I’ve been working like a mad scientist deep in the Papillon labs developing some exciting new products for you! Allow me to grant you a peek at Papillon’s newest item, the Petite Film. It is the fusion of soulful still images and real life moments captured on video, blended together to create a completely new […]

A few weeks ago, I had a little play date with a little friend and her new baby brother. Aubrey hadn’t seen me since I took her photos when she was just a few months old, so while she took a little time to check me out, I grabbed a few shots of her adorable […]

I had the privilege of hanging out with my little friend, Karter a bit ago. We had an intense conversation about tutus, sparkly shoes, how learning to walk is going, and her plans for her birthday party. I even got to witness some of her dance moves. It was a great time. 🙂 The beauty […]

Seven years have passed since I laid eyes on a tiny face that would change my world for the better. He has taught me about the depth of a mother’s love for her son. He has taught me patience. He has taught me that sometimes, control is not mine to be had. He has taught […]

The beginning of a brand new school year is just around the corner. My two big munchkins have excitedly filled their backpacks with school supplies in anticipation of their first day as 4th and 2nd graders. I look at them with hazy eyes wondering where the time went. The older they become, the more quickly […]

Recently, I had the pleasure of meeting a beautiful little sweetie pie named Nahla. She celebrated her 1st birthday earlier this year, so she and her Mama & Papa came to see me at one of Houston’s many gardens for a few photos. And I’m so glad they did. This family is just bursting at […]

I often have a picture in my head of how I want my kids to look, how I want them to behave, how I want them to be. And as I’m sure you guessed, that picture hardly ever matches my reality. Truth is, the same is true for me. But I’m learning that sometimes “good […]

I love my girl. She’s a beautiful person from the inside out. Selfless, giving, sweet & full of hugs just for me. In celebration of the wonderful young lady she’s becoming, we decided to go all out for her birthday this year. Not the usual Incredible Pizza/Flip ‘N Out/Mini-Sleepover affair, but something that just could […]

…was one of the most momentous occasions of my life. It was the day I became “Mama.” It was the day I met the most beautiful girl in all the world. It was the day I realized that my heart could exist outside of my body. That day was 8 years ago. EIGHT YEARS! Where […]

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