There’s a reason May has earned the nickname “Maycember.” For families across Aurora, Oswego, Montgomery, and Chicago, this season brings a whirlwind of school events, transitions, and emotional milestones that seem to arrive all at once. And in the middle of all that chaos… life quietly shifts. Graduations happen. Childhood chapters close. New beginnings begin to unfold. As a mom, I’m living this right now. With one child stepping into high school and my youngest saying goodbye to elementary...

A Love Letter to Year One There is something about the first year that changes a mother forever. One minute you are cradling a brand-new baby, memorizing every little feature. The next, you’re cheering as they lift their head during tummy time. Then comes rolling… crawling… sitting up unassisted… those longer stretches of sleep you once prayed for. And somehow, in what feels like a blink, you’re planning their first birthday. As an Aurora Illinois cake smash photographer serving Chicago and...

You just found out you are pregnant and amongst all the excitement you also start to create check lists (already thinking like a mom) and tasks to complete before baby's arrival! Choosing the best gynycologist. Reading all the parenting books and researching the latest gadgets that will make your life easier. While not crucial you may also get into a frenzy about coming up with the theme for the nursery along with purchasing all the special touches to include in it. Creating a list of items...