Sundays are special in our family.  They always have been.  Sunday is our Sabbath and we spend the morning hours at church worship.  The rest of the day is spent together as a family.  One of our favorite things to do on a Sunday afternoon is getting together with my mom and sister and family for Sunday dinner.  We usually rotate houses and this week it was my mom who hosted us all.  She even invited her friends Bill and Barbara and Joan and Jake.  There was a little of everything; horseshoe tossing, whiffleball playing, swinging, bubble blowing, hot tubbing, tree climbing, and lots of delicious food!  This is called, “What Sunday Dinner at my Mom’s Looks Like in April”.  

This project is a collaboration with an amazing group of other women photographers.  Follow the next link in our circle to make the rounds this month, starting with the crazy talented Deb Schwedhelm | Tampa Child and Family Photographer.

Happy Monday!

A few weeks ago I attended my sister Ashley’s baby shower at her home with her close friends and family.  Instead of games, we did crafts.  With my other sister, Jennifer of Tatertots and Jello in attendance, it was no surprised that some sort of craft would be involved.  We made adorable headbands and stenciled sweet onesies.  The shower was hosted by Ashley’s talented sister-in-law Jessica Luengo.  We enjoyed the most delicious and healthy foods, many of which came straight from Jessica’s new cookbook, Cooking Healthy Together.  I have never enjoyed healthy eating more!  It was a lovely afternoon and we are all so excited for Baby Charlie Kate to make her appearance in a few short weeks!

For more information on Jessica’s new cookbook or to order one of your own, head over to her WEBSITE.

Jobrina Hofleit | Goodyear AZ Photographer 

Shea Parker | Clinton MS photographer 

Hope Toliver | Tulsa OK Photographer

Jobrina Hofleit | Goodyear AZ Photographer 

Shea Parker | Clinton MS photographer 

Hope Toliver | Tulsa OK Photographer

We’re at month 8 of this Lifestyle Project and I love that it pushes me to shoot life as it’s happening.  Be sure to make the rounds this week and take a peek into the lives of my fellow photogs starting with my friend Deb Schwedhelm | Tampa Child and Family Photographer.

Since we’ve been going 50 different ways lately, I’m calling this, “What March Looks Like”.

Early this month, my husband and I snuck away for a night to a company retreat and had dinner at a winery in this amazing cask room.

Our son had his 11th birthday and we celebrated with cake, presents, and the midnight showing of Hunger Games on opening night.  I’m still catching up on my sleep!

The same son was also in his first musical this month.  Our town ‘s Children’s Musical Theater presented their rendition of “Oklahoma” and it was so much fun to watch!

Junior Prom was last night.  The anticipation leading up to it reminded me a little of my own prom.  Everyone looked wonderful and had a ridiculously fun time.

While that one was at prom and the other was at theater, we snuck off with just two kids and ate ourselves into a chinese food coma.

And not to seem too organized or scheduled, we did have a little downtime.

Be sure to make the round this month starting with  Deb Schwedhelm | Tampa Child and Family Photographer.  Someday.  Someday, I will meet her in real life and get a peek into that creative mind of hers.

One of our favorite things about living in California again is the proximity of the ocean.  My husband and I lived in a little coastal Connecticut town in high school and we both love visiting the beach.  We are so fortunate to be able to share that love with our kids.  With so much going on in our lives, it’s hard to find time to spend a day at the ocean, but we managed it this past Monday for President’s Day.  Half Moon Bay in February isn’t exactly tropical but it sure is beautiful and it made for a fun and relaxing day with our kids.  Our dog Molly even got to tag along.

This is “What a Family Day at the Beach Looks Like – February style”.

I hope you’ll make the rounds with me this month as I take a sneak into the lives of my crew of amazing photographer friends starting with Deb Schwedhelm | Tampa Child and Family Photographer.  She never fails to make me wish I was part of her family.

Have a wonderful weekend!