Dear Children, Love Mom

Somedays, I wishDear Children,

You both just had another birthday, and with a wink of an eye, you are already another year older.  I cannot believe it.  Just yesterday, you were little babies, and with each passing day, you become … Continue reading

The Power of a Good Dream Sent by God

dream from aboveLast night, I had a clear dream that lasted seconds, but had a wealth of information. In my dream, I was on the phone with a friendly acquaintance. You know, another mom from school, baseball, and other casual … Continue reading

Liar Liar

liesBefore I had kids, I was an awesome mom.  I know, I know, that thought is not original and I never said it was.  As a teacher, I believed that kids just needed structure, love, and limits.  I mean, it works in … Continue reading

Somedays, I wish…

Somedays I very sad.  My heart is broken by this constant fear.  However, I try to push it away and look for blessings.  (Trust me, we are truly blessed, but that is another post in itself.)  Somedays are easier than others, to see blessings over the sadness.

Other days, I … Continue reading

I Forgot

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Sometimes, in the middle of life, I forget that I am an optimist   I forget that I  have faith.  I forget the power of photography.  I forget who I am as I work on living.  This weekend, I have been … Continue reading

I hate the puzzle piece

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April is Autism Awareness month, and as a mom to a person with autism, I know I need to do my part in spreading awareness.  I have been brain storming on how to adequately do this all month…hence … Continue reading

I am a person searching for light

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Light.  I love it.  I crave it.  I NEED it.  I have always loved LIGHT.

Photography is all about finding, creating, and using light.  If you find light, you can take amazing pictures.  Photography is a little bit about the … Continue reading

Another Birthday, A new Perspective

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Last Sunday, my son turned 8. As in EIGHT years-old! Seriously, I remember the day he was born like it was YESTERDAY, how have 8 EXTREMELY eventful years passed already???

I admit, I used to get sad on … Continue reading

Happily Ever After

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Twelve years ago today Scott picked me up from work, as usual. He took me to a bike shop and surprised me with the best, easiest question of my life: “Courtney, will you marry me?”  (For our engagement … Continue reading

A Time to Laugh

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Last weekend, we were taken by surprise when Scott was hospitalized.  I am not going to go into details, but you can read about it here.  Anyway, we spent the weekend, away from our kids, … Continue reading