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Just over here raising monarchs and children. Thes

Just over here raising monarchs and children. These kids poop more. By far. But they leave the nest far too soon.

#monarchbutterfly #monarchcaterpillar #raisingmonarchbutterflies #caterpillar #lifecycles #exploringnaturewithchildren

The neighborhood is our classroom. I've worked har

The neighborhood is our classroom. I've worked hard the past few weeks to not create lessons or "do school," but sometimes it just happens. After picking some flowers from our neighbor's yard (with permission), we grabbed our Big Book of Blooms by @yuvalzommer and studied the parts of a flower. As the girls touched pollen and pointed out parts they asked for honey to show their friend, Faith, what honey that the bees make tastes like.

As I get ready for virtual learning through @grpublicschools this fall, I'm trying to control anxiety and be as prepared as I can to supplement with great books, hands on activities and exciting lessons for my kids and our "pod." A trip to @schulerbooks_chapbookcafe today netted some beautiful new books on frogs.

And one of my favorite new pieces is our life cycle board, made by a family member's talented and helpful husband (more to share there soon). So grateful to have a beautiful piece of his woodwork to use - and more people helping support us on this journey!

Not all days of this planning are easy. I'm struggling with anxiety over it all, worrying about failing, fearing losing any sense of myself, and coming to the realization that this isn't a short term problem to solve. But life finds a way, and peace settles in, and friends remind me to breathe and to celebrate and to step back and to be ok with worry....because we are all carrying bits of it....and carrying it together helps.

#covidschool #homeschool #exploringnaturewithchildren #schoolathome2020 #bigbookofblooms #flowers #frogs #nature #getoutsideandexplore #lifestylephotographer

Emergence. A butterfly emerges from chrysalis. #

Emergence. A butterfly emerges from chrysalis.

#monarchbutterfly #monarchchrysalis #chrysalis #butterfly

I have always wanted to go to Fishtown in Leland.

I have always wanted to go to Fishtown in Leland. Now I want to go just before sunset, and not in the blazing bright sun. Still a beautiful spot!

#travelphotography #puremichigan #vacation

Family vacation for two days! Visiting northern Mi

Family vacation for two days! Visiting northern Michigan and enjoying all its beautiful views!!

Tonight was in part a BFF/cousins/family shoot.

Tonight was in part a BFF/cousins/family shoot.

These girls love each other as if they were family birthed by blood. (They also fight like family.) they are aware of their differences, and love each other for it. I won't ever say "they don't see color," because they do. And they love each other's color, maybe sometimes more than they love their own - Because they have only known each other in a relationship built on love. We treasure every day of their friendship - and believe me, it's a daily thing!!! They are inseparable. And we hope for a lifetime of friendship.

It's so life giving to have a relationship - with Bayli and her mom (and grandma, grandpa, and so on) where we can talk freely, learn more, grow more and love more.

Despite the mid-session meltdown and the promise of ice cream as a reward, these gems are just another round of capturing the love these girls have for each other.

#bff #bffgoals #seecolor #blm #childphotography #westmichiganphotographer #grandrapids #grandrapidsphotographer #bebetter #oldnavy #oldnavystyle #oldnavykids

An amazing charcuterie plate with products from @c

An amazing charcuterie plate with products from @carmelafoods! So delicious!

#food #charcuterie #quarantinedatenight #manchego

Family. Love. #grandrapidsphotographer #grandrapi

Family. Love.

#grandrapidsphotographer #grandrapids #michiganfamilyphotographer

Birth is magical. Birth is powerful. It's transfor

Birth is magical.
Birth is powerful.
It's transformational, relational, and emotional.

Being present to share in all of it is a privilege and honor its hard to put into words....but I will try.

Jamie and Chris invited me into the most intimate moment of their life: the birth of their family. It's the place where I witness their strength, their love, and even their utter weakness and helplessness. I get to see and capture it all. And days later I think about those moments, I savor them, and I fee a sense of deep gratitude.

I love birth photography. I love how raw and real it is.

So in just a few frames, here is their visual birth story.

#storytelling #birthphotography #michiganbirthphotographer #grandrapidsbirthphotographer

This mother's love for her son is so beautiful. Na

This mother's love for her son is so beautiful. Nasir is a blessed boy to have so much love in his life.

And I'm so lucky to be able to capture these little moments in their life!

#grandrapidsphotographer #michiganfamilyphotography #mommaandson

2020 is the year of small weddings, schedules & pl

2020 is the year of small weddings, schedules & plans changing, and giving breath to intimate spaces. Being with Marc and Amanda today as they celebrated the next phase of life together was so meaningful. Congrats you two, and best wishes for many years of happiness!

#grandrapidsweddingphotography #michiganweddingphotographer #covidwedding #smallwedding

This girl is SIX on Saturday. She wants a big part

This girl is SIX on Saturday. She wants a big party with all her friends, and is sad because she knows it just can't happen. We still are going to celebrate every moment of joy she has brought to our lives.

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