The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
Even though Santa would not be there.
The children were all snuggled in bed,
With visions of masked reindeer dancing in their heads.
Mamma sanitizing groceries, and me with a computer on my lap,
We were focused on making covid free gingersnaps….
Wellness is how you, as an individual, define it. It’s you creating a lifestyle that fits with your values and your beliefs. It’s staying true to yourself, living authentically, and not letting media and marketing tell you that you “should” be something that in your heart you’ve never wanted to be. Having Emily support me in writing these blogs has been an interesting ride. She’s all about eating organic, regenerative agriculture, minimal impact, advocating for these pieces, and transforming lives.
Read MoreCreativity is important because it accesses a part of our brain that doesn’t get a lot of activity when we’re busy reacting and doing things. It is one of the highest forms of self-expression. Something we all may feel like we’re missing at different times in our lives.
Read MoreI had the pleasure of photographing the Dimmick family recently at the beautiful Hildebrand Ranch Park in Littleton, Colorado. I absolutely love summer evening photo sessions!
The sun was bright, then clouds filled the sky, and then the sun peeked through again. We photographed in front of the barn, climbed and sat on some big boulders and then found the trees by the stream.
It was a joy to see the girls running around in the open space and the sweet moments with their grandparents and uncle and of course, mom and dad.
Kids grow quick and the moments can be fleeting as time continues ticking. What’s that saying? “The days are long but the years are short”. Schedule your family photo session today, you won’t regret it! Email me to get on my summer schedule before the busy fall rolls around.
More on the location of our photo session. Hildebrand Ranch boasts a beautiful scenic view of the valley originally homesteaded by Frank and Elizabeth Hildebrand settled in Deer Creek in 1866 on 160 acres. In March 1973 Denver leased 750 acres from Chatfield and 67 for the Denver Botanic Gardens which included the ranch's original buildings and is now owned and operated by Jefferson County Open Space for the public to enjoy. Check the website for the hiking trails around that area. Lots of wildlife and beautiful sunsets in a pretty secluded location. A Jefferson County Open Space photography permit is required to photograph on the property.
Until next time, cheers ~
Kim
The biggest take-away I hope you get out of this is that creating and eating together as a family deepens bonds and makes our brains feel good.
I know there’s a family out there reading this in absolute disagreement. If you’re one of the exceptions to this, keep looking for ways to insert something fun and silly to all of this. Maybe it’s putting an exploding toy snake in the empty casserole dish with the lid on.
Break the tension and bring the love into the kitchen. We all have to eat at some point. Why not make it happen in a way that your unique family loves?
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