Cherish EVERY Day This Year: Cherish 365 Week 1
Almost every day, not all day, but at some point I feel near my wits end. It’s usually either my kids’ whining, the fighting, or the constant requests for food and entertainment that push me to the...
View ArticleCherish 365 Week 2: It’s Never Too Late to Start a 365 Project
I know, it can be daunting to commit to a project that takes all year. The thought of a photo a day–What if you forget? What if you miss a day? What if you’re starting late? Listen. It’s never too...
View ArticleWhy the Cherish365 Project is My Secret to Impeccable Patience
In the short time since I’ve started this little project I can see it changing the way I think. It has been more than just a challenge for me to take at least one photo a day. It’s turned into a coping...
View ArticleKnowing When to Cherish a Moment
When is a good time to take a second to stop, and capture a moment? I think each part of the day holds special moments for each of us. Many of them are so ordinary we might not even notice them...
View ArticleThe Best Moments Aren’t Always Pretty
I don’t know if I come across as one of those people who have it all together. I hope not. I mean, I try to keep it real and let you know that I suck at cooking for my family and my house is usually a...
View ArticleOur Imperfectly Perfect Week
There was a lot of good and bad this week, and my mission was to capture it honestly. My hope was to celebrate these imperfectly perfect moments that may not come across how we expected on camera, but...
View ArticleIf I Could Do it All Over: A Letter to my 24-Year-Old Self
Brought to you in partnership with Pampers If I could do it all over again—Start over having each of my babies, I wouldn’t change a thing. That is, unless I knew what I know now. In that case, I’d...
View ArticleA Magical Birthday Surprise for My Train-Loving Son
Some kids like trains, some kids love trains, and then there’s my son. Absolutely enthralled by trains. Today my train-loving little boy turned 3. 3 adorable years old, and I’m so happy to say he’s...
View ArticleWhy I Stopped Hiding Behind the Camera: My Secret to Self-Portraits With My Kids
The moment I became a mom I crossed over onto the island of parenthood, of which there is no return. It’s one of those situations we dive into and just hope everything turns out ok. I’d say so far it...
View ArticleI Finally Got My Dad the Gift He’s Been Wanting
“I like this one!” My 5-year-old daughter told me as we shopped for picture frames for my dad’s Father’s Day gift. She was in charge of helping choose everything this year, and assembling the presents....
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