ReMoved...

I came across this video this morning on Facebook and feel that it is so very powerful and speaks directly to me and the reasons I was put upon this earth. My husband and I are working our way through the LA Foster Care process with hopes to help those children who need a safe place to live and love. As I am full of anxiety of the unknown future we have I am so strong in believing that I can make a difference in this world. Please share this video and pray for these young children and their families and for us that we can stay strong in the face of the unknown.

Written, Produced and Directed by Nathanael & Christina Matanick

Where there is love there is life

Mahatma Gandhi said it best. Where there is love there is life and I am so very proud to show off my latest compilation of images of a beautiful mother-to-be.

I met Krista many moons ago, we were heading to Las Vegas for a week long job and I was the new little one in the group. I had a horrible car accident the night before the flight and was not in great shape. I was also fighting with my then-boyfriend which made me a ball of emotions. Everyone remembers me, the young model sitting alone in the crowded airport with tears in her eyes. I was overwhelmed and felt isolated but they tried to welcome me in. Needless to say that was the beginning of many amazing friendships, hers included, and many trips to Las Vegas, San Francisco, New Orleans, Chicago, Minneapolis, Miami, New York and so on during our glamourous lives as models.

Time went by and I got married, had my children and left the glamour, lights and runways of the modeling scene and headed towards where I am today. Krista moved on as well with her devoted fiancé Dan and their life in OC. We don't see each other often but we get to keep up via Facebook, thank goodness for that!!!!

When she contacted me to capture her baby belly I was so excited. She was always my "girl crush" and I couldn't get over that she wanted me to shoot her at this amazing time in her life. We discussed ideas and settled on a date. Than we made magic.

Dan and Krista I am so very excited for you and this journey to becoming a family of three. Take each day slow and calm and cherish every moment together.