This weekend kicked off my first wedding of the season—and honestly? It felt really good to be back. Savannah and Bryon got married at Crystal Creek Farm Venue, which is basically in my backyard. I joked that it was the first wedding I didn’t need GPS to get to (and I’m only sort of kidding). Even better? I got to spend the day with Rachael. There’s something really special about shooting weddings with her—we just fall into this rhythm where everything flows. No stress, just joy. We always say we’re the best tag team in the history of weddings... and I still stand by that.

Back at home, Charlie has officially entered peak toddler mode. He’s into everything. That sweet, easy baby of mine? He’s been replaced by a tiny whirlwind who loves stealing pens off my desk the second I sit down. I’m trying to write this while simultaneously retrieving paper from his mouth. We’re in the thick of it, and I know it’s a phase, but wow—it’s stretching me. My patience, my perspective, my schedule. All of it.

Jack and Ellie are home this week for spring break, and I’m hoping to carve out a little one-on-one time with each of them before everything shifts. Because next week? Jordan officially opens The Lacina Agency in Barrington. And while we’re excited (so excited!), it’s also a really big change. We’ve been prepping for this for months, but there’s something about seeing it all come together that makes it feel real. I’ve been thinking a lot lately about trust—not just saying I trust God, but actually walking in it. Taking the next step before everything feels totally ready. I’m a planner, I like knowing what’s coming. But this season is teaching me that some of the best things happen in the in-between—in the growing and waiting and showing up anyway.

I’m slowly pulling things together for Spring Mini Sessions! If you’ve been waiting to hear details, hang tight—VIPs and past clients will get an email soon with early bird pricing. And if you’re just curious, feel free to message me! I’m excited to make these sessions really special this year.

So that’s life lately. A little chaotic. A little emotional. A lot of moving parts. But also full of really good things. I’m tired, but I’m grateful. Stretched, but steady. And I’m learning—again—that we don’t need to have it all together to move forward. We just have to keep going.

Thanks for reading and walking this road with me. I’m really glad you’re here.