You’d think after 17 years, a question and assignment from a college professor shouldn’t feel so fresh and haunting. Yet, it does. The reason why has changed significantly over the years as has my perspective on his assignment. Two months into a black and white photography class, sitting around a dingy studio table with all our … Continue reading
Inspired by Fat Mum Slim, an Australian blogging mum, I’ve taken up her February photography challenge. Sparing you a photo post each day, I opted to create a page (see above) 29 Days, 29 Photos where I’ll update pics daily. You can leave your comments there, which are always appreciated, and I hope you enjoy my interpretation of each days theme. If you’re … Continue reading
Six months ago our hearts and family grew. Here are six images and six words recently captured through my lens that celebrate our life. Joy, Peace, Laughter, Tender, Smile and Love each caught through my lens.
In a recent on camera interview I was posed a question I never saw coming. As the words came out, one by one, forming the sentence and posing the question, the hair on the back of my neck rose. My pulse quickened and my chest got tight. Shit! I thought. Fight. Fight back the tears. … Continue reading
I saw him sitting on the stairs, messing around with his brother and I grabbed my camera. Moans, groans and “Quit taking pictures MOM!” were audible as I came down the hall. I assured them it was not their faces I was interested in and they lost interest in what I was doing. I took … Continue reading
We’re all waiting for something. Whether banal or earth shattering, each something we wait for means something meaningful to each of us. If there’s one thing I’ve learned writing this blog, it’s that while I write for me and my family, I’ve come to appreciate that what I write affects others. If I’m feeling something, … Continue reading
It had been three years. Three years that felt like three minutes once she walked in the door. Our lives have changed dramatically and the challenges we face have grown exponentially in the years since we were last together. Yet the beauty of our friendship has continued to shine through the years and the distance. … Continue reading
Remember this? Well, we hit the motherload this Christmas courtesy of our little mystery shopper. I know I was more than a little curious and eager to open these presents. In no particular order, here’s what we were gifted. It was epic. Harper’s dirty socks Coins ($.34) Beyblades Pipe cleaner ornaments (missing from the tree) Antique iron Chic-fil-A cow … Continue reading
Merry Christmas! Here’s hoping your holiday is one full of many blessings. Ours sure is.
I was tasked to bring dessert to a party Saturday night. 900 pans, a kitchen that exploded and a few hours later… What started as cheesecake bars with a Oreo crust that wasn’t firm and crisp enough to cut into bars, evolved into a tasty mistake with chocolate cake and ganache galore. A very, very, tasty mistake. … Continue reading
A boy, who will remain nameless, has been very busy this holiday season. “Shopping” and wrapping and tagging gifts galore. One more week and the mystery of his creative generosity will be revealed and I suspect a significant amount of pocket change too. In the meantime, everything I currently can’t find in the house, I hope and suspect are contained within the confines of … Continue reading
I wouldn’t say I’m crafty, but I’ll admit to being creative. I’m not a mommy blogger, but I’m a mom who blogs. I am however a sucker. A gullible sucker at that. Here’s where it all collides. Somewhere during my hour and forty minute carpool with both boys this morning, I got suckered. I don’t mind, … Continue reading
What started over eight years ago with a chance photo that became a favorite, grew into a tradition to be repeated at four months with each of our children. Converted to black and white with a touch of sepia tone, here are our three at four months. Nothing professional and nothing fancy yet remarkable representations of their striking similarities and differences. In no … Continue reading
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