I went to Charleston

I went to Charleston

After nine years of friendship (and four more of acquaintance-ship), the very first Marian-Jennifer girls weekend finally happened.  No husbands (no offense, men!), no kiddos (you know we love you!), no agenda (for two type-A’s, our basic agenda was practically not even a schedule).  Just a couple of foodie stops, a shopping excursion, and a nice…

Beach Family Portraits

Beach Family Portraits

Beach Family Photos are idyllic. Or, at the very least, they look idyllic.  The glowing sunset, the happy laughter, the cute-in-love parentals, the frolicking, the giggling. Memories, preserved. Real Life doesn’t usually involve meandering walks on the beach or playful moments of family unity at all the right times. Real Life isn’t always rose-gold and idyllic….

I went to Edmonton

I went to Edmonton

Traveling across Canada proves to me that I am not a Canadian. Most specifically, traveling in Edmonton provided ample opportunities to prove to myself (and the Canadians around me) just how American I still am. Lieutenant. How would you pronounce that word? I pronounce it loo-ten-ent. Just like it’s spelled, right? Well, as I toured the…

#alittlelightpanelmixer

#alittlelightpanelmixer

How many of us have ever felt like a failure? What about fearful, do any of us battle fear? Oh, and my personal favorite: insecurity.  Anyone insecure? The ladies nodded, self-consciously and cautiously.  No one wanted to be the first one to acknowledge insecurities and fears but eventually we all admitted what I assumed: we…

Abbotsford Newborn

Abbotsford Newborn

Do you remember the maternity photos? After wandering the streets of our own little downtown while celebrating family of three in anticipation of becoming a family of four, cozying into home was the perfect Abbotsford newborn photo plan. But what do you do when the kiddo doesn’t want to cooperate but newborn photos need to…

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