2019 SENIORRILEYSmiley Riley- You changed our lives the day you were born... we never knew we could love another human that much and that the type of love we felt was so different, so surreal. You brought so much joy to everyone around you, your smile was contagious,...
2019 SENIORKATIE Katie, When we knew you were soon to be ours, we, like many parents, thought hard about your name. Then, when I first laid eyes on you, I knew you were a Katherine and that we would call you Katie. The definition of "Katie" is so fitting and one that...
2019 SENIORCADEN Caden, Only FOUR months left until you leave home, so I'm thinking it's a good time to jot down some (hopefully) inspirational and retrospective thoughts on your high school exit. First off, congrats on being such a smarty pants. You are my academic...
2019 SENIORMORGAN So, I have this little business. And somewhere along the way I started this little blog to promote this little business. And then... LIFE. You guys, I had the best intentions when it came to highlighting my 2019 Seniors. Well, it got b.u.s.y. (and I...
2019 SENIORASHLEIGH I'm SO loving these sweet words from my parents this year. They always make me tear up. Ashleigh is up next on the blog and as her mom states so eloquently, she is a beautiful, self-assured young woman. Ashleigh, you were a JOY to work with, best...
2019 SENIORMATT + ISAIAH IN COLORADO Our summer vacation to Colorado feels like “a million and a half hours ago,” (name that movie... one of my all time favs). But it’s never too late to get a blog post up, am I right? This trip was a bonus week in the mountains...
2019 SENIORMAKAYLA Ahh, August. My favorite month of the year. It might have something to do with my horoscope, but I’ve always loved the way this month feels, so full of new beginnings. I often get a new planner this time of year based on the ‘Academic Year.’ Its...
2018 SENIOR MCKINLEY McKinley. Number 00 on the softball field. Graduating from Pius X with the class of 2018, McKinley was a super down to earth, flexible girl to capture. After all, those wildflowers were not the easiest things to tackle. Although always gorgeous...
2018 SENIOR GABBY Oh, Gabby. How is it possible for someone to look SO good while attempting to be serious? I say “attempting” because if you know Gabby, you know she will break into full on funny in a sweet millisecond. She would work into these gorgeous solemn looks...
2018 SENIOR SOPHIE Miss Sophie is so uber photogenic. Her smile is simply infectious. And this hair! I’m sure it helps to have a Mom that is a hair stylist, but Soph was looking picture perfect when she arrived for her Seniors. I’m also really loving the wardrobe...
2018 SENIOR JOEL Mr. Brown Eyes, Gearhead, “Brother Joel” as he is loving called by his sister, Annie. This guy is a hoot. The Heinzmann's are one of my favorite families. Three kids graduating in three consecutive years, I can’t even imagine the busy that existed in...
2018 SENIOR EMMA Have you ever tried to climb a tree two weeks after surgery for a torn ACL? Yeah, me neither. Emma on the other hand, suggested it herself. Its just how she rolls. This sweet girl had been through a lot in the two weeks leading up to her senior...
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