It seems like just yesterday we were capturing Big Brother's newborn days, and now Little Brother is here! Big Brother was the perfect host, showing me around his new big boy room and introducing me to the newest member of the family.
Read moreS+H FAMILY - UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
This family has established one of my very favorite traditions. Every spring since these cuties were born, we get together for a special pre-Mother's Day shoot. Their grandmas get the sweetest albums as gifts on Mother's Day -- I've heard there are tears (of joy!) every year!
Read moreLITTLE C TURNS TWO!
This momma throws some of my favorite birthday parties! They are so thoughtfully planned and decorated (but not in a Pinterest-overload sort of way :) ). But more than that, the atmosphere is just so welcoming. They simply surround themselves with those who love them, and little C especially! While each person may not know a single soul other than their own family, new friends are made quickly.
Read moreSIX NON-CANDY EASTER BASKET TREATS FOR KIDS
It’s one of my favorite times of year — Easter! While there are plenty of sugary treats just begging their way into your (real or virtual) shopping cart, some of the sweetest things can be those without a single calorie. Here are just a few of my current favorites!
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RECAPPING 2014 READS
Well, sometimes our best laid plans get preempted by other things. :) While I haven’t blogged my books recently, I didn’t want to get too far into 2015 without sharing some of my favorites from last year.
Read more2015: A YEAR OF SIMPLICITY
Is there a word that’s resonating with you as 2015 begins? I remember considering this last year, but was never really able to settle on anything. I watched others declare theirs, and wished I could join along, but just couldn’t find the inspiration. 2014 was a great year, don’t get me wrong, but there wasn’t necessarily a core theme.
This year, though, feels different already. I couldn’t have more clarity about my word for the year: simplicity. And, oh, am I so excited to see what this year brings.
Read moreMEANINGFUL ADVENT CALENDARS
Now, you’ll never get me to turn down a traditional chocolate advent calendar. But, as our lives get busier and busier, I think we start to crave meaning and simplicity in a whole new way. (Yes, maybe even more than chocolate.) That’s probably truest of all during the holiday season, as our calendars fill up faster than ever with events, activities, and to-dos. So, in the spirit of the season, I am sharing my favorite advent calendars --
Read moreS FAMILY GENERATIONS - CARILLON POINT
Meet one of my favorite families! That is, if you haven’t already gotten to know them pretty well on the blog already. :) Miss B’s momma and I have known each other since we were just older than she is now. This shoot was extra special, because Miss B brought along her grandma and great-grandma, too!
Read moreWELCOMING BABY B - AT HOME SESSION
Oh, baby B. What a journey to meet you. Just over a year ago, momma and daddy welcomed your big brother into the world. After a valiant thirteen day fight in the hospital, your big brother went to his forever home without ever getting to spend a night at momma and daddy’s. Half a year later, in another hospital across the country, a new big brother lost his fight before getting to come home with his adoptive parents. And, so, it was with both hope and fear that momma and daddy planned for your arrival.
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