I feel like Thanksgiving is far too often the forgotten holiday. Once Halloween is over (and sometimes even before), stores immediately get the holiday decorations on the shelves and the music playing in the speakers. Now don't get me wrong, Christmas is hands down my favorite holiday. There's ... Read More about – Giving Thanks –
– The Sweet Smell of Plumeria –
I remember it as if it happened yesterday. I was walking to class on a typical autumn West Texas day; the sun was shining, the breeze was crisp, and I was headed from one class to another. It felt like a normal school day until an aroma hit me like a ton of bricks and I froze. It was a smell I was ... Read More about – The Sweet Smell of Plumeria –
– Sampson –
I realize that I blog about my dogs more often than one probably should. This is likely because we don't have kids yet, so for now my dogs get all the blog time :) However, this blog of my dogs is a special one because I have someone new to introduce you to! Meet Sampson. He is an 8 week old golden ... Read More about – Sampson –
– Four Generations –
Currently, there are four generations of my family alive and well. It seems we Strode's have some pretty exceptional genes, as we also have a picture of when there were 5 generations of Strode alive and well. It was taken several years ago when my great-grandmother was 104 and still lively. Suffice ... Read More about – Four Generations –
– Goin’ to the Chapel –
I just wanted to take a minute to congratulate my best friend of who knows how many years (we think it's 12??) who is now engaged to the man of her dreams! You may recognize Diana from this shoot I did several months ago of her now fiancee and future step-son. I am just so thrilled she is going to ... Read More about – Goin’ to the Chapel –