Mariani Family - Mother's Day Sessions '17

I have so many wonderful photos of wonderful families to share with you from these Mother's Day Sessions. This is the Mariani family. I could tell Alexis & Bob really love & enjoy their little Bobbi and Katie. We had a great time walking in the park and catching some awesome evening light. Leading me to talk about the next word I think best describes Moms:

Fun.

Not only do mama's work their tails off at home and some in the office too! But we really all are called to help (along with dad) set the tone for the household, from day to day. It is so important to teach our kiddos about being kind and how to obey, but another important lesson - have fun, enjoy your life. We know being a mother is a gift and we want our little ones to soak up the precious gift of life they've been given too. So we make silly faces and sing crazy songs or play hide and seek a billion times. But the thing our kids might not know is, we're having just as much fun living life with them.

Ferguson Family - Mother's Day Sessions '17

GUYSSSSSS. I've been taking SO many baby photos lately ... I'm having all the baby feverrrrrrr! How can you not when you look at this precious little guy?! How adorable is Danelle's sweet little Jack?!

Gentle

As I continue to think of words that describe these and all the wonderful mothers I know, this word is a must. Gentleness is a part of every mother's moment by moment - sweet hugs, kisses, always reassuring, a calm presence, rocking to sleep ... All of this and many more sweet, precious words, actions and efforts to make sure our children feel cared for. Keep on mama! That love seems unnoticed, but it truly plays a huge part in who your children are and how they see themselves.

Eberhardts - Mother's Day Sessions '17

Another adorable set of kiddos and another sweet mama! It is really such a gift to meet so many new people and their family's through my photography. The Eberhardts were another new client and they were just great to work with - super sweet and their kiddos did awesome too! As we continue with this series, here is another words that describes mothers:

Selflessness

We all need to be more selfless, even if we don't have the role of mother - for a family to work everyone has to give! Mom's learn quickly though, as it literally takes all they have to carry, then birth their baby, that this new little human must have all of you. It is a hard mental decision to consistently make, but most mamas run on love and that makes it all easier ;)

Weaver Family - Mother's Day Sessions '17

So I thought as I begin to post photos from the wonderful Mother's Day sessions I had in May, I would choose a word for each post that represents who and what Mom's are. I don't know all these women well, but I know them enough to at least call out the character and responsibility they hold in their current daily lives of motherhood. So here we go ...

Resilience

Mom's have to keep on keeping on even when everyone else can't or doesn't. They possess this amazing drive that even when their feelings are overwhelming, the housework is piling up, the circumstances are hard and the meals won't make themselves - they just do. Mom's are driven, obviously by love. I've seen Erin keep on for her family and she does it with a smile, because she's such a loving woman.