Time is a thief in that quiet, sneaky way…the days feel long, but somehow the years slip right through your fingers. One minute you’re rocking your baby to sleep, and the next you’re watching them step into their teenage years, wondering how it all went so fast. Lately, I’ve found myself flipping back through old photos, holding onto the little details I never want to forget…and realizing just how much these images matter.
5 Simple Ways I’m Making Winter Feel Softer at Home | Angie Englerth Photography
Winter has a way of pressing in on all of us.
And January? January feels like it lasts approximately 47 weeks.
The days feel shorter. The cold feels heavier. The house is louder because we’re all home more. There’s a temptation this time of year to push through, to keep producing, to fight the slowdown.
But this winter, I’m choosing something different.
Instead of trying to power my way through the hardest months, I’m leaning into softening them a bit. Not fixing winter. Not rushing it. Just making it gentler to live inside. As best I can.
Here are a few simple ways I’m doing that. It’s nothing fancy. Just small shifts that have made our days feel warmer, calmer, and a little more sane.
Winter can feel long, cold, and heavy, but it doesn’t have to be all gray. I’m finding joy in the small, cozy moments at home: soft light, laughter with the kids, and even the simple miracle of our chickens still giving eggs. Sometimes, slowing down is exactly what we need to remember what matters most.
Why You Need to Be in the Frame: The Photos Your Kids Will Treasure Most
You have thousands of photos of your kids, but how many include you? Your children don’t care about perfect hair or baby weight; they just want to see you. You are their safe place, their comfort, their home. It’s time to be in the memories, too.
Kristin & Olivia | Mommy & Me {Dream Lighting} Event | Angie Englerth Photography
Kristin & Olivia
I have been working with Kristin and Olivia for many years now and was so excited when Kristin booked a spot at this year’s Mommy & Me Event! I truly can never put into words what this event means to me and what it does for each mama that walks through the door. Yes, you are pampered. Yes, you get time with girlfriends. Yes, you get to dress up. But the real treat? You get to capture the look that your children give you to keep forever. Their love and adoration is so evident in these images and for me, the most rewarding part of my job is watching these mamas realize that when they view their images.
If you are considering joining this event next year, be sure to sign up for the newsletter! The planning has already begun and I promise you will not regret coming out!
Now, here are some favorites from Kristin & Olivia’s session!
Take the Picture | Lancaster Maternity, Newborn & Family Photographer | Angie Englerth
Hey mama! Yes, you! Hiding in the bathroom? Feeding your baby in the dark? Sitting in the car for a few minutes before going into the grocery store? I see you. I am you.
The late nights. The bodily fluids, my gosh, the amount of bodily fluids little humans can make! The tantrums. The clinginess. The endless laundry. The mess of toys. Motherhood is full of challenges.
If you’re like me, you can’t wait for your kids to go to bed each night. Then you lay in bed looking at pictures of them reminding yourself how much you love them and how much more meaningful your life is because of them.
That’s where I come in! Let’s chat about the moments you’d like to freeze in time with a photo. You know, the smiles and laughs. The wonder in their eyes. The endless snuggles, kisses and repeated whispers of “I love you Mommy.”
Let’s capture it together so when you’re hiding in the bathroom or the car or the floor in your closet (no? Just me?), you can look at your phone background and be reminded that it’s all worth it.
