We met for a glass of wine and a long chat after the kids were in bed and the daddies were holding down the forts. Normally, it’s scones and coffee in the morning, but scheduling just didn’t permit this time. And, oh heck…after what we have been through, wine seemed more appropriate. My friend and […]
Cuteness overload! I was honored to take newborn photos for beautiful baby Ireoluwa this past weekend. She’s 2 weeks old and slept happily through our entire session together. Such a darling peanut. Her big sisters, 14-month-old twins Deborah and Esther, were so gentle and loving and excited to pose with her. Ibiyemi and Odunayo, it […]
“Come with me,” he had said. His job was sending him to France for a week and he wanted me to join him when he was through with business for a few days. We’d meet in Paris. A chance to relax. Reconnect. To find ourselves again. This was more than a typical get-away. It was an opportunity […]
Eloise and I have a Valentine’s tradition. It happened organically…so much so that the realization that I treasure this tradition surprised me. Valentine’s Day has never been a favorite “holiday” of mine. In fact…quite the opposite. But ever since our sweetheart came into the picture, we’ve celebrated together. I was about 20 weeks pregnant with Eloise when Mike and […]
Well, I complained about not having snow last week, and someone must have heard me. My wish was more than granted with 19+ inches. Mother Nature doesn’t mess around. Although there are more than a few black dots that come with this much snow, I have to admit…it’s one big fat gold star for me this week. […]