Nana’s visiting all the way from Pakistan. Nana loves nature and brings lots of nature treasures inside our home. Here … 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!
Z’s Nursery – Pakistani Style
“As I picked her up and peeled off the warm damp layers, I had this strange feeling of female communion. … More
Pink and Green
“Pink is the navy blue of India” – Diana Vreeland I think Pink is also the navy blue of Pakistan. Here’s … More
Blue and Red
“Why do two colors, put one next to the other, sing? Can one really explain this? No. Just as one … More
Crayola Cousins
Give crayons. Adults are disturbingly impoverished of these magical dream sticks. ~Dr. SunWolf I have 3 brothers and no sisters. Growing … More
Hugging Eyes
So I know the picture below is a little blurry, but when I look at it, I remember that … More
Painted Feet
“Mothering should involve both taking care of someone who is dependent and at the same time supporting that person in … More
Vanity?
“Life is like a mirror: we get the best results when we smile at it” – Anonymous. Z’s hair is … More
Swirling and Swinging of Words
“I love writing. I love the swirl and swing of words as they tangle with human emotions.” ~James Michener When … More
A Victory Lap
“The parents exist to teach the child, but also they must learn what the child has to teach them; and … More
A Tale of Turmeric
“Each spice has a special day to it. For turmeric it is Sunday, when light drips fat and butter-colored into … More
Up, Up, and Away!
Elephant Stairway
“A traveler without observation is a bird without wings.” – Moslih Eddin Saadi A regular photo of stairs you may think. … More
Pearls
Z is messy. Even with a bib, she can eat pasta and can get tomato sauce all over her sleeves. … More
Shadow, Shadow on the Wall, Who’s The Fairest of Them All?
I like the shadow of Z and her profile. She was slinking up the stairs in this photo and I … More
A Walking Clock
“It will be gone before you know it. The fingerprints on the wall appear higher and higher. Then suddenly they … More
Miniature Life
We were trying to distract Z with a stray cat in Lahore, but instead she was interested in this ant. … More
Textures
I love the textures of the smooth, hard beige beads against the soft, plush grey fur. I love the … More
Crumbly Red
Crumbly Red Brick Pillar from Lahore Fort that contains lots of history. Time has made its mark on these strong, … More
Complementary Colours Done Right
Here’s Z with my husband’s cousin. I just love the colours she’s wearing – orange and blue so had to … More
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