could compliment their look with a glittery manicure and pearls and craft a ribbon wand for participation in the party’s grand finale: a Swan Lake ballet!
Swans were given a small ballet lesson with emphasis on swan-like poses and were soon ready for their grand debut! The ballerinas fluttered onto the stage, waving their ribbons and twirling to the Swan Lake theme song.
Such a dreamy way to celebrate our feminine, sparkling, ballet-loving girl with the sweetest friends and family.
Feather headpieces: feathers + satin headbands + hot glue / Vanilla cupcakes / Vintage ballerina toppers + DIY tutorial / Ribbon wands: dowel rods + screw eyes + ribbons / Swan cookies: cookie cutter + royal icing + black and gold icing for beak and eye + glitter / Rock candy
Reed Family Photo Session at the IMA Greenhouse {Indianapolis, IN}
Four daughters. A modern "Little Women."
Jaelyn's Greenhouse Senior Session {Indianapolis, IN}
Indomitable Jaelyn and her nine month old darling. Aren't they lovely?
The Orchids' House
I want to move into this greenhouse. But, the cacti are possessive of their space, the orchids are uppity (I do believe orchids are the snootiest flowers....always delicately aloof), and the bonsais snore. So, perhaps we'll continue to just visit.
Bridal Shower at the Indianapolis Museum of Art
I was reminded that I'd never shared photos from my sister Rebekah's bridal shower in July.
An intimate affair.
We picnicked on the lawn of the Indianapolis Museum of Art.
We wore white.
She wore red and our Nana's bridal veil.
The rain showered.
We danced through the wet grass,
lifted our parasols,
and showered her with gifts for the home with the one she loves.