If your house is like our house, reading time is snuggle time! And when my kids see a new book, they can't wait to find out what it's about. If your kids are bookworms too, you'll know what I mean! And if they're not, it's never too late to encourage a love of reading and enjoying stories together. There's lots of research that shows that kids follow their parents' example, so pick up one of these stories that have us giggling, and share a laugh together!
Read MoreHey everybody, it's me, the Toddler! I'm here with some practical advice for when you're stuck inside!
Read MoreYou might think that the answer is obvious: you’re looking for photos, of course! But stay with me here.
Read MoreSpring is in the air! And after a long winter, it's such a welcome change, isn't it? If your kids are like mine, they want to be outside all the time, preferably in a mud puddle. There's so much family fun you can have in the spring. Here are 4 ideas to put on your spring bucket list, and don't forget to bring your camera along!
Read MoreSpring is here, even if there's still a chill in the air! Are you looking for a fun way to spend an early spring day together? How about a nature walk, and a family scavenger hunt for some signs of spring?
Read MoreI'm having a real love for black and white these days! There's something so timeless about a monochromatic picture, isn't there? But did you know that using black and white can have other benefits as well? Here are 5 reasons why you might want to consider a monochrome (black and white) picture to hang on your wall.
Read MoreDear daughter; dear miraculous, perfect, brave, happy daughter.
Read MoreWhy is it so difficult to reliably capture great pictures of your kids? Do you have a phone or camera card full of motion blur, almost-caught-the-moment, and eyes-closed silly faces? Ever tried to take your Christmas card picture, a birthday picture, a first or last day of school picture, or just capture that sweet face you love so much, only to put down your camera in frustration? You will relate to these 5 GIFs! Read all the way to the end for a couple of tips that will help, and an easy way to get more tips too!
Read MoreI have often thought, especially in the past few years, that maybe life is made up of things that don’t go the way you thought they would. John Lennon sang it beautifully: “Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans.” But there’s an art and a grace to letting go of those plans and embracing what’s happening instead, isn’t there? And sometimes, it’s much easier to do than other times!
Read MoreIt’s Valentine’s Day, and love is in the air! No matter who your Valentine is, if you’ve got a sibling, you know that’s a special kind of love. Here are 6 reasons why your sibling will always be your Valentine.
Read MoreThe sun glinted off witty and heartfelt signs, and made a sea of pink hats look like neon beams. A particularly bright bounce of light caught my eye, and I turned to see her: a little girl, about my daughter's age, decked out in full Wonder Woman attire.
Read MoreThere's nothing sweeter than capturing moments together filled with love. Nothing sweeter, except maybe the cookies that Nana and her granddaughter are baking! This Christmas baking session was a fun and yummy time all around!
Read MoreIn our house, reading time is snuggle time! Both kids love to curl up and read, whether the story is new or familiar. I thought I would share five of our most well-worn Christmas books this year, in case you need a last-minute gift idea, or another excuse to curl up by the fire on Christmas Eve!
Read MoreWriting a letter to Santa is one of the sweetest holiday traditions! I've created a free fill-in-the-blanks printable letter, so you and your little one(s) can enjoy some holiday magic together.
Read MoreYou've decided, or maybe you're still thinking about whether it's time to have a photo session and take some beautiful family pictures. Maybe you're looking for that perfect shot for your holiday cards, or you've got a blank spot on your wall that you'd love to fill with an image that makes you smile every time you walk past it.
You've done some research, looked for some inspiration, and now you're trying to decide what style of photography will produce that perfect image you're after. Is lifestyle photography right for you?
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