the playful home

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  • FAMILY
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  • MOTHERHOOD
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I loved the early years of motherhood, the snuggly, baby-wearing years filled with firsts and discovery. At times, I miss the kids’ chubby baby legs...

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  • PHOTOGRAPHY
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  • THE 52 PROJECT
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“a portrait of each of my children, once a week, every week, in 2014” liam // This week it rained bringing out the little creatures...

on slowing down

  • FAMILY
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  • LIFESTYLE
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  • MINDFULNESS
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  • MOTHERHOOD
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  • WELLNESS
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Living in modern culture often makes it difficult to appreciate slowness. Being a mother sometimes makes slowing down feel impossible. Like so many other parents,...

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  • THE 52 PROJECT
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“a portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2014” liam // you face-planted on the concrete this weekend while skate-boarding. The next...

here and there

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  • MINDFULNESS
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I’ve been thinking about our fall camping trip last year, the beautiful leaves and cool, foggy air, the feeling of fleece and fire. Here in...

fidelis studio | holiday card mini-sessions

  • MEMORY KEEPING
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  • PHOTOGRAPHY
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Kristen and I announced our holiday card mini-session dates and details today. These 15 minute sessions are designed for clients who want a few fresh...

11.

  • CHILDHOOD
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  • FAMILY
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  • MOTHERHOOD
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As you turn a year older, Liam, and slip into what, in reality, is the last half of your time at home with us, we...

a simple backyard adventure

  • CHILDHOOD
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  • FAMILY
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  • LIFESTYLE
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  • MOTHERHOOD
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  • WARDROBE
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Last week, I sprained my ankle while running with the kids. It was silly really–a moment of looking back to check on the younger girls...

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  • PHOTOGRAPHY
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  • THE 52 PROJECT
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  “a portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2014” liam // Your birthday–the one when you turn eleven–is this week.  You...

introducing Wild + Free content bundles

  • HOMESCHOOL
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  • RESOURCES
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When I first mentioned the Wild+Free conference here in May, the fall seemed so distant. We were in the midst of planning a summer of home projects...