

Stressed But Blessed
Photos by Catrina Earls Photography DRESS (old Banana Republic, similar here and here) // SCARF (just $19!) // BOOTIES (rag & bone,...


Life Lately: Transitions
(Fair warning: this post starts with a long-ish talk about some personal challenges of late. If you want to skip the feely rant and get...


#Momesty: 10 Things No One Told Me About Motherhood
When I first became a mom, I was...overwhelmed. With love. With responsibility. With fear. With incredulity. I couldn't believe how...


What Family Photography Taught Me About Parenthood
I remember when I graduated college, I told everyone that what I wanted to be was a professional student. Even after four years, I felt...


Honestly Me: Failing The Stress Test
COAT: old Coach, similar here // JEANS: Old Navy // BAG: Goodnight Macaroon // HAT: old Banana Republic, similar here Hey, remember me? ...

For New Mamas Trying To Make It
One year ago. One year ago, I was a brand new mom. Three hundred and sixty five days ago, I wasn't sure who I was anymore. Who I was...

A Letter To My Daughter
Before you, there was me. And there was dad, but he wasn't 'dad' yet, just Mike, and I was just Brooke. I was a daughter, a wife, a...


#Momesty: Sandcastle by the Sea
My best friend introduced me to a phrase a few years back while we were discussing relationship maintenance: "managing expectations." ...