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 “Making the decision to have a child is momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body.” —Elizabeth Stone When I discovered that quote when Emily was just a baby, I felt like I had finally found the words that express the depth of love I had for […]  I had so much trouble figuring out how to do this month’s post! Friendship is such an important part of life, and it comes in so many different forms. There is the precious gift of family: My side is small and sweet and means the world to me, and Tom’s side large and kind and […]
 My sweet girl, who likes to think she is the littlest bit sassy (but I don’t agree! ;-)), turns 13 today. I know it sounds cliché, but it really does feel like just yesterday we were bringing our precious little baby home from the hospital. And it feels like tomorrow she will be spreading her […]
 The second half of our trip was fantastic with Daddy at our side! (And a typical view of me on the trip–behind the camera–LOL! Tom took this one…) And I just have to say, the World of Color was every bit as spectacular as I’d heard–we LOVED it! I was surprised though at how damp […]  For the past couple of years, the three of us have been wanting to take a family trip to Italy and Austria, but we need more time to do that than Emily’s week-long April break, but the summertime is just so EXPENSIVE! So we decided to give up on that idea for now and go […]  I haven’t posted anything in a while—life has been crazy for us and it won’t be slowing down any time soon! Em had pneumonia last week (her third time—poor baby!), and this week we’re playing catch-up and trying to get ready for some upcoming events… I will have a better blog post for you in […]  I had all sorts of ideas for this month’s post, but what I kept circling back to when I considered happiness was photography. Besides my friends and family, photography is my greatest joy in life. And this month in particular was momentous for me. I am definitely a believer in learning to get the most […]  Emily has been “working” as a model since she was a toddler. Now that so much time has passed, the industry has changed a lot and a lot of it has moved out of our area to New York and LA, so she is working a lot less. (Someday I will do a post on […] |
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Oh my goodness, Jessica! I am loving all of your old images!! Emily in the pool is so cute. And that shot on the beach….gorgeous!! I love all of your selfless with her and I’m certain she treasures them, too.
You and Emily are just precious. Your post makes me cry- what a beautiful job we have raising our children. Such a precious gift! You are such an awesome mama Jessica!
One the things that drew me to your photography was your love for your daughter. It shows through in your work and is so admirable!
That quote is my favorite motherhood quote too. I was about to use it so I’m glad I was late and read your post before writing mine 😉 It is such a special bond you have with Em. <3 I love this post, Jessica. I can relate so much with so many things you say.
Jessica, You write so beautifully. I know from watching what a wonderful mother you are. You are also a very talented and creative person. I feel so fortunate to have you for a daughter-in-law. Motherhood is awesome, and being a mother-in-law is cool. The only thing that is even better is being a grandmother.
oh jessica!!! i love actually seeing through your pictures your journey in motherhood!!! your daughter is SO lucky to have so many photos of her and her mama!!! you always look so happy with her! i can tell you two have a very special thing with eachother and i feel so happy just looking at these and reading your thoughts.
Jessica, I know you would have a terrific post for this one and you did not disappoint! I love seeing Emily as a baby – she looks exactly the same but tiny – adorable. Love your new pics together too – beautiful mama and daughter and really beautiful thoughts on motherhood.
oh Jessica…what a BEAUTIFUL journey you have been on with your daughter. I love that quote…it’s so true and it really doesn’t have meaning until you become a mommy. I am an only child and I can really relate to the relationship that you have with Em. thank you for sharing this!!
You put it so beautifully! That first pic is my fave!!!! Her look, your joy, beautiful background, pretty film!!! You put it so well here. 🙂
I love your post. Such a transparent glimpse into your feelings of motherhood. Your daughter is beautiful!
This was beautiful Jessica! I got choked up just reading it. Your love for your daughter is so apparent. And you have so many pictures of you with her growing up. I LOVE it!