I have been an amputee (LBK) for 5 years. During this time I have learned so many tips and tricks along the way. Here is a list of what I have found to be most helpful. My key take away though is that not everything works for everyone, just like living, parenting and learning. Please… Continue reading What Worked For Me
Category: Learning
Mermaid Transformation
When I was a little girl, I had many daydreams about all the things I wished I could be. At the top of the list was princess, superstar, and mermaid. As I aged, I put those childish fantasies aside. However, recently my daughters best friend came over to swim and brought with her a mermaid… Continue reading Mermaid Transformation
Creative Kidface
Even though last week was technically Spring Break to keep our routine and sanity I hosted a relaxed learning week. More time was spent reading Tom Sawyer on the couch and discussing life. We watched The Hate You Give and discussed many of the injustices blacks are faced with today. The compassion and understanding our… Continue reading Creative Kidface
To Us
My husband and I just had our six year anniversary on the 23rd. We have been together for eight and a half years. Looking back on our wedding pictures from 2014 and our renewal of vows pictures from 2015 I am reminded of how much things have changed. We are both slower, rounder, less youthful,… Continue reading To Us
Halloween – Pushin’ Boundaries
Even though it is December I want to share this story. I have come a long way as a parent. Our eleven-year-old challenges us to learn, grow and improve nearly every day of her existence. Now, this particular story fills me with pride. Not only am I proud of our daughter, but also of myself… Continue reading Halloween – Pushin’ Boundaries
5 Years & Counting!
Yikes! Has it really been that long? 1,825 days of marriage - crazy how that sounds when it is broken down into days. Five years - it feels like just yesterday we said our vows and yet, it also feels like we have been together forever. That truly is the best of both worlds. Looking… Continue reading 5 Years & Counting!
A Year of Wine
Over the last year I have taken on the exciting challenge of learning all about wine. Not to be confused with learning to whine or practicing my ability to whine. Although, I must confess; there were times that I did whine before, during and after consuming wine. Wine. Oh yes, wine, wine, wine. One of… Continue reading A Year of Wine
Successful 2018 Resolution
So, every year people make resolutions and every year I have participated in this tradition. Almost every resolution I made over my lifetime lasted a month or two before dwindling off...EXCEPT last years! Here is a link to my 2018 Resolution blog post for specifics. Honestly, over the last year I have done a much better… Continue reading Successful 2018 Resolution
Engagement Session
Last weekend I shot my first engagement session. This was very exciting and nerve wrecking all at once. It was 37 degrees out, windy and very cloudy. This produced quite a few challenges for me to overcome. Cold: not great weather to be outside in, a challenge to keep them warm and happy, red and… Continue reading Engagement Session
Don’t try. Do.
I hold myself to high standards. Always have. Many times they are unrealistic standards, especially after getting sick. Frequently I have forgotten to adjust my expectations (mostly out of habit). I forget that things are different now. This is how I get into trouble. Other times I think it is my personality. No matter how… Continue reading Don’t try. Do.
Problems
Every single person, regardless of age, gender or ethnicity faces problems. Albeit different ones and to varying degrees. This week while reading The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck, I came across this quote: "When we feel that we're choosing our problems, we feel empowered. When we feel that our problems are being forced upon… Continue reading Problems
Limitless
I want to teach my daughter that she can do anything. Anything that she puts in time and effort to achieve. Nothing is only for boys or only for girls. If there is something she wants to do or learn it can be done. Everything just takes research, practice and dedication. In the last few months I… Continue reading Limitless
Posing for Portraits
Natural light is my dear friend. It has assisted me thus far on my photography journey. Until now. Recently I have been trying to learn how to take studio style portraits with an off camera flash setup. Here are a few of my images, well more than a few of Taylor, but who's counting?? The… Continue reading Posing for Portraits
Loosening the Reins
Parenting and / or child rearing is tough. There is no right way, but lots of 'wrong' ways. There are a lot of opinions though! People always have a simple solution for what ever the current problem or obstacle is too. Even without fully understanding the situation or the dynamic of those involved. I'm sure… Continue reading Loosening the Reins
The Bullet Journal
It has happened. I am Bullet Journalling. For those of you who have not yet heard about this fad let me explain. It is basically a single notebook that is a notebook, planner and to do list all in one. It contains - EVERYTHING, well everything you decide to put in it. It is personalizable so that… Continue reading The Bullet Journal
Posing Workshop
At the beginning of January I attended a seminar and workshop called The Art & Science of Posing by Pierre Stephenson. He is the author of Foundations of Posing: A Comprehensive Guide for Wedding and Portrait Photographers. I signed up because I wanted to gain more insight on not only how to pose people, but… Continue reading Posing Workshop
She be Sellin’
Taylor is in her third year of Girl Scouts! This year she wanted to make a higher cookie goal and crush it. I love her determination. Day one we spent 2 hours going door to door in our neighborhood. Yes, that sounds like a lot - however - we only made it around the block… Continue reading She be Sellin’
The New Normal (long read)
Transverse Myelitis is an experience that I would not wish on anyone I have truly learned so much in the last two years. I am a better person because of it. I think that TM has really allowed me the time to slow down, stop and look at myself - who I truly am -… Continue reading The New Normal (long read)
Shaking it Up with a ‘Sweet’ New Skill
I LOVE learning new things. The challenge excites me and the knowledge stimulates me. Over the last few weeks I have been pushing myself to make things from scratch. Last week I made salted caramel cupcakes filled with homemade caramel and topped with a salted caramel butter cream frosting. These were delicious, however next time… Continue reading Shaking it Up with a ‘Sweet’ New Skill
Garden Marinara via Samsung Galaxy
Our small garden this year has been producing in spurts. We will have a handful of tomatoes one week and the next - BOOM - tomato overload. With this batch I decided to try my hand at making marinara from scratch. After spending sometime trying to peel the tomatoes (with the help of my wonderful husband)… Continue reading Garden Marinara via Samsung Galaxy
Savoring Life's Moments 