Our Spot: Where So Much Life Happens

Feature image by Larissa Welch, “We, The Light Photography” My friend posted a photo of herself with her two children on her lap. She appeared to be sitting in a recliner. The caption reads “so much sitting, sleeping, nursing, eating, book reading, storytelling, cuddling, tv watching, giggling, crying, and life happens in this spot.” I…

Valentine’s Day gifts for toddlers

My son’s half birthday is Valentine’s Day. I never thought I would be the type to celebrate “half birthdays,” but the fact that it falls on this day makes me smile endlessly and feel the love over and over again. Sometimes a fun gift can prompt the best memory. That being said, I compiled a…

Photos help recall memories, preserve our stories

My husband leaned over the hospital bassinet that cradled our newborn son, who was sleeping soundly and swaddled tightly in one of the hospital’s receiving blankets. My husband gazed at our son for a moment, and with raw, pure emotion, he blurted out, “I just love him so much.” My husband delivered the message in…

About The Shutterbug Mom

{I'M CRYSTAL}

This blog started out as a way to promote documenting the moment, but I am re-focusing it on my passion…