Tara, I came across your site through walk slowly live wildly. I’m so glad I’m here. I have been reading through your previous entries and what a beautiful life you have. Reading these entries has been like a much loved book I can’t put down. I too have 4 kids, married my HS sweetheart (celebrating our 15 yr. anniversary this month)and live in a shoebox of a home! think 1400sf! It is so nice to see someone else doing what I am doing everyday. I laughed reading your stuff, I nodded my head in agreement too many times to count, got teary eyed, felt it all.

Your talent for photography is unbelievable to me and so inspiring. I have never seen photos like these before. You have an amazing way of capturing the moment. My favs. tend to be the couple shots where you tell them to “snuggle”. I can feel their love in the pic.

I love your home as well. It is so homey and family friendly. You have created such a haven for your family and a wonderful creative space to live in.

I must say you sometimes say you don’t like yourself photographed but may I say I think you are a very beautiful woman. I like the clothes you wear, your hair, your glasses. It all works beautifully for you. You have an amazing spirit that definitely shines through.