A Day in the Life

Being a mommy of 2 ain’t easy! It’s been a crazy few months since welcoming my baby girl Isabella–crazy yet so fulfilling and fun! Roman has started to embrace his role as big brother, and while my hubby is at work, I’ve been cherishing the time I spend with the...

Introducing A New Child Into The Mix

A friend once described introducing a second child into a family as similar to how it may feel if your husband was to bring home another woman. You’d feel cheated on and deceived. To my son Roman, this is exactly how he has felt when introducing a new child into the...
Isabella’s Birth Story

Isabella’s Birth Story

For months I visualized the birth of my second child. I wanted my labor to be quick and seamless, and so in my journal–where I usually jot down personal goals–I wrote: “fast birth” and “short pain.” When we write things down, I believe those intentions and...

Isabella’s Newborn Photoshoot

Holding my minutes-old daughter is one of the most memorable experiences of my life. A moment I will never forget and will replay over and over. But there is also something to be said about seeing your 5-day-old daughter during her first photoshoot, wrapped elegantly...

Baby Sprinkle

When my girlfriends found out I was having a girl, I think they were more excited than I! Pink and bows and frilly dresses clouded their eyesight. And I loved their enthusiasm. So of course we celebrated with a baby sprinkle! When I had Roman, my friends and husband...

Family Photo Shoot in Portofino

I think family photo shoots, especially in beautiful vacation destinations, are a must. One problem is that it’s not always easy to find the right photographer to capture your memories, especially when you’re looking for someone in a tiny village in a foreign...