How many days until summer?!  I can not wait to road trip again with my favorite guys to my favorite beach!  

This here is Delanie, havin fun. Yet she knows she created a Kodak memorable moment. 

Micaiah travels the world giving back and has a heart for international conflict resolution. I’m so glad I was able to capture this photo of her hanging out and laughing. 

Josh Carter and Sarah Barthel of Phantogram performing a live DJ set. 

She was somewhat nervous about the robo monster behind us but she managed to muster up a scared smile :)

Celebrating the start of spring with at a Holi Hindu festival in India.

Alexi & Tegan hug everyday when she gets home from school. 

“Knowing a person is like music, what attracts us to them is their melody, and as we get to know who they are, we learn their lyrics.” - Unknown. Still filled with love today, especially for my music men. I love that my husband is passionate about his own love of music and shares it with our young boys. 

His smile makes my day even if he mess up the whole house

I took this photo on his 31st birthday. I love it because it captures the light and kindness in his eyes. He likes it because it captures how big his biceps are. Men, amirite? ?

During our first big snow of the winter. 

Miranda giving kisses to her best friend Bandit. Since birth there's been an unbreakable bond..

Dr. Jovie and Dr. Pippa very excited about their three-year-old wellness visit at the doctors' office. Everyone loved their outfits just as much as they did.

Look, kids don’t always love when you take them out in freezing temperatures and make them take their coats off *and* make them smile. But...all it takes is one moment. This was that moment.

The prettiest under-sofa conspiratorial gathering. Oh to be a fly on the wall of this meeting. 

Wer sich auf den kurzen, aber steilen, Fußweg zum Schloss Heidelberg macht, wird mit einem tollen Blick über die Stadt belohnt. 

If you take the short but steep path to Heidelberg Castle, you will be rewarded with a great view of the city.

Early in the morning when my daughter woke up she went to the living room and saw me standing by the window. The first thing she asked me to do is hug her and the take a selfie of us together. It made my day.

During college there was a beautiful snow fall, so a couple of friends and I went outside to enjoy. My friend captured this snowflake and I love remembering the joy of playing in the snow.

“Being a mother is learning about strengths you didn’t know you had, and dealing with fears you didn’t know existed.” -Linda Wooten

Beautiful day for a walk in downtown Greenville, SC  with my sunshine?

Expressing the wild side (we all have within us), after celebrating a friend’s ? party in school!!

The children had too much fun sharing and releasing their innermost emotions while enjoying friendship and an awesome time. 

This is moment of being “yourself”.

It was cold...it was raining...but this walk was so fun with her!

Jaecey and Jayden enjoying a beautiful winter day in NYC. It all started with them playing and throwing leaves. It was such a beautiful moment I had to capture it. 

The girls was putting on makeup and they thought they had done a good job and asked me to take their picture 

Travelers in a Texas airport pull their luggage rollers to the next destination.

The light in a child's eyes is all it takes to make it a magical time of the year.

I was at my mother in laws and she had just finished the tree and this was the first time Amelia had seen it. A true classic moment

My step son Ashton was 13 years old and played in a tournament at Sports at the Beach in Delaware. It was the semi final game. It was suppose to be 7 innings, but because they remained tied went 10 innings. We were losing 9-2 when he came in to pitch the 2nd inning. He pitched 9 innings and started the last inning with a runner already placed on 2nd base. It was the hottest game he had ever pitched and came out with the win 11-10.Immediately after, every emotion he had built up the entire game came pouring out when he was able to embrace his father and finally breathe. 

I bought her some makeup for Christmas. One day, before shopping, she wanted to do her own makeup, so I let her have fun and do her thing. Once she was done we went on our way; she has a brave soul. Of course we got looks but the best thing was strangers telling her how beautiful she is.

Exactly 12 hours ago, we were enjoying our very first morning together, alone, in our new home. It was raining, and he “watered” flowers and “washed” his hands through the open window. So very happy; this moment was all I ever imagined, and all I could ever have hoped for. Yet tonight, I’m in my bed with a feverish little boy resting on my chest. While a fever is not at all a big deal, we never want to see our children unwell. Just goes to show how things can sometimes change in an instant. It’s so important to be grateful for all that we have, always. To push the trivial things aside and simply recognize all that truly matters.

Ava, Fall 2017

I love my baby brother.

These two inspire me to go out and play outdoors. 

This was at an annual event, "Walk in the Park" to celebrate awareness and understanding of individuals with Down Syndrome. This photo was captured of my son who has overcome so many huge obstacles in his short 5 years of life. He is the love of our lives. 

Our first trip together in SF

There are plenty of fish in the sea. Luckily, I caught you and made you into a delicious sushi roll! 

Having you was a dream......i hope we can enjoy this journey

Our Gatsby themed wedding brought all ages to the dance floor. That's our little ring bearer, Benjamin, having a great time with his Auntie Grace. Even after taking photos all day in brisk Chicago weather, Benji still kept the party going!

Never forget to smile.

The evil queen