I love photography and I love seeing how someone else captures my children. I am grateful to have photographer friends who bless us with their gifts….my sweet friend Amanda was over recently and snapped a few photos of us in the morning and a few with our sweet pets. We are so grateful for these […]

The first thing that I noticed about Chris on our first date was his smile. I remember standing in the waiting area at the restaurant staring up at him and he broke out into the biggest most genuine beautiful smile and a part of my heart melted away forever. We have been spending long days […]

This weekend my mom forwarded me an email saying that SMU was doing a free movie night where you could come watch Toy Story on the field and they would have popcorn and bouncy houses…. bring your own blanket!  Movie + picnic + family fun = we are in! We packed up our wagon, blankets, […]

 *** collaboration with Pouf Blowout STEP ONE// Bring hair over to one side STEP TWO// Secure with clear elastic STEP THREE// Loop pieces of your hair back up through the elastic. Easy! Thank you Pouf Blowout for the collaboration! xoxo

Mary Beth Johnson is a photographer, blogger, and journalist with a passion for finding beauty in unexpected places and celebrating the everyday. Originally from the east coast, she now lives in Oklahoma with her husband and three children (dubbed “schooners”). From an office full of fingerprints and walls scattered with imperfect artwork, she’s writing her […]

Casey Romper c/o: Gypsy Soul Collective Apple Dress c/o: ladida boutique

Often times with the kids I have these simple epiphanies that take my breath away. A thought so simple yet something that has so much magnitude to it. My sweet Apple, being the third, came into a world that was full of love and chaos. She has a personality that is easy going, rarely upset, […]

Mary Beth Johnson is a photographer, blogger, and journalist with a passion for finding beauty in unexpected places and celebrating the everyday. Originally from the east coast, she now lives in Oklahoma with her husband and three children (dubbed “schooners”). From an office full of fingerprints and walls scattered with imperfect artwork, she’s writing her […]

Ainsleigh & Apple outfits c/o: LaDiDa Boutique  Casey Necklace c/o: Lisa Leonard  Apple headband c/o: Duchess and Lion co

My sweet Aiden has been asking Chris to help him make a movie so this morning Chris helped him make his own first little movie. It’s so sweet because lately he’ll say, when I get big I am going to make movies with daddy. Ever since Aiden was a tiny boy he adores all things […]

It’s always kinda scary putting dreams out into the world. Especially in a public space where people can see you succeed or fail in a very non-private way. Regardless there has been something really freeing for me over time about putting my dreams out there. Something that makes me have to face the fear with […]

Godspeed (Sweet Dreams) by Dixie Chicks on Grooveshark  Our sweet Aiden lost his first tooth yesterday. There is something so emotional about experiencing these firsts each time. My precious boy will start Kindergarten at the end of this summer and between that and this tooth my mama heart has been all over the place. I […]