welcome

Biggest eyes, full of
Wonder. Biggest brain, full of
Questions. Biggest heart, 

Full of life. Children
Show us to see, think, and feel. 
They are life’s teachers.

a child’s joy is
free of all expectation.
it comes easily

and without effort.
they wake with hope and passion,
poised for adventure.

When Chris first reached out to me about photographing his dad’s birthday slash family reunion, I was a little skeptical. They were having it a Boondock’s (which is basically like Dave & Buster’s … an adult arcade). I thought about the harsh bowling alley lighting, the dark arcade area, and the repetitiveness of the go-kart track.

A few weeks ago, I received a message from Katie (pictured above), detailing a grand plan to surprise her 5 kids with a trip to Mexico. It involved sneaking into their rooms to change their clocks back an hour while they slept, packing getaway bags, cryptic letters to the kids, and the big reveal of the destination at the airport.

slow weekend mornings
coffee shops, playgrounds, and walks.
such a small effort,

seemingly mundane.
yet words could never express
their significance.

it all adds up—the
making of a childhood.
it’s the simple things.

one last fun morning
full of giggles, tears, and games
a familiar scene

a final goodbye
but still not the exact words
to love like we mean