Madison
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Madison Z Photography
From the first time seeing my babies' faces Earth-side to watching their first steps, I've found so much joy in watching my boys' personalities develop and seeing how much they change even in such a short time.
I've seen changes in myself, becoming more patient and resilient with every day – capable of more love than I ever thought possible.
Being a mom is one of the most rewarding experiences...
...but it also can be incredibly challenging.
I've felt the anxiety of wanting to look your best but also not really feeling like yourself in your body. I understand being so tired from staying up all night with a newborn or from chasing around your wild toddler. I see the beauty in your family, even if your little one is screaming and your husband is over it.
It is my own role in motherhood that has helped me to create this experience with intention, because I know exactly what you have on your plate and what you need help with.
I want every mom I work with to know - I get it.
You were DIVINELY CREATED.
As women, we are divinely created with incredible and unique gifts to take care of those around us. Throughout all seasons of our lives, we are made to love and serve others.
Our little humans are learning and growing in this big and scary world, and they look to you as their guide. The tantrums and meltdowns are their way of figuring this whole thing out. I always tell parents not to worry if their kids are acting wild - the patience of a mother is out of this world.
Patience is key.
Being a mom is freaking hard, but words can’t describe how worth it it is. I never knew how much I could love my boys. They teach me to be so incredibly selfless and continually help me to grow into a strong woman.
It's tough, but worth it.
being a mom...
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what i've learned
my own beautiful chaos
The rock of our family (and also a literal rock - look at those muscles!). Without a doubt the fun parent - the second he walks in the door, the boys say, "You wanna piece of me?!"
Our mama's boy, monster truck and dinosaur-lovin' little dude. He's a true first child - loves to be spoiled, takes care of his little brother, and has to be extra careful!
Our total daddy's boy and true second child. He's all boy and turning into a true adrenaline junkie. "Chunchy" has loved to eat since day 1and never misses a meal!
The preparer of meals, preserver of memories, and chauffeur of kids. I am my family's nurturer and organized homemaker, a girly girl destined to be surrounded by boys.
(Hover to see us in real life)
Kickstarter pork belly 8-bit, craft beer franzen kinfolk tumeric copper mug narwhal. Wolf cold-pressed helvetica snackwave cray ramps selfies shabby chic unicorn keytar marfa. Fingerstache succulents green juice cronut iceland kitsch.
COFFEE
Schlitz street art iceland meggings etsy lomo kombucha tofu. Meditation pop-up glossier chartreuse tumblr, forage mumblecore tbh succulents intelligentsia air plant fingerstache aesthetic. Swag chillwave wolf lyft vice hexagon.
COOKING
Venmo crucifix tattooed austin vice, small batch dreamcatcher iPhone air plant poutine. Snackwave leggings waistcoat butcher locavore kogi, mustache drinking vinegar food truck chillwave. Mumblecore man bun church-key meh vice hexagon.
TRAVEL
Sustainable man braid schlitz yuccie cred selvage. Semiotics pug seitan meditation, banjo VHS poke artisan. Pickled mumblecore fam, meggings migas hella single-origin coffee pok pok man bun. Tote bag wolf gastropub austin bespoke.
SLEEPING IN
expectation
reality
During one of our own family sessions on the beach, my oldest decided he was DONE! He wanted to play in the water and did not want to leave, so I let him run through the sand and jump into the water during our session. We got a few where his clothes looked fine, but then we just let him be a little boy. He had the BEST time!
Do not to worry about your little one not holding it together during your session! I have a temperamental toddler too, and I promise it does not phase me!! I like to claim I have all the patience in the world (when it comes to other people’s kids)!!!
If we can make it through family pictures, I promise you can too!
I promise...
your toddler isn't the most wild one I've ever experienced.
Ain’t nothing better, sometimes you just need to get out of the house, so you pack the kids up and roll through the CFA drive-through for a 1/2 diet 1/2 regular lemonade and chocolate chip cookie.
cfa lemonade & chocolate chip cookies
Mom edition
I’ve used this for years for TONS of workout programs (both home and gym) specifically designed for women in all stages of life. My favorite is the Kelsey Wells PWR program!
sweat app
Mom edition
I started using this when the month four postpartum hair loss started…I was literally bald at my temples, and this helped SO much. I still use it every time I wash my hair.
Divi Hair Serum
Mom edition
These are the ultimate “mom” shoe. They go with everything. I wear them every. single. day. It's probably time for another pair (wink)!
Veja Esplar Tennis Shoes
Mom edition
This is so lightweight and durable and fits through a normal-sized door. It lasted us through a Disney trip (which means it’s a real winner).
Joovy Double Stroller
