MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

Goodness! It seems like we were just gathered around the table with family celebrating Thanksgiving, and it's already CHRISTMAS EVE!! Even if this year's countdown to Christmas might have been the fastest of all time, we're hoping to slow down enough over the next five days to soak in every belly laugh, conversation, and bear hug that comes our way! :)

On this Christmas Eve morning, our hearts are so full! Holiday tunes are pumping out of the record player, we've been able to wish so many friends a Merry Christmas in PERSON over the last few weeks, and we are smiling from ear to ear over here!

Wishing you a holiday celebration overflowing with laughter, cheer, and memorable moments with the ones you love most!!

Love | Kelsy & Butch (and Parker the Peanut)

images of our little family of three captured by our dear friend laura ivanova

THE GREAT TREE HUNT OF 2013

After a Thanksgiving filled with family time and the best comfort food, the day presented itself to us. It was nearly 40 degrees, a light dusting of snow brightened the neighborhood, the sun was shining, and we knew that it was THE day to go Christmas tree hunting!! This is easily one of our very favorite parts of the year, and it probably didn't hurt that we had JUST watched Christmas Vacation the night before (note: Butch's Bears hat). Especially with Parker along, he makes everything so much more fun and meaningful!! As we wandered through rows of perfectly imperfect trees of all varietals, Parker was blissfully busy doing super-sprints up and down each aisle with the most joyful look on his little face. :) A few polaroids and Parker photo shoots later, we crossed over into Frasier Fir land and found "the one"! The evening that followed included: spinning records, sipping wine, singing, playing frisbee in the house, and letting Parker sniff each ornament before it went onto the tree. Just our kind of night :)

We hope your holiday season is off to a festive start as well!!

Love | Kelsy & Butch

A DAY TO APPRECIATE

It seems that with how fast the daysweeksmonths seem to be flying by, Thanksgiving takes on an even greater meaning each year. You might feel just the same! Of course we should be thankful and express gratitude every single day because each day is a gift, but we're hoping that this holiday brings you time spent enjoying the company of family & friends. We'll be doing exactly that as well, and we wish you & yours a very blessed Thanksgiving!! :)

Love | Kelsy & Butch

Images captured with Contax 645 on Portra 400 during one of our favorite fall days.

DOOR COUNTY WEEKEND!!

We absolutely love Door County weekends! Whether it's time visiting Butch's family or spending a weekend away with friends, the memories we create in the County are some of our favorites. There's a sense of freedom that comes with exploring this charming & breathtaking part of our beautiful home state!! Even though it's just two hours from our humble abode, we always feel like we're on vacation while visiting Door County. Maybe it's because we have next to zero cell service while we're there, or because it's where Butch grew up and "there's no place like home", or just maybe it's because the GIANT smile we see creep across Parker's face as he runs countless laps and lives the life of a "wilder-pup" is the best thing ever? :) Whatever the reason, we always feel the need to capture our time spent exploring! If you've never been to Door County, GO. And shoot us a message before you do!! We'll tell you all of our favorite places, maybe we'll even clue you in on the super private, tucked-away trail we hiked on with our dear friends Anna & Paul on this fall's Door County weekend ;)

Love | Kelsy & Butch

All images captured on film with Contax 645 or Hasselblad 500cm on Fuji 400H. 

PUMPKIN PATCH PARKER!! :)

If you've ever caught a glimpse of either one of our personal instagram pages (here or here), then you've come to realize that in McCartney land, our most favorite time of the year is FALL. Everything about the season makes us smile from the inside out, and every year we wish that we could find a way to bottle it up and make it stay for just a bit longer!!! From apple-everything to vibrantly colored trees in happy hues and that crisp air, we truly love it all :)

Each fall we go on countless adventures with Parker James – not that this is any different from the rest of the year, but in our eyes it is even better because of the season! Today, we are so excited to share a recent afternoon in the pumpkin patch!!! Parker was leading the way as he tip-toed around & leaped over giant pumpkins and we were following, feeling a bit like kids ourselves. :) With a toasty latte & cappuccino in hand, we started choosing our favorite pumpkins even though Parker had the final say with his "sniff of approval" on each one!! We're off to take a hike with Parker James and are hoping you all find time to enjoy fall while it's still here! :)

Love | Kelsy & Butch

All images captured on film with Contax 645 and Portra 400.