Tag Archives: tell your story


Dane


Dane has been a constant in our family’s story since we moved to Newberg.  For more of the back story of how Dane and my son Grant became friends read this gem of a blog post that I just unearthed.  I NEVER could have guessed the friendship story God would write between our boys over the next ten years.  They […]

Adjusting


The Guidry’s are Our People.  We’ve only known them for six years, but our friendship was fast and immediate.  Cyndi and I went deep on our first lunch date and have been close friends ever since.  Our husbands also had an instant connection.  Then they moved to Newberg and were a mere two miles from our house.  ALL THE PRAISE […]

Wilson


Oh my gosh Wils…  How is it possible that this post is about your senior portraits?  Pass the Kleenex!!!!  I remember when you started playing water polo in 6th grade.  Baseball had been your life, but you made the switch to the pool and you had a wicked shot. Grant was in the cage, and even though he was a […]

the Luthers


The Luthers have been our neighbors for ten years.  An entire decade.  Where does the time go?!?!  Layla and I really got to know each other when I joined her Cascade Lakes Relay team.  We raced together for two (or was it three?) years and had so much fun together.  Layla is one of the kindest women I know.  She’s […]

Handful


It’s no secret to anyone who knows me personally or follows my running career that Handful bras have been a steady part of my story since I first discovered them six years ago in 2012.  My Handful bras have become my Go To for pretty much everything… workouts, running, yoga, every day use, backpacking, hiking, swim suit tops and anything […]

Winemaker Dave and A New Car


It’s hard to believe we’ve only known the Specter’s for a few years because our lives have become so intertwined.  Our son works for them, tending their vines, pulling weeds, and any other Man Work that Winemaker Dave has for him.  Grant loves the Shirt Optional dress code, sweating in the sun vs. an easier job indoors, and the flexible […]

Ethan


Ethan is a soccer player for Valley Catholic High School and plans to study engineering after high school.  I very much enjoyed getting to know him and his mom during his session on a beautiful fall morning at Champoeg State Park.  Best of luck to you Ethan as you finish high school and move into your college years.    #jodistilpphotography […]

Little Brother


There is something about these two brothers that just melts me.  The way they interact with each, their mom and with me is so precious. And that full body hug that Fletcher gave me?  Well that just made my day.  Maybe my week. Last year little Win was not on the move.  This year, he was all over the vineyard, […]

Another Year… Another Session


Another year… another session with the awesome Nanson family.  We’ve got this Fall Family Photo Session thing dialed in.  Thanks Nanson’s for trusting me to help tell your family’s story.  It’s so fun to watch your girls grow up.  They are beautiful.  May God bless you and your family in the coming year. #jodistilpphotography #familyportraits #fall #familyoffive #tellyourstory

Jaci


I met Jaci through my daughter when they were both on the middle school track team.  They became fast friends.  Jaci’s mom, Dawn, and I started chatting and realized we both liked to run.  We ran together once.  Then twice.  Then weekly.  Then multiple times a week.  Running brought our families together. Fast forward six years..  Jaci and my son […]