Welcoming moment

Mother and son,...meeting for the first time. This was one of my biggest moments in my life. And probably the most meaningful photo I'll ever take. Having your child handed to you for the first time is like nothing else in this world. It surpasses any award or accolade anyone could obtain in life.

Lisa - Chicago Baby Shower

My parents threw Lisa a fabulous baby shower a few weeks ago in Chicago. My sister was the creative director and her ideas and execution always blow me away. She made the baby diaper cake with the monkey on top (although she did not make the monkey itself)! I'm always so very proud of her! We wanted to thank everyone who came and celebrated that special day with us. We're so happy everyone's so excited to welcome our little guy into this world as much as we are! Love you all and we can't wait to see you all again, +1. xoxo

anticipating...

the seasons are like lovers...they are individuals, but cannot help the occasional embrace to ensure the other that they are not far. but there are also times when all we are left with is distance and the wind...and we are hopeful of that gust that brings the scent of a loved on nearer. at that moment we cannot help but wonder what the other is doing. praying. soaking in silence. or perhaps watching the clouds and wondering if i, too, am wishing on that cloud...as we both used to do when we were children. i don't know the intricate working of the neural pathways that trigger my fond memories of summer and my parent's home, but my concern is not with the inner workings of beings, but rather with how we can once again become one with one another.