The leaves have just changed colors, the weather fluctuates between lovely and “that’s ok, I didn’t want to go outside anyways”, yep, it’s November. And I may already be getting my Christmas decor out. That also means it’s time to fix my favorite drink of the season. Coffee and tea I drink all year long, […]
5 Tips for a Happier Family Portrait Session
It’s that time of year, all the photographers are posting about mini sessions, moms everywhere lament the trials of choosing complementary outfits for their entire family. I get it, I don’t know of anyone besides myself who actual thinks “sweet, family photo time!”, so here are a few tips for happier experience, perhaps even a […]
To the Mom of the Difficult Child
I say mom, this is really for both parents, but I am also writing this to myself. A pep talk to keep up the hard work of raising the unruliness. You know if you have one: strong-willed, high-needs, hyperactive. You don’t have to think twice whether or not your child falls in to one of […]
Fredericksburg: Food, Wine, and La Rouge
I feel like vacations, or simple time away, results in one of two mentalities, either you cannot wait to get home or you’re ready to get away again. I don’t think we had returned home from our night in Fort Worth, to watch the Dracula ballet, yet we were already planning another baby-free trip. So […]
6 Ways to Add More Fun to Your Gift-Wrapping
I love Christmas. I’m sure I iterated this in a post this time last year, but it’s still true. Sure, the sense of wonder has changed since childhood, but there’s still so much fun and magic this time of year. All of the traditions, makes it so much more of a season than just a […]