Maier Family Maternity Photos | Spokane | Bowl & Pitcher

Motherhood, parenting, family life - it's all complex and beautiful and nuanced. And it takes a village, this I know for true. But not just to raise our children, but to keep each other happy and sane and no alone. Enter my dear friends, the Maiers. I am beyond thankful for the mother heart of my friend Stephanie and the determined and generous spirit of Mike. Steph is honest and vulnerable, which allows the rest of us to let our hair down and get real about the take out, compression socks, booger noses, and so on. As Mike and Stephanie welcome baby number three, their circle of family and friends is holding them up in love and support. As you can tell, Paige and Carter are SO EXCITED about baby brother. It's crazy to think that we all get to dote on this new little being within the coming days. Thank you, friends, for making the trek to Spokane to bless me with the opportunity to photograph you!

Martin Family Fall Photos | Riverside State Park, Bowl & Pitcher, Spokane

A family for which I'm so very thankful - hello, Martin family. Thank you for making such adorable kids (sorry not sorry for how much I must photograph them). Thank you for agreeing to this amazingly beautiful location. Thank you for such perfect outfit combinations. Thanks for all of it! This photo shoot just goes to show that even with the fall leaves gone, Spokane is still looking gorgeous for photos!! More of the Martins here: maternity, birth.

Please all have a blessed and safe Thanksgiving holiday! Let us remember that we all have much to be thankful for and pray for those that have less or struggle to find a thankful heart. XO