I am still mentally swirling from my extended weekend trip to Virginia. As expected, the whole experience was both invigorating and exhausting, filling and depleting....

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

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,...

“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...

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...

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...

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...

  “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...

It can often seem a small thing to say thank you. As a parent, I coach my children with these words regularly, “say thank you,”...

 I popped out of town this last week for an impromptu get-a-way to visit my parents and catch-up with my sister-in-laws and a few long-time...