Hmong Child Birthing Question

I received a question from a student who is doing research and wants to know about Hmong child-birthing experiences in America.  Here is her question: Hi! My name is Jasmine. I’m a student at Carleton College in Northfield, MN., studying to hopefully be a doctor one day. I’m doing a research project on multicultural medicine... Continue Reading →

Double Stalk MB Orchid

It's March and my first daughter will be turning a decade old in a couple of days.  My second daughter will be 5 years old a couple of days after hers.  I can't believe how fast life is flying by.  Someone pinch me. Today, I wanted to share a few photos of the master bath... Continue Reading →

Before and After Paint Job: The Study

Happy Leap Day! Husband and I finally painted the study.  I love the colors we chose: a deep red for the far wall and sand for the other three walls.  After we painted the sand color, I thought it was a bit light and wanted to go darker but now I think it works perfect. ... Continue Reading →

Valentine Stuff

Over the weekend, while the girls and I were heading out to buy Valentine stuff for their school's Valentine card exchange, I saw glittery frosts on the front yard weed and just had to get photos of them.  I made the girls wait in the car while I spent about 15 minutes shooting.  LOL! For... Continue Reading →

Nature Art

By a 4-year-old. Flower. Butterfly, flower, and the artist herself.  She was wearing a red shirt that day so she had to draw herself in red. She drew these using Photoshop.  Initially, she was drawing with the Wacom tablet but it was a bit complicated so she used the mouse.  After she finished drawing, she... Continue Reading →

You Had Me At Holga

I got a Holga from my secret santa (my sister) and was the happiest person on earth.  I've been wanting one for a very long time.  It is a very light plastic camera.  I think even lighter than the 110 camera I used to have back in the 80's. Holga's are supposed to produce dreamy... Continue Reading →

You Can Tell She’s a Princess

She spins the world around. You can tell she's a princess. She doesn't need a crown. These were the words Kylie sang one evening last month while playing a game on the computer.  Her back was to me and she sang her heart out.  I was able to capture her singing on my cell phone... Continue Reading →

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