You are beautiful and radiant as you carry a special little one into the world. You feel their kicks, you know when they are restless and you’ve heard the sound of their heartbeat. Let’s capture this season for how beautiful, tender and exciting it is. Here are some reasons you should go for it! Let your child know how loved they were, even before they…

What's it like being a parent right now? It’s harder than ever. But don’t forget about grace, mama. Grace is extravagant favour we're given though we did nothing to deserve it. And this extravagant grace has such a way of holding us close. Grabbing us from the crazy of the day and holding us still. These days we're sitting at home, unable to travel…

Sometimes I like to look through old photographs. And not digital ones, but physical ones. Ones that I can hold in my hand running my thumb over memories and faces. Where I can feel torn corners and flip it over to read notes in cursive writing of names and places and ages. It’s almost like I am reading love letters from the years that have…

I know you’re out there comparing yourself to the other moms. I know you’re checking out how parents are making this at-home, all day, every day thing work during the pandemic. I know this because I’m doing it too. Depending on the ages and stages of your child, special needs and preferences, there are challenges. And…

With the government recommendations for social distancing, we can feel so alone. It’s been just over a week for our family without visiting a family member or friend, but it feels like it’s been longer. Even with all the internet capabilities, I still feel lonely. When my son Henry climbs down the stairs into our basement, he’s…

There is something about winter that can feel so heavy and so burdensome. It’s like we’re wrapped in thick blankets, mittens, and hats for months. When spring hits, it's like everything that was sleeping wakes up. Everything that was sitting on the sidelines gets up to dance. Many of us got a taste of spring last week, and we opened up our windows…

Step 1: Choose a professional photographer that you love Choose a professional you're confident will capture the unique beauty that exists in your pregnancy. One that whenever you see their pictures show up on social media, you’re captivated and inspired. Step 2: Think about what these photos will mean to you as you and your baby get…

You just had a baby. Your clothes don’t fit the same way. Your eyes are tired. Your hair is thrown together in a top bun on the best of days. You're wondering whose body this is because you don’t completely feel like yourself. You may feel like the last thing you want to be is photographed. “Give me five months, give me a year.” And so you gladly…

Time and time again, I have seen how thankfulness makes life rich. When we take the time to count the gifts we have, it's like painting colour in our perspective. It speaks life and courage into our bones to keep on going and to live life well. We forget. It takes reminders like post-it notes, writing it down, saying it out loud to convince us again. To…

Sometimes mamas tell me they don't want a maternity session the second time around. I get that. It can feel like this stage in their lives has already been captured. Or maybe they don't feel as beautiful as they did the first time. Sometimes they're just too darn busy. BUT, the thing is, it's a great opportunity to connect it with the soon-to-be…

If you're telling me about your day at school, I will listen. I promise. If you're venting because you aren't getting along with your friend, I will listen. I promise. If you're bouncing ideas off of me for what to get Dad for a birthday present, I will listen. I promise. If you're saying why you're afraid of something, I will listen. I promise. If you're talking to your…

You’re in good hands, little one. I hope you know what it means to be surrounded every single day of your life. I hope you feel the weight of arms around you. The hands that draw you in by family, friends and by heaven. I hope you know the joy and vulnerability of living life with people. I hope you know the courage that comes when you let…