Enough. It’s time for change. As a friend of mine said to me yesterday, “this is not just a racism issue or police brutality issue, it’s a humanity issue.” ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #blackouttuesday ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.” ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ‭‭Mark‬ ‭12:30-31‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Before we came to Iceland, I told my kids- “whatever you are imagining and expecting Iceland to be- forget it. Whatever you’ve seen or heard, forget it. Go with an open mind and no expectations. Instead, just plan to see it, be there, experience whatever we find.” ... and this country completely has blown us away. The rugged beauty and the adventures at nearly every turn are unforgettable. 🇮🇸

Best friends? ... nahhhh. Better than that. Sisters.

Mah boys

My girls ♥ 💫

All four, holding still, long enough for me to get a few pics. And I didn’t even have to bribe them! They loved the forest, the ferns and the light glittering through the trees as much as I did. 💫 #momwin

Overhead, a sea gull squawks. The waves gently lap the shore, one after another, rhythmic, alive. As she walks, her toes sink into the sand, leaving foot prints that are soon washed away. She walks on, content, relaxed. /// These are the moments I wish I could bottle up, sealed tightly, to be reopened for another day when life seems too busy and rushed, with too much to do and not enough time. In a way, photography allows a revisit to these moments. Meditation does too. The trick is to make time for mindfulness during chaos.

“The earth has music for those who listen.” G. Santayana

Back from being (mostly) unplugged for the last few days. Disconnecting from my phone, work, and everything else is such a great way for me to recharge! Down time allows me to slow down and see the beauty around me... Will it last long enough to rekindle the inspiration I used to have for photography? We’ll see!

Taking a break in the long grass after her morning shenanigans

Sighhhhh. My heart is in Kenya. While I'm so happy to be back home to my hubby and kiddos, my thoughts keep going back to this beautiful country and the kids we're working to support. Interested in experiencing Kenya? We are organizing a group trip in April... itinerary includes teaching in a school and climbing Mount Kenya! Sure to be an amazing experience!

Views from this morning's hike.