I am so blessed in so many ways.  I treasure my family and that is part of why I do what I do, its a privilege to preserve moments…snapshots…milestones that pass by altogether too quickly.

My life changed in such an amazing way when I became a mother.  My heart was opened and I began experiencing love in a way you just can’t grasp until you’re there 🙂 In our bedtime prayers each night, I thank God for another day spent with Audrina.  Sometimes I just sit and stare at her in amazement-that God has entrusted her to us, at how much wonder I see in her eyes, that 20 months with her have already passed, at how beautiful she is…I could go on and on!

I know I have crazy pregnancy hormones right now, but last night as I sifted through my monthly archives of pictures I’ve snapped of Audrina, I started to sob. I wanted to run in her room, wake her up, and hold her tight…smell her hair and kiss her cheeks. (I resisted this urge since it was nearly midnight!) I am just overwhelmed with how much I love her and enjoy being her momma.

My parents warned me that as I grew older time would speed up-it has and I hate it. I want to remember every day, every moment I have with our children. Sometimes I get in such a rush trying to balance responsibilities, I have to remember to SLOW DOWN. The housework can wait, editing can be done after bedtime, frozen pizza will do for dinner.

I took these pictures of Audrina this week and can’t believe how big she looks! Lets face reality, not everyone (ok, hardly anyone :)) can afford to have professional portraits done monthly or quarterly, but PLEASE don’t let that be an excuse to not capture moments with your family.  Get out your phone or point-and-shoot and document these special days! And come see me too 😉