"It's one thing to make a picture of what a person looks like, it's another thing to make a portrait of who they are."
-paul caponigro

One day when my first was a baby, we were looking through photos on my phone and noticing that there were so few of myself, I turned to my husband and asked, "If something ever happened to me, do you think she would remember who I was and how much I loved her?"

I know I'm not alone in this. As moms, we are the keepers of our family's story. We invest so much time and love into this beautiful family of ours, but at the end of the day, your photo roll often just consists of your significant other and your kids.

It's time for you to be captured in your family's story. Your kids deserve to look back one day and see their story, with YOU in it.

Rainbow is my favorite color (could you tell?), but only the primary colors. Vibrant, rich colors spark so much joy in me!

I'm a native Californian and wouldn't have it any other way!

I married the yin to my yang when I was 19 (got engaged when I was 17 😳). He’s quiet, I love having conversations (I think he married me so he’d never have to talk again). He’s logical, I’m creative.

I have a daughter with the biggest laugh and a son with the biggest smile and together the 4 of us never stop wrestling or getting into shenanigans.

I was a preschool teacher for 7 years, and then nannied for 6 years after that. I firmly believe that kids make life more magical. 

I love connecting. On a trip to Las Vegas with a few girlfriends, their biggest complaint was that I kept stopping and talking to random strangers! Chances are, I’ve probably talked to you in the line at the grocery store before!

Friends is my all-time favorite show. If you start a quote, I’ll probably finish it.

Fun fact: I created my business name (a fun play on my name) when I was in 4th grade!

I’m a perpetual learner. My list of books to read is endless.

The song "Slipping Through My Fingers" by Abba makes me cry. Every. Time.

I truly can't wait to get to know you and your sweet family!



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Photo cred: Mama Bear Photography

exhibits a and b of why I think it's important to not just leave it up to our wonderful Partners to catch the sweet moments....because if your Partner is anything like mine, when they actually remember to take the pictures, this is the end result. LOL!

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