“A family can develop only with a loving woman as its center.” ~ Karl Wilhelm Friedrich Schlegel Here’s Leena’s … More
Author: Doodling Through Life
When I doodle, whether it be swirls or figurines, I am transformed to a world in which my doodles live, and my thoughts become clear. My mind breathes.
I used to teach second grade. Now, I am a Stay-At-Home-Mother to three girls, a seasonal family photographer, and an around-the-clock-children's book author who gets distracted by my camera and buttery sunlight. Thank you for stopping by!
Colors of Home
Frying pan!
The Possibiilties of a Bumblebee
“Tout d’abord poussé par ce qui se fait en aviation, j’ai appliqué aux insectes les lois de … More
Wisteria
Wisteria Haiku ~ Happy Wednesday! Something we stumbled upon on a walk to the park. “In pale moonlight the wisteria’s … More
the L word
I’ve always had a problem with it. I’ve always had too much of it and often gotten in trouble for … More
Lessons from an Albatross
Think 100 times before you take a decision, But once that decision is taken, stand by it as one man. … More
Spring
It’s spring here which means chalky decks, and toddler feet bottoms roughened with chalk dust. It means bubbles being diligently … More
Cycles of Motherhood
“Why was it that so many women artists who had renounced having children could then paint nothing but mothers and … More
What Livelihood Really Is
live·li·hood ˈlīvlēˌho͝od/: a means of securing the necessities of life. noun I remember joking with my husband when he was holding … More
Ice Ice Baby!
Baby A mesmerized by outdoor ice! Love her lashes and how the outdoor air looks oh-so-chilly. Love this dua (prayer) … More
Fragments of Friday
Dealing with: moody weather, messy-again kitchens, occasional-nap-fighting-toddler, growing-taller-preschooler. Dealing with scattered-blocks-on-the-floor, discarded-tangerine-peels-on-the-table, half-a-dozen-milky-murky-sippy-cups-adorning-the-counter, and a camera-with-over-flowing-photos. Dealing with a clean-crumpled-ball-of-laundry-in-dryer, grimy-glass-table-finger-prints, little-girl-hairbows-and-bangles-on … More
1 Realization, 5 Blogs
Today’s Realization: I am that mother, the one holding a squirmy, wailing toddler in one hand at checkout. In the … More
Alan & Jibril’s Photoshoot
I’m excited to share Alan & Jibril’s photoshoot below. This photoshoot I feel is different from my usual photoshoots as … More
Aariz’s 3rd Birthday
Here are some images of Aariz’s 3rd Birthday. You may remember Misha’s 4th birthday photos from some months back. Amber … More
Snow Day
Advice is like snow – the softer it falls, the longer it dwells upon, and the deeper in sinks into … More
Anticipation
Atlanta snow means miniature baby snow castles, slippery snowy boot foot prints on wooden floors, steamy homemade chicken corn soup … More
Fleeting Infanthood
“Soon you won’t even remember what your child looked like as an infant.” ~ Publix Baby Newsletter. I was glimpsing … More
Hand-Me-Downs
I love hand-me-down clothes, and especially seeing my first’s clothes on my second child’s brings back such memories. Love little … More
Savoring Days
During my teaching days, I remember each week changing my helpers on my special helper chart. And how each week … More
Sangeetha & Stathis
I’ve really been enjoying my January photoshoots, even though they have been quite chilly. Below is an engagement photoshoot of Sangeetha … More
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