Sydney and I played in the yard with my film camera as I was testing out a new type of film. She is my little muse. She's also my best buddy, and my heart springs with joy that she finds interest in all the things I do. :) 

I am pinching myself that I get this beautiful backdrop every single day!

My little sister is getting married, and I couldn’t be more excited! We kept getting rained out on our photo shoots, but in the end, it all worked out beautifully. She is an amazing person, an extremely special sister and friend. David is so lucky to have her. And I couldn’t have chosen a better match for her.

You would think that having a photographer for a mother, my kids would have photos taken of them every day. Well, maybe they do, but mostly from my iPhone. So when I have half a roll of film left over and a spare minute, I take the chance to grab some quick shots of my speedily-growing babe. This is him at 8 months old. He is patient and happy and a busy mom's dream with all the craziness he puts up with in this house. :) We're lucky to have him in this family of ours.

Why buy toys when you've got such squishy feet to nibble on?

A few more photos of Noah at 5 months old. Why does time have to march on? Can't we just freeze time and save this moment in our pocket forever? 

My baby boy is 18 months old today. He's suddenly wanting to be independent and keep up with the rest of the big kids around him (mainly his idol, Sydney). 

We played at the park behind our house last week and I brought my new (old) film camera. It's taking some getting used to, but I am in love. I've been dying to get back into film...I miss the old days when I used to shoot with my dad's old Minolta and develop my film in the dark room. There is something so beautiful and raw about film.

For Christmas Max gave us two gifts: he learned to walk, and he learned to throw tantrums. :)

Shot with Contax 645, 80mm f/2, Kodak Portra 400 & Fuji Pro 400H