Hi, friend!

I'm Gretchen

I’m married to my best friend, Josh. I'm a mama to three amazing kiddos. We recently moved to South County and have really enjoyed all amenities the county has to offer like garages, big backyards and basements! I love Jesus, walking our neighborhood, a good 1000+ piece jigsaw puzzle, hosting parties, puppy chow with extra chocolate, exploring thrift stores and organizing spaces.

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"ENNEAGRAM ONE WING TWO

In case you're into that kind of thing.

One's are known as The Reformers: ethical, self-improver, conscientious, organized, orderly, advocate"

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"TWO COUNTRIES VISITED

This fact is pretty lame. I've only been to The United States (23 of them to be exact) and Cambodia. We are not super cool world travelers. I find myself loving home more and more as I get older. We absolutely LOVE St. Louis. We are always looking to explore new things in our city - especially food."

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"THREE AMAZING KIDS

1. My gentle, kind, and princess-loving daughter, Annabelle (6 years).
2. Grady (5 years) is my big feeling, dinosaur-obsessed, downright hilarious boy.
3. Lastly, our sweet, snuggle loving, goofy toddler, Louis (2 years)

We never got to hear the heartbeat of our first baby that we lost in 2015. Jesus taught me a lot about grief through that season."

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"FOUR PLACES WE'VE LIVED SINCE GETTING MARRIED

We got married in college and lived in an apartment in Kirksville, MO our senior year. We lived in an amazing four family in Shaw and a cute two-converted-single family home in the McKinley Heights neighborhood. Now we live in our dream home in Oakville."

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"FIVE DOGS GROWING UP

I had 5 childhood dogs (not all at one time), my favorite being a black Labrador named Magic. I don't think we will ever own a dog (I'm probably making enemies as I type) - they feel like a lot of work, time and money on top of kids."

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"SIX JOBS - FROM SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT TO THE COVERING HOUSE

I never would have dreamed that I would be a photographer someday, but I'm so thankful this is my job. It brings me so much joy to capture families like yours in every season of life."

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"SEVEN INGREDIENTS IN MY MORNING SMOOTHIE

Banana, frozen strawberries, spinach, soy milk, yogurt, flax seeds, cinnamon

Try it, you won't be disappointed."

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"EIGHT CARS OWNED SINCE HIGH SCHOOL

Ford Taurus - Nissan Maxima - Chrysler van - Chevy Colbalt - Hyundai Accent - Nissan Sentra - Honda HRV - Kia Sedona

Having a minivan with kids is a total GAME CHANGER! It's like we upgraded from a cramped motel to luxurious penthouse. Automatic doors, 3 rows of seating, heated seats, giant truck, gahhh I'm a big fan."

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"NINE AM - THE TIME I'D WAKE UP IF I DIDN'T HAVE CHILDREN

I can't tell you how many times I've tried to become a morning person, but I've come to peace with the fact that I'm a night owl at heart. You can find me up late editing pictures and watching Netflix."

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"TEN YEARS MARRIED TO MY BEST FRIEND

Seriously though, I snagged up the best husband. Not only is he a total babe, but Josh selflessly loves me and our family with every fiber of his being. He is my biggest supporter and has cared for me through thick and thin. Josh is quick to apologize and quick to forgive. He's kind, thoughtful, disciplined, goofy, a thousand other amazing qualities. I love him a whole lot."

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Hi, friend!

I'm Gretchen

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Images on my "About Me" page are taken, In order, by:

Alex Mooney Photography, Dana Jacobs Photography, Twig & Olive Photography, & Frosted Photography

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