Let’s be real.

There are certain stages of parenting that are just plain HARD.

My babies are still in the little stage. Where freedom and choices and independence are new and exciting.

And some days it feels like I’m running a marathon just to keep up.

But we’ll keep running after our tiny little ones.

Because maybe one day they’ll run after us instead. (Wishful thinking?)

Mary Beth - oh what a busy stage you’re in and mamas everywhere empathize. The best discoveries are made when we embrace them and all the newness they bring! Thanks so much for allowing me to photograph your sweet family - enjoy the photos!

She asked for the same location this year.

She said she wanted to see how much her kids have grown up. How they’ve changed and how they’re different.

As a (tired) mom of two myself, I felt this pretty deeply.

Because if we don’t take a minute to remember where we’ve come from… where we are now can feel pretty overwhelming.

So today I’m going to take a look back and see where we’ve been before.

So I can be thankful for how far much we’ve grown.

(Because also - PHEW - everyone in my house is sleeping through the night again and that’s a big deal SO YAY)

Jenna, as always I adore your family. WHERE DO THE YEARS GO and why are your kiddos so grown up?? Thank you so much for letting me in. It’s such a privilege. Enjoy the photo!!