Growing up I hated being asked what my hobbies were. I didn’t think I had any. I was never that kid who played sports, or loved to paint, or collected things. My sister was the…
Want to make me the happiest birthday girl ever?
Tomorrow I turn 32 years old. I have a lot to celebrate this year. But even so, it’s been one scary, exhilarating, emotional year and I’ll admit, I’ve spent a lot of 31 unhappy about…
What’s your WHY?
This exact day three years ago was the day I was supposed to become a mom for the first time. At least according to the doctors. January 23rd was our angel Bella’s due date. (We…
Still Standing | Online Misscarriage, Stillbirth, Child Loss, Infertility Support
How many children do you have? It’s the question I cringe at every time those words leave an unknowing stranger’s mouth. There is always a pregnant pause. And a quizzical look from the person asking…
today’s lesson: photograph like a 10 year old
Last week I began an after school photography club with 8 enthusiastic 10 and 11 year olds. I had no idea what to expect from these wide-eyed sponges, other than the fact that they’d be…
the texture of your life
Stop. Right now just stop. Take a deep breath. And simply look around. Sometimes we get so wrapped up in life that we forget to breathe. We have to survive the morning commute and day…
A lesson in gratitude
I am pretty certain that my favorite month out of all twelve is November. The weather begins to turn colder, we get to snuggle up inside under fleece blankets, with warm mugs of coffee, and…