It’s a bit weird, but I like to collect caterpillars and watch them make their chrysalides. Having that rare time with them when they are so vulnerable while they dry their wings before they can even fly is a terrific time to see what these guys are all about. Plus, what five year old girl isn’t thrilled with butterflies!
We did family camp last weekend. No air conditioning, full outdoor, and wifi free adventure. Needless to say, not really my comfort zone. We had an amazing time. I was never really in camp as a kid so this was all new to me. Sing along songs, family talent shows, butt-surfing over the rocks in the Kankakee River, outdoor cooking, zip lining, tie dyeing…and getting out of our day to day.
First off…Heritage Prairie Farm is amazing. Not only did they open up their location for this beautiful and intimate maternity shoot, but they were so sweet about it. There’s nothing better than having a vision that come actually come to fruition and that’s what this venue (that’s cooking up hot weddings, along with locally fresh food and inspo) did for us with no questions asked.
Second…who doesn’t love this mom’s red flare hair?!
I’ve known Kate, Raelyn and Tommy for awhile now and I am so happy I got to shoot this special time before another daughter arrives in their lives.
…We are three sisters
Three sisters are we
I love each of you,
And I know you love me…
–by Francis I. Gillespie
In your footsteps
I want to walk
With your resounding wisdom
I want to talk
Under your foliage
I want to grow
In the direction of your life
I want to go
A life like yours
I want to experience
Full of happiness and
Exuberance
Happy 80th birthday!