School Years

The Best Spots For Family Photos In Austin, From A Family Photographer Families are my jam. The crazier and more energetic, the better. As a family photographer here in Austin, one of the questions I'm...

My first-born son. He's a tween-ager.  At least, I think. Actually hang on..I'm literally going to google how old you have to be, to be considered a tween. Ok, yup.  He is. In fact, since he is...

Guide To Toddler-Friendly Indoor Play In Austin Even with Austin’s 300 days of sunshine each year, sometimes it’s just too chilly, wet, or sweltering to play outdoors. But with a toddler around, you’ve still got...

My son is currently 3 ½ years old. Since he was about 2 ½ years old, people have asked me “when will he go to school?” I’ve always been very confused with this question....

It's almost that time to pull out the cameras and capture your cutie on the 1ST DAY OF SCHOOL - even if virtually! This is an especially weird time in the midst of a...

My boys are 10, 7 and 6. They are all in school full time. Yet, I have made the decision to become a stay-at-home mom. I know, it seems a little backwards. Most moms...

I have the best sister-in-law I could have ever wished for. She is warm, loving, kind, funny and incredible with my kids. She has always been wise about life and perfect with how she...

If you had asked me three months ago if Mother’s Day Out (MDO) is worth it, I would have strongly hesitated before answering.  We have our battles.  For one, my daughter is now a...

While my kiddo and I were on vacay across the country, he developed hand foot mouth disease (while getting molars). I had no idea. Because like so many things with kiddos, these germs showed themselves...

In late 2017, I wrote a post called My Changing Body as a way to talk about body image and weight in ways women don’t discuss enough. I’ve never been fully satisfied with my...