I had the opportunity to take Fela’s one year photos last week! This is my last summer session! I may … More
Category: Motherhood
One Year Old Session!
It’s a magical blessing to see your baby grow, but it passes somewhat in a haze! When I get to … More
Weaving a Web of Fragile Silence…
I have dropped of Z to school, and there’s just A and me in the car. The car is mostly … 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
Scoop of Monotony
“In a child’s lunch box, a mother’s thoughts.” ~ Japanese Proverb The packing of a school lunch can be the … More
12 Beautiful Things
12 Beautiful Things I’ve Enjoyed: Video: Japanese high schoolers seeing a chick hatch outside its egg. Mind boggling! Do you dream … More
Snap, Crackle, Pop
I am sitting on Z’s bed trying to get the bedtime routine over and done with a quick read aloud … 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
9 Non-Goals
Last year, I was inspired by blogger Erin Loechner, who instead of writing resolutions wrote non-goals in 2015 and 2016. Gentle ways … 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
Ismail’s Photoshoot!
I really enjoyed my fall photosessions. I will be taking a break in winter, but may be back in spring! … More
Farah’s Birthday Photosession!
Last year, I had the opportunity to photograph Reema’s maternity session and this year I got to photograph Reema and Khalid … More
The Shape of Stories
“You should write because you love the shape of stories and sentences and the creation of different words on a … More
Gardens of Kindness
I am at a ‘Graduation Ceremony’ or a ‘Moving Up Ceremony’ or a ‘Pre-K Presentation,’ whatever you call it. Z is … More
Releasing Lailah: May 1st…
I like how the seasons blend into one another. From my window, I used to only see brown bare branches … More
Nurturing Gifts
“Sometimes I feel like the bulk of my job – as a writer, as a mother, is simply to protect … More
12 Non-Goals
I was inspired by this post of Erin, another blogger’s. At the turn of a new year, you see a … More
Grey
“No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn.” ~ Hal Borland I am always surprised by how swiftly winter strikes. … More
Alaina’s Photoshoot
“Little girls bring such delight with hearts so warm and smiles so bright!” – Unknown Taking photos of repeat clients … More
Doodling Through Life 