Author Archives: Thea It’s tricky when he calls down at night …”Mom, will you lay with me…” after his dad puts him to bed. He wants an extra snuggle, a back rub or to talk through something that happened in his day. The first two don’t take very long, it’s when he feels like talking…and isn’t it terrible…  Spirit Sessions are perfect for documenting a new mile marker in your life. Katie recently made Executive National Vice President in her natural wellness company (Arbonne) , and contacted me for a fresh new head shot for the feature she will have in her company publication. On the day of our session, Katie and I… show 1 comment Yep, she is totally beaming -  Simple tips for grand results Who needs more vibrant, thriving energy than working mothers? And I believe if you’re a mother, you’re always working. Now if you have the added pleasure or pain, however you see it, of holding down a paying position while caring for your family than you truly need a strong energy… no comments  this was a day where I couldn’t let go of not getting it all done burning the midnight oil the stretch took me to the other side effectiveness no longer my ally late night computer work is almost always a red flag that things are out of balance once in a while it must be… show 7 comments I guess to ebb and flow is just natural right? Nice to have enough of a reference to guide ourselves back to. xoxoxo Oh how I can relate with this post. It can be so difficult balancing everything. I m currently in that juggling stage….but I have dropped everything and am slowly picking the balls back up again. It is great though when you can recognize. Pause for a moment and say…this needs to change. It is then when we start walking towards balance. If only we could stay there. xoxo i believe there is one little word that stands out in this beautiful poetic writing… surrender…. surrender… have you read the book ‘A return to love’ by Marianne Williamson.. . mmmm…. such a beautiful book… written as beautifully as your writing…. surrender to love xx This sounds so familiar. I think a spa day is in order. Thea, I hope that you are right! I keep telling myself “baby steps”. That I can’t make it happen all in one day, but it will happen in time. xo Tina-thank you – so I am not alone!? The awareness is key isn’t it? giggle Then to be aware of all the conscious and subconscious choices I make each day, and the acceptance of time and what is possible in a day. I keep telling myself with that will come empowerment in place of feeling overwhelm. xo I feel like I could have written this myself! So much to do, not enough time to do it, and trying to take care of myself as well. A balancing act, in which we find ourselves out of balance at times, but I do feel that it will balance itself out again, as long as we are aware of it.  Melissa is a local yoga instructor, who loves creating and holding space for her students to explore on the mat. Her other creative passion is being a mother to her 2 children. She contacted me to get some updated head shots and some photographs to use on her website that will be launching soon. In… no comments show 2 comments i love this ‘across the room’ series… love seeing you here too..giggle xx Love this Thea! So cool that he’s such a little reader… |
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What a beautful photo!!! I love it. I absolutely am a big fan of these types of snapshots and not always posed pictures. : ) You and your son look so much at ease and happy.
*This* is a beautiful moment.
Love it!!
from the most amazing sparkly woman
Think of you whenever we are snuggling under them. xoxoxo
this is perfect– thank GOD you are letting go of the “perfect” shot so these perfect moments can be captured . .. love love love– where ever did you get that ceiling beauty and twinkle lights .. heeee
That makes me so happy honey…
Tears welling here just reading your comment. You are a fabulous mama to those furry babies-they need you and love you…and you are a great aunt and family member- loved, appreciated and needed. xoxoxo
You still have one at home with you which is a blessing but I imagine also exhausting. I just photographed a family with a 17yr old boy, 12 yr old boy, 5 yr old boy and 3 yr old girl. Something about seeing the span really made me realize how one day my little boy will be 17. Oh geez…I started tearing up when talking to the mom. They were such sweet kids too. We do the best we can in the moment-but I think keeping in mind it won’t be forever helps me get out of myself sometimes. xo
This made me teary. So sweet!!! I struggle with the same thing at times. After a long day I can be short because I am ready for a break and you have reminded me that I need to slow down and cherish some of those moments because they will too soon be gone (just wish it was easier to remember at the end of a 12 hr day with them..lol)!
This photo so touched my heart. I’m fighting tears – am so sad not to have a beautiful child in my life ,,,,Only cats and dogs.
BUT – I love them and they love me. Love You.
Oh man, do I ever ***LOVE*** this picture. So much “our life” captured in one single snapshot, that no one would know or care to know, but what defines our family and experiences (cats included.)