Luise Rohland Fogarty: 1915-2011
Do not stand at my grave and weep.// I am not there. I do not sleep.// I am a thousand winds that blow.// I am the diamond glints on snow.// I am the sunlight ripened grain.// I am the gentle autumn rain.// When you awaken in the morning’s hush// I am the swift uplifting rush// Of quiet white doves in circled flight.// I am the soft stars that shine at night.// Do not stand at my grave and cry;// I am not there, I did not die.
One
People have been saying to me, “Doesn’t it feel like the first year just flies by?” For me, the answer is no and I think the reason is because I was awake for the majority of it. I can remember the days vividly, always watching the clock, making sure that the twins stayed on schedule because the idea of NEVER sleeping frightened me to my core. I worried about them constantly. Were they breathing at night, are they getting enough food, are they developing properly? All these things kept me awake quite a bit this year. My sisters make motherhood look so easy. I strive to be more like them, more calm and relaxed. I am getting better. Slowly (very slowly) but surely. I am so thankful that we have such healthy babies but I am just as thankful for all the people who helped us to reach this milestone. From the nurses and doctors in the hospital to our friends, families, and childcare givers who showered us with gifts, food, support and love. We could not have done it without each and every one of you. Thank you all so much!
The Bowens
Once again, I have had the wonderful opportunity to connect with old friends and classmates. I went to high school with the Bowen girls and was thrilled to hear from them about photographing their family while I was back east. In school, these girls were not just beautiful and smart but they were also tremendous athletes. We all used to play lacrosse together and had so much fun kicking butt against Moses Brown and Wheeler. 
They are still as sweet as ever and it was so great to meet all of their new additions.
Baby Pennacchias
On my trip back east, I had the opportunity to photograph a few families that I have grown up with. Missy and Alicia, the moms in this shoot, I have known the longest. We all went to elementary school together. I was right in the middle of them, grade-wise. To this day, they have remained close family friends. And they haven’t changed a bit! They are still the kindest, funniest sisters you’ll ever meet with the nicest husbands and the SWEETEST kids! Seriously, non-stop smiley kids who were so much fun to photograph.
Trevor and Mary
My little cousin Trevor is engaged to the sweetest little lady named Mary. We are so excited to welcome her to our family! Congrats you guys! x M
Engraved Holiday Cards and Announcements
There are so many events to celebrate throughout the year, why not share them with friends and loved ones by creating a unique custom engraved card? These cards are made from beautiful card stock and are sure to leave a lasting impression on everyone! Not to mention, they are a wonderful way to collect your gorgeous memories. Get your cards today!
Creating Collections: Presentation Boxes
When I got married, our amazing wedding photographer, Jen Fariello, gave us a beautiful box that holds all the shots from our wedding. I love this box because it’s so much fun to sit down every once and while and just sift through the memories of that day. Having actual prints is great because often times, I like to change up what I have in frames or maybe throw an image into the corner of a mirror. The possibilities are endless! Nowadays, most of our images live in our computers. They rarely become something to hold in our hands. Printing out pictures is not only fun but it’s a great way to back up your images. God forbid your computer totally crashes and you are unable to retrieve all of those gorgeous memories you have been collecting over the years. For me, that would be devastating.
These presentation boxes are custom made using Japanese bookbinding fabrics and Swiss ribbon accents. There are all sorts of wonderful colors to choose from. You can choose a bow or go with a simple accent ribbon (as seen here). You can also personalize with engraving. The box pictured here is one that I created for my twins. It can hold up to 800 4×6 photos. I just love how classic and well made these boxes are. Please contact me if you are interested in creating a presentation box collection for yourself or for someone you know.
