“Here’s the thing, effective parenting and, more specifically, effective discipline, don’t require punishment. Equating discipline with punishment is an unfortunate, but common misconception. The root word in discipline is actually disciple which in the verb form means to guide, lead, teach, model, and encourage. In the noun form disciple means one who embraces the teaching […]

“For just one second, look at your life and see how perfect it is. Stop looking for the next secret door that is going to lead you to your real life. Stop waiting. This is it: there’s nothing else. It’s here, and you’d better decide to enjoy it or you’re going to be miserable wherever […]

“To live, will be an awfully big adventure.”  – Peter Pan With Peter Pan as the theme for baby boy’s nursery and having watched my sweet girl take leaps of faith, even in extreme fear, in her life, I found this quote only fitting for the introduction to this post. Stacy and I met via […]

My dear, in the midst of hate, I found there was, within me, an invincible love. In the midst of tears, I found there was, within me, an invincible smile. In the midst of chaos, I found there was, within me, an invincible calm. I realized through it all that–in the midst of Winter, I […]

If I’m being honest, lover or no lover, I’ve never been much of a fan of Valentine’s Day. Nonetheless, I AM a huge fan of celebrating LOVE of all kinds. Whether it be your significant other, your fur babies, or love for your grandma. My heart becomes a little puddle of mush on the floor when […]

“I’ll love you forever, I’ll love you for always. As long as I’m living, my baby you’ll be…” I’m pretty sure these words from Robert Munsch’s ever-popular children’s book should be entitled, “Childhood Nostalgia: The Anthem.” I’ve been photographing Erin, Jesse, and Sawyer for a couple of years now and one thing that always leaves […]