“thursday’s thoughts”

lisa leonard - yep. i know what you mean. we soak up those moments when david is really present. love the last pic where anna is connected and content. xo

margie - So happy to see this of your girls today. That last shot of Anna shows how unconditional that love is. Great share! Margie

dana pugh - so glad you shared that about mckenna...and her sibling relationships...thank you...

tara pollard pakosta - awww what sweet pictures. and you know what's so cool about having a sister like Mckenna, is your other 3 children are so aware of and sensitive to other people and what they might be going through. they are learning patience, compassion and so many other things. what a beautiful post tara. you should be proud to have 4 amazing kids! tara

Kristie - Tara, really you are so awesome!! Thank you for mentioning the interview!! And, thank you for sharing about your girls today. Love the love that comes from the images!! Have a kick booty weekend!! xo

elizabeth - what a great post full of such love and understanding

Suzette Mahoney - Oh, this brought a tear to my eye. What a sweet family you have. I love the truth and honesty in your photos. Thank you for your blog.

amy b - McKenna and I sound a lot alike. :)

Shari Schwarz - You could sum up parenting (and relationships) in that post! So simple yet we can get so lost and mixed up in trying to make people be what we want them to be. Thanks for sharing your heart. Shari

Ali - love you mama

Le Anne - That is a beautiful description of a child like McKenna! I was just noticing in the first picture how Anna was making a face similar to one that McKenna makes and how much it looks like a face I recognize from you in high school. Then in the third picture McKenna looks a bit like Jeff. I know that every minute changes for you with her. You seem to do a fabulous job of getting through the muck to the sunny moments. Know this for sure, your other three kids, Drew, Nate and Anna, will grow up to be AMAZING people because McKenna is their sister! Of course, that and because you and Jeff are their parents!

Kate Callahan - "and then you love her anyway." That's what family is all about. Thank you for sharing : )

Susan Hessler - Tara - I know exactly how you feel. And the love sometimes feels like it will devour me - it's so strong. Peace to you and your family. Susan

Jessica - Oh wow- Kristie's images are fabulous. Great use of natural light. Thanks for sharing with us! Cute interview.

jodie - I bet Anna is going to cherish those photos someday... what a great moment to capture!

Pascale - It's like Kate said: this is what family is all about. I see so much unconditional love and comfort in these images, it just warms my heart. SO raw and so real. Beautiful!

rhonda - precious!! and blessed those girls are to have a momma that understands them....feel loved! rr

Rachel - I love the photos! so great!

April - I love this post. Sweet and simple.

Melissa - I have a sister like this....and now a 12 month old who has become "mini katy" because she has so many of the same lovely qualities as her auntie. ....but they need us as much as we need them :)

Samara Link - Hm. Interesting. They are both lucky to have you as a mom. :)

chris - i love how you expressed this...

melissa - great interview. love the sister giggles.

lisamcg - Awww. Beautiful shots.

Photography camera lenses - I think you captured giggles on film. Well done

em - i love those two crazy girls xxx

Laurie - Love without condition... wonderful life lesson... I'm thankful for you sharing... blessings <3

devon - you know...i think in a way we are all sorta like that..sometimes we are there and sometimes we arent...I think that defines people in general. Thanks for sharing..love the little storyboard of your girls.. :)

dawn - perfectly said...simple truth

Jocelin - I love all of your beautiful images and these glimpses into your life as well. I check your blog daily. Thanks for the inspiration!

Kat Braman - Tara - the natural ease in your work just blows me away. It was so cool to read the answers to those questions.

mary rogers - I can completely relate. thank you for sharing her with us every day tara!

susi (dragonflydreamer) - Unconditional love and being accepted just as we are, you teach this just by being. How beautiful the world is seen through your eyes.