Author Archives: maggie

OUR SNOW DAY

Mr. Hallmark + my sweet Sophie + more snow than I’ve ever seen = one perfectly simple and joyful day.

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maggie - Thanks, Angie! If you want, I'll be happy to trade you for some warm, CA weather and you can come play in the snow!! :)

maggie - Aww, yay! We LOVE our little Sophie! And, yorkies are ADORABLE, too! We'll definitely have to arrange a playdate soon! Fun!

Trent Bailey - ummmmmmm.....my wife and I are OBSESSED with cavalier king charles spaniels. We have a yorkie, so no more puppies for us, but we love to see them on the streets. We should have a doggie playdate..haha!

Angie Glaese - LOVE the snow photos!!! Thanks for posting them! They are awesome!!

HOW OLD WOULD YOU BE IF YOU DIDN’T KNOW HOW OLD YOU ARE?

“Happy Birthday, old lady.”  Yep, Mr. Hallmark knows the way right to my heart.  It’s in his sweet, subtle tones, the always heartfelt, never sarcastic voice that tells me that he loves me, by, you know, telling me I’m old as he greets me good morning on my twenty eighth birthday.  It’s strange, but as...

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Dottie - Ahhhh, such wisdom for a person <30. Love your flower photos and the Tiffany bag reflected on the black granite is awesome. Surely your 29th year will bring you much joy because you spread it wherever you go! Happy Birthday Sweet Maggie!

SOUP ON A RAINY DAY

It’s one of those days.  You know the kind.  The rainy, gloomy, just want to curl up and read a book, and crawl under the covers with a warm cup of goodness kind.  So, in light of this, I thought I’d share one of my favorite soup recipes that warms me up and makes me...

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maggie - Oh, good! You must tell me what you think! The mascarpone cheese and homemade croutons are essential! :)

Trent Bailey - I'm totally surprising the wife with this soup for dinner one night soon! i'll let you know how it goes!

THE MCGUIRES’ LITTLE BABY BUMP

Kendra and Dave have to be one of my favorite couples of all time.  There is no doubt about it: they are made for each other.  They are one of those couples that make me love love even more, and that make others around them smile because of their genuine and visible love for one...

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Jenny - Love that shot with the rings on her belly! So creative and such beautiful emotions you have captured!! Love you sis-Jen

Kim - beautiful shots, maggie! there is just something about baby shoes... gets me every time! :)

Kendra McGuire - Maggie, I am simply speechless.....and my eyes are filled with tears! These photos are absolutely beautiful!! Your talent is truly immense and I am honored beyond words that you took the time to photograph us. These photos will be treasured forever! THANK YOU!!!!

Camilla Martin - Maggie, you are such a wonderful photographer! It's very visible in your pictures that you make people feel comfortable, and that's a special gift. All my best to you! - Camilla Martin

VALENTINE’S DAY

Growing up, I always loved opening my bedroom door on Valentine’s day morning to find a sweet little Valentine from my Mom and Dad awaiting me.  I remember how special it made me feel and the smile it inevitably brought to my face.  At school, the mailboxes we’d made out of old shoe boxes stood...

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maggie - Doesn't it ROCK? I LOVE the red plate - so special and makes such a difference, right?! :)

Chaucee - We have this same plate! :P