The truth is, I was made for this role and my daughter is my most perfect fit. She is who she is and I am who I am because of her. She was made for me and no other. She is mine, through and through. She is here to compliment me, and challenge me in the most annoyingly perfect ways.

I am sure motherhood does have days that are full of all the magical things we could dream of, the days when you feel fresh and beautiful and you can just float through the day without distraction or interruption. But let’s be real, I think I can count those times on maybe one finger.

Beauty can be defined in many ways. I believe beauty is undeniable love, a strong sense of self. Beauty is patience and acceptance of those who surround you. It is caring for others. It is the ability to live life with the belief that there is always light in the time of darkness.

I want to tell you about a mother who moves me, a mother whose love and strength are so vibrant that you can actually feel it when you are around her. This Denver mamma came to me years ago for our first Family Session and has continued to be a loyal client even when I moved out of town to Boulder County...