In case you were wondering

They are here. Cicada Brood XIX otherwise known as big fat red eyed bugs that will soon be everywhere! They are already everywhere in my yard this morning.

Blessings

It is as grandmothers that our mothers come into the fullness of their grace.
~Christopher Morley

One of my favorite things to do as a photographer is see moments like this one between grandparents and grandchildren. The bond is just magical - and to be able to capture that? Priceless.

this little piggy

Happy today

Each morning when I open my eyes I say to myself: I, not events, have the power to make me happy or unhappy today. I can choose which it shall be. Yesterday is dead, tomorrow hasn't arrived yet. I have just one day, today, and I'm going to be happy in it.
~Groucho Marx

somewhere in the middle

“Other things may change us, but we start and end with family”
~Anthony Brandt

truest of true

He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart.~unknown

Brothers

Sometimes being a brother is even better than being a superhero.  ~Marc Brown

Two of my favorite boys!

Everything is

There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.
~Albert Einstein

making lemonade

Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It is not just in some of us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.
~Marianne Williamson

Some things are more than what you say, they're what you do.

Today I decided to make lemonade.

One moment

“There is always one moment in childhood when the door opens and lets the future in”

~Deepak Chopra

remember me when I was small

Sometimes just one sneak peek isn't enough ;)

I love how tiny and precious Miss C is in the arms of her sister. It goes so quickly.

the meaning of life

A sister is a gift to the heart, a friend to the spirit, a golden thread to the meaning of life. ~Isadora James

The End of another school year

To learn and never be filled, is wisdom; to teach and never be weary, is love.
~unknown

I have been looking for quotes about teaching and teachers as the year comes to an end. I finally found one that fits our teacher this year.

We were blessed this year with one of those fantastic teachers and I have been trying to come up with an adequate thank you and quite frankly I can't :) so I settled on taking portraits of her children.

Thank you Jessica for all your hard work, your patience, your genuine understanding, and your absolute love of what you do. You are appreciated and you completely rock. Any child that happens to get assigned to you is a very lucky child indeed.

much love,
The Wise Family

Roots

Our roots say we're sisters, our hearts say we're friends.
~Author Unknown

Wonder

"Be aware of wonder.”
~Robert Fulghum

I adore this boy! It was so so hard to narrow his sneak peek down to just this one.

I loved seeing him interact with his surroundings and his complete and totally joy and wonder at the world around him. He’s such a bright eyed curious child and I had the best time at our session watching him discover everything he could. Thanks so much for sharing your sweet boy with me this afternoon.

I’ll be in touch soon with your gallery.

Bigger than life

Acting should be bigger than life. Scripts should be bigger than life. It should all be bigger than life

~Bette Davis

Spring Fever

It's spring fever. That is what the name of it is. And when you've got it, you want - oh, you don't quite know what it is you do want, but it just fairly makes your heart ache, you want it so! ~Mark Twain

A little sunshine on a snow day

Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine. ~Anthony J. D'Angelo

Have you been enjoying the snow?

We have in my neighborhood! I hope you are all staying warm and having fun with your families!

Winter

Winter is the time for comfort, for
good food and warmth, for the touch
of a friendly hand and for a talk beside
the fire: it is the time for home.

~Edith Sitwell

I am enjoying my winter and I hope you all are too. Lots of hot cocoa and marshmallows these days! I have been busy doing some fine art and happily booking spring sessions.