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Love the reason you are tired. 🤍

You aren’t booking a family session because everything is perfect right now.

You’re booking it because this is what your family looks like right now.

This height.

These faces.

These relationships.

These little quirks.

This version of your marriage.

This version of parenthood.

This version of them.

And next year, there will be another version worth knowing.

But we don’t get this one again.

Keep this version, forever marked by the reason you are tired.

#mountainfamilyphotos #autumn #amadorphotographer

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Where my grandbabies at?

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A little behind-the-scenes sneak peek of what it takes to get our whole crew together for family photos. 😂🤍

And somehow, in just TWO years, we’ve added five more people to this picture. 🥹 Our family is growing, life is changing quickly, and these moments feel more precious than ever.

It’s my birthday month, and when I was asked what I wanted for my birthday, my answer was simple: I wanted my entire family together and an updated family photo. That’s it. That’s the gift. ❤️

Mamas with big families, you KNOW this is no small task. Coordinating schedules, outfits, babies, spouses, significant others, and getting everyone in the same place at the same time deserves an award. 😂

But my crew made it happen. 🥹

The older I get, the more I realize that there really isn’t anything I want more than this—my people, together.

I can’t wait to see the final pictures. For now… enjoy a little peek at the beautiful chaos behind them. 🤍

Five new faces in two years…and somehow my heart just keeps making room. 🥹

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Life’s been so fun doing what I love for a living! This business is everything I could’ve imaged & I’m just so thankful for everyone’s support. Tune into one of my WhatNot shows for some good entertainment & even better; the cutest little things 🤎 shoutout to Madi for making me this video last night! @maddison_5 a little behind the scenes action from yours truly🤎

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PART TWO | CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE 🤍

The second day looked like more rides, more dancing, more treats and more Disney magic…

But I kept thinking about something much bigger.

Legacy.

I spent the day watching my mom love her great-granddaughters while I loved my granddaughters—and suddenly I could see four generations right in front of me.

Motherhood changes as our children grow.

There was a season when being their mom meant packing lunches, driving to practices, helping with homework, correcting behavior and praying for everyone as I tucked them into bed.

Now my children are adults.

And I’m learning that one of the greatest ways I can still love and serve them as their mother is by being the kind of grandmother who intentionally invests in their children.

To show up.
To make memories.
To tell them about Jesus.
To remind them where they came from.
To create places where they know they belong.

And to give their parents the gift of knowing that there is another generation standing behind them, loving their babies fiercely.

“But from everlasting to everlasting the Lord’s love is with those who fear him, and his righteousness with their children’s children.” — Psalm 103:17

That’s what these two days were really about.

Not Disneyland.
Not princess dresses.
Not rides or glitter or matching outfits.

Those things just made it extra fun. ✨

The real investment was relationship.

Someday they may not remember every ride we rode or every princess they met.

But I hope somewhere deep inside them they will remember:

Jajja & Grammy showed up.
Jajja & Grammy prayed with us.
Jajja & Grammy made time.
Jajja & Grammy delighted in us.
And Jajja & Grammy taught us that family is worth investing in.

That’s a legacy I want to leave. 🤍

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PART ONE | THE MAGIC ✨🏰👑

There are some traditions I hope we never outgrow.

When our granddaughters reach that magical age, my mom and I take them to Disneyland. Four generations making memories together. 🤍

And this time…we went ALL IN.

Matching princess dresses.
Tiny purses and sparkly shoes.
Princess hair. Glitter. Dancing. Shows. Rides.
And SO much wonder. ✨

Watching Disneyland through their eyes reminded me how beautiful it is to slow down long enough to enter into their world.

But somewhere between the princess dresses and castle pictures, I realized the real magic wasn’t something Disney created.

It was time.

Seven and a half hours in the car learning new songs, playing games, telling stories and laughing.

Holding little hands.

Watching their faces light up.

Being completely present.

These are the investments that don’t show up in a bank account—but I believe they will pay dividends for generations.

I don’t ever want to become so busy with life that I miss the privilege of making memories with the people God has entrusted to me. And with all the opportunities this world has to offer, it is easy to do.

“One generation commends your works to another; they tell of your mighty acts.” — Psalm 145:4

The dresses will eventually be outgrown.

The glitter will wash out.

But I pray they always remember how deeply they were loved. 🤍

Watch for Part 2: California Adventure…because the magic continued. ✨

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Maybe one of the sweetest parts of changing careers has been realizing that my identity was never supposed to begin and end with my job.

For so long, this account has been hair, hair, hair. And while I’ll always love that part of my life, I’m also a girl who loves fantasy books, ridiculous amounts of creativity, nights with girlfriends, motherhood, learning new things, and starting over when life calls for it.

I want to use social media differently in this next chapter—not just as a marketing tool, but as a creative outlet and a little scrapbook of the things that make life feel full.

And apparently that includes foiling books and holding giant swords. 😂⚔️🤍

@fableandbind @maddison_5 you absolutely killed this.

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Somewhere between feral and enchanted ⚔️🌙
Valhalla, you were good to us!
📸: @carroki

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Two of my favorite little soccer stars. ⚽️🤍 Nothing sweeter than cuddling one on the sidelines and cheering on the others! 🥹
#soccersaturday

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Fun Friday @Crossroads Ranch
Jajja’s lil’ cowboy and cowgirls

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Jajja & baby Navy

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Our DIL’s = answered prayers 💕

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