“Such solicitous care I have never had. Chairs pulled out for me, things picked up for me, milk offered me, … 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!
Embracing Wrinkles
After babies and children, I love taking photos of old people. I remember asking Loreena, my inlaws’s amazing cleaning lady, … More
Plummy
“My optimism wears heavy boots and is loud.” – Henry Rollins. I love this pair of plum suede boots I … More
Mommy-Baby Love
There is an amazed curiosity in every young mother. It is strangely miraculous to see and to hold a living … More
Toddler Patience
“You can learn many things from children. How much patience you have, for instance.” – Franklin P. Jones Toddlers can … More
Amy’s Surprise
My friend Amy is a great photographer who took some maternity photos of me. I’ve seen a sneak peek of … More
The Pom Pom Fall Collection
“After the meals were served and the dishes were done, Grandma Amy would sit quietly by the big living-room … More
Fragility
Red Dough
“Once Play-Doh colors are mixed, there’s no going back” – Dee Ann Stewart. I made some playdough the other … More
Boxing It Up
Organizing is what you do before you do something, so that when you do it, it is not all mixed … More
Salma’s Photoshoot
“Everyone has a ‘best friend’ during each stage of life- only a precious few have the same one.” – Anonymous. … More
Befriending Birds
“We sent thee not, but as a Mercy for all creatures” (Quran 21: 107)
Cookie Dough Cravings
(Featured on Huffington Post here!) The cookie dough in the freezer is calling my name. Raw, sugary, buttery cookie dough. … More
A Change in Gears
“I fold the drab maternity pants with the frayed elastic waistband and place them back in the box. Then I … More
Having a Bigger Heart
While making & playing with play-dough with Z, I was struck by these 2 cookie cutters. We need to let … More
Breaking Boundaries One Cupcake at a Time
• Location: Islamic Community Center of Atlanta, Fayetteville, USA During the Maghrib prayer, these two children of different origin took … More
Stuffed
It’s difficult to think anything but pleasant thoughts while eating a homegrown tomato – Lewis Grizzard. Stuffed … More
Smiling Eyes
It’s easy to complain about children. But when we want to express our joy, our love, the words elude us. … More
Inedible Candy
We made the buttons on the screen look so good you’ll want to lick them – Steve Jobs Another Montessori … More
Montessori – Lima Beans
All of these concepts seemed easy for her to grasp, which surprised … More
Doodling Through Life 