A Lesson then a Listen Seven years ago she broke through the dark and silent night with her complex and multi-layered symphony. Highs, lows, intensity, tenderness, discord, harmony, all woven together in a unique concerto that has become the sound track of our lives. A gift like this seemed appropriate for someone who has blessed our lives with...
The trend of encouraging heartfelt, handmade gifts for teachers is a welcome one. As parents, we know the best gifts are those given with love and made the same way. You can keep it affordable and meaningful and still show a great deal of appreciation for teachers, coaches,...
They say that life is in the details and I know this to be true. And love, beauty, truth...
There is just something about the soft light of late summer afternoons that makes me swoon. Warm days spent with my daughters, my camera and light like this is what it's all about. Please remind me of this when I'm ready for school to start again in the middle of July. In...
Taking it day by day trying to remember to breathe and taking cues from all of life's wonders that present themselves everyday. Finding comfort and peace in the little things and reminding myself to slow down again. It all gets done. It always does. This past weekend wes...
I've spent my time this weekend doing not much of anything except perhaps the most important thing of all; spending time with my oldest daughter. Just she and I. And it's been nothing short of magic. Still on a high from the evening, I was eager to...
We had a little fun shooting an Alice in Wonderland theme this weekend. I have to say that my girls are pretty good sports when it comes to my photographic whims. Especially when it has to do with dress up and tea parties. Lucky me to have...
Yesterday I shared a story over at The Creative Mama about a few of the little things that make all the difference. The gestures that remind us that we are appreciated can come out of the blue sometimes and from the most unexpected places. They...
13 years ago today I became a mother. I found out that a small sprout of a shamrock was growing inside my very own belly. This day has never been more important or more special since the day my luck changed for the better with the...
Wow! It was so much fun hearing the answers to the question posed yesterday. Thank you all so much for your comments. Indeed, *she* is one beautiful mama. Let me first congratulate the winner Waiting for Baby, Lauren of Monkey Business. Congrats to you! But, what you've all...