When I was little, I used to pretend I was a horse. Or a wolf. Sometimes a tiger. Whatever suited my fancy. I was one of thooose girls. I didn't really play with dolls or put on lipstick and wear my mom's heels. Instead, I created elaborate stories in my head and played them out for hours, sometimes days, until the story was complete.

As I got older, I thought for a time that I wanted to be a writer. Instead of acting out the stories in my imagination, I tried to put them on paper. I would sit down and start these grand novels, only to begin another one after a few chapters in the first. I had every intention of finishing them. I just... never did. Apparently writing isn't my strong suit.

Then I found a camera. Jackpot. I found a way to stop time. To tell real stories. The kind of stories that should be remembered. Need to be remembered. Stories full of life and love that beg to be preserved and shared.

So I guess you could call me a story teller. A really, really ridiculously blessed and happily married story teller who can't cook but laughs a lot and has three dogs. I love my life.

And I'd love to tell your story : )

Park City Anytime: The Pfeifers

Today’s family has a special place in my heart. Brian has been the youth pastor at my church for the past 10 years. He was my youth pastor through high school, and he is the reason I wanted to work with the youth when I come back after college. His wife Liz has been an incredible encouragement and role model, not to mention she makes the best cookies in the state of Utah. And when their son Ashton came along? Let’s just say his little fireball personality always adds a level of entertainment when he’s around!

However, for the past 3 years, the Pfeifers have been pursuing another addition to their family… Jordis. Even as a little girl, Liz knew that she wanted to adopt when she was older, and Brian shared that dream when they started their lives together. This summer their dream finally came true as they brought little Jordis home from Ethiopia. It was such an exciting time!! They had waited so patiently for so long, gone through many hardships in the adoption process and made many trips to Africa. But it all paid off now that this sweet girl is a part of the Pfeifer family : )

A couple months ago, they decided it was time to step down from Brian’s position at the church, and move closer to family. While I’m very sad to say goodbye to such dear friends, I am also thrilled for them and this new chapter in their lives! Brian and Liz, you guys will be missed dearly by many people. The lives you’ve touched and the legacy you’ve left will not soon be forgotten. And let’s be real, there might be some serious withdrawals from Liz’s cookies! Haha. But in all seriousness, thank you for all that you’ve done. I know your new life in Iowa has some wonderful things in store. And know that Jake and I will definitely be out to visit soon : ) Much love!!

The beautiful Pfeifer Family!