The homeschoolers have been keeping a secret, Reader … And maybe I’m breaking the homeschooler code by telling you this, but here it goes: When we started homeschooling, one December day we finally cracked. We vulnerably told our seasoned homeschool friends, “Oh boy—how are you all doing this so effortlessly?” They smiled and said, “Oh, we all take December off from school.” Wait…that’s allowed? Yep. You make the rules. Here in Arizona, we want to enjoy December’s cooler days. We rest during...
14 days ago • 3 min read
Hey Reader! I know there are mixed opinions about Christmas decorations before Thanksgiving, but if I could I would string garland and lights around this email for you! 🎄✨ Before your inbox turns into a circus of “LAST CHANCE 50% OFF” subject lines this month, I wanted to slide in with something that feels a little different. I’ve been thinking a lot about what it means to build a business with purpose—not just in theory, but in practice. BGP has always been about supporting families, through...
21 days ago • 3 min read
Hey Reader! There I was—Up north, laying in bed, lingering in that cozy moment where the sheets are warm and the air outside is crisp. Enjoying my freshly washed hair, and I just laid there, soaking in the calm. No rush to jump out of bed. It felt so good to wake up *rested*. 🥰 Last week, when I finally emerged from my editing cave, I was proudly singing the praises of the new dry shampoo my hairstylist recommended. Because honestly, up early, bed late… who has time to wash their hair? But...
28 days ago • 3 min read
Hey Reader! I filled up eleven memory cards in under four days. That's photographer-talk for hundreds (and hundreds!) of dreamy photos. 😅 With seven more family sessions coming up this weekend, I'm knee-deep in edits over here… and just feeling incredibly grateful this is what I get to do. 🥰 And I know today is probably a swirl of reinforcing costume glue, class parties, and candy negotiations… so I’ll keep it quick. Here's 3 quick things for you from BGP Land: 1. Two more mini session dates...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader! On Sunday we took a quick glance at the family calendar & realized it was our only free day— all five of us. So, we dropped everything and made our Annual Operation Christmas Child Target run. That’s about as spontaneous as we get! 🕵🏻♀️ Sneaking through the Target aisles' whispering, "Operation Christmas Child is a go!" like spies ... ... It was exactly the kind of unplanned joy I didn't know I needed Which, honestly? It was a good nudge to stop sprinting and actually notice...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader! Just getting back in town from a little fall break trip … spent the last few days cozy in a cabin, watching the rain storms, snuggled up with a blanket, fresh apple muffins, and lots of pumpkin soup! Safe to say it really feels like autumn!! 🍂☕️ Came back to find a Christmas card in my mailbox! 😳 Don’t panic, it was only an ad! However, it did get me thinking, it’s time to start prepping for that! And in case you received the same pretend Christmas card from the Johnson’s this...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader— This week as I was editing a pesky bright red exit sign out of countless photos, I kept thinking of something one of my mentors said years ago … “It is the micro changes that make macro results in the long run.” Let me explain—here's what I was reminding myself while editing: I obsess over the details in editing, because I KNOW my BG Moms obsess over the million little details that go into preparing for the photos: ⭐️ Making sure all the outfits coordinate, from the bows to the...
about 2 months ago • 4 min read
Well Reader, Fall’s officially in session over here! If 2020 Bethie could peek into my calendar right now, she wouldn’t believe it: 7 sessions + a baby shower all in one week 😅 … and I get to write to HUNDREDS of the sweetest mamas across the valley. This isn’t just busy, it’s the dream. And somehow, it’s my reality. Thank you for being part of it. I’m so grateful you’re here. 🥹🫶🏼 There’s something about this season, isn’t there? The energy, the overfull calendars, the pumpkins & apple spice...
2 months ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader! For my sister’s graduation, we went to a *fancy* dinner. The sommelier (You know, the guy whose whole job is to pair guests with the perfect bottle of wine & tell the beautiful backstory of each grape behind it.) glided over with a practiced smile … and I panicked. I like to think of myself as a classy lady, but in that moment? I blurted out, “Whatever white wine you think is good … I’ll take it.” No swirling, sniffing, or gracefully going through five S’s. Just sheer overwhelm. 🫠...
2 months ago • 2 min read