I am so excited to welcome the talented illustrator Hoda Hadadi to my blog today. My words are in bold! … More
Category: children
Ode to Summer
It’s the night before school and I can’t sleep. As a teacher, the night before school, I couldn’t sleep as … More
This is Childhood: Four
This is 4. “I love you Mommy” sing song whispers. Writing “I LVOE YOU” turned into “I LOVE YOU…” Getting … More
The ‘I Love’ List
I love: Karachi clothing lines stepping out of the Abu Dhabi airport and having my glasses fog up instantly the … More
The Box
The box has the words NEW RELEASE stamped on it with black ink and is sitting on my doorstep. It’s … More
Behind the Scenes of Quarantine Life…
I was telling a mom of a toddler to enjoy the slower days before school started because once they did, … More
Aaron, Betsy, Caroline, and Molly’s Fall Photos!
This fall has been busy for me, and after my recent author trip to Buffalo, NY, I told myself … More
Noah’s First Year Photos
I had the opportunity to take Noah’s first year photos with his big sister Emaan (15) and big brother Adam … More
A Rare Braid
My fingers are clumsier as they form a braid in Z’s hair. The hair lifts and folds as I tighten … More
Jackie’s Family Session
I love photographing repeat clients because I see to the children get so big! Last year I captured Jackie and … More
A Sealed Book
I was driving through my neighborhood when I saw a couple of other mothers strolling with their toddlers in the neighborhood. … More
Eggs to Eggs, Smiles to Smiles…
This summer I haven’t strung my words together just so. Rather than write, I peruse blogs of mothers who have … More
Mr. Sun, Sun, Mr. Golden Sun…
Right as the sun starts to swirl down, down, down away from the blue of the sky, everything seems less … More
The Calm Before The Storm…
With schools closing early and things being cancelled all around me, I love the peace that comes before the storm. … More
Salty Fix
The very below picture is one of my favorites. It’s my 3 year old ‘A’ running to her grandparents and … More
Jackie’s Fall Photosession!
“Autumn…the year’s last, loveliest smile.” [Indian Summer]” ― William Cullen Bryant Here are some photos of Jackie’s & Sam’s … More
Zina’s Family Fall Photoshoot
I enjoyed photographing this family of 4. Isis just turned 2 and Josiah was an adorable baby! I loved this … More
Eid in Atlanta!
Sharing a few of my Eid photos as well as this article on Atlanta Muslim that featured the many diverse … More
Sneak Peek: Lailah’s Lunchbox!
“Did you order a book?” my brother asks holding up a package outside my front door. I love books … More
Author Interview: Razeena Gutta of “Read Little Muslims!”
Razeena Gutta is the author and founder of Read Little Muslims. I first noticed her a few months ago on Facbeook. … More