I love the seasonality of life and how nature’s timing is always so perfect. There is beauty in every month, every season, if we seek it out and savor it. Kids have a way of getting us back into tune with the rhythms of nature and the excitement of each season.

Is it just me, or did time feel “slower” back in the 90s? Was it because we were little or because we were living our lives free from the screen (not counting Nick at Nite :))? I can still hear the AC humming while we ate freeze pops and sat on the couch watching the latest “Disney Original” after a long day of running through the sprinklers and too much sun.

I’d hardly consider myself an expert on motherhood. In fact, just when I feel like I finally have a grip on things, we enter into a new “phase” (why are kids always in “phases,” anyways?) and I find myself back to square one. However, in honor of my 5th Mother’s Day, I’m sharing 5 ways I find joy in the mundane, the messy, and the wild ride that is motherhood.

One of my favorite things about spring is driving on the freeway and seeing clumps of daffodils sprouting up along the side of the road. How do they get there?

This recipe is FOUR ingredients and takes 5 minutes to make.

The location you choose for your photos, when combined with the wardrobe you select literally IS the aesthetic of your photos — so choose wisely!

If you decided to book newborn photos (great choice!!), below are my tips for preparing you, your baby, and your home.

My “word” for 2023 was “Joy.”

A few months ago, I was asked to be the contributing photographer for the Willoughby Neighbors and Mentor Living Magazines! If you live in either one of these wonderful cities, then you likely receive this publication. Each month, they feature a family as a way to “get to know” your neighbors — which I love.

Here are my 5 tips for how to dress for your next family photo session!

It’s buttery and sweet and tastes like summer. Serve it straight from oven with LOTS of vanilla ice cream.

July 16th is NATIONAL ICE CREAM DAY!

Celebrate the occasion by making this FIVE ingredient homemade vanilla ice cream!

These ribs fall off the bone every time. I think the secret ingredient here is the dijon mustard.

My baptism package will include 30-minutes of coverage and 50+ of the best images of the day. Investments start at $175, 20% of which will be donated back to your parish in your child’s name.

Mini Sessions will be held on Saturday, May 6th at Penitentiary Glen in Kirtland from 4:30-7:30pm AKA the golden hours!! The pictures below give you an idea of the dreamy set up. Interested in booking? Reserve your spot by sending me a DM or filling out the contact form on my website linked here 

I wanted to create a little haven for my little man; a safe space for his BIG toddler feelings to rest after a busy day. There is such a calm, cozy vibe that makes me never want to leave when I’m rocking him to sleep.

On January 10th, our little bundle arrived promptly on the day after his due date (so thoughtful!). It’s true what they say, your heart really does double in size, increasing it’s endless capacity to love another child.

My plans this month include baking (and eating) a TON of cookies, making homemade gifts (more to come on that!), creating new Christmas traditions with my family, and just taking some time to rest and reflect on 2022’s many blessings.

It’s easy to get stuck on the hamster wheel of life - particularly if you are in a season of survival, like I sometimes feel that I am. But taking a moment each day to give thanks is so important. The days are long, the years are short, and life, in general, goes by in a blink.

I realized over the years, that hygge has played an integral part in my role at home - I’m always striving to create a warm space for my family - something baking in the oven, slow cooking on the stove, and soft lighting throughout the house. When you do these things for and with the people you love - that's hygge my friends!