monument valley

My friend Holly and I road-tripped from Denver to Monument Valley on the Utah/Arizona border. We were there to run the most incredible ultra marathon, the Monument Valley 50K organized by Ultra Adventures. The day before the race we enjoyed sunrise at camp and we hiked around the west mitten.

stephanie & jacob

I've had the privilege of growing up with Stephanie. We have known each other since elementary school and became close friends in high school. During those care free days, we spent many nights staying up late playing our favorite songs over and over on Guitar Hero. 

Stephanie is one of the golden ones. I admire her so much for her endless joy and positive outlook on life. She is the first one to laugh in any uncomfortable situation and always has something encouraging to say. She lives for her beautiful two-year-old son Jacob. I can only pray to be as strong of a mother as she is, one day!

Here are a few photos of Steph and sweet Jacob (just LOOK at his gorgeous lashes). Have you seen a better dressed mother-son duo? I think not. Enjoy!