My happy place. … I haven’t been on instagram in over 2 years. I’m coming back, slowly, and it feels nice to share. I haven’t shot a camera with joy in much much longer. These are some of the first pictures I’ve taken that I felt connected again to that art form. Feels good. Let’s see what comes of all this…
A light rain, followed by a gentle thunderstorm was overshadowed by a double rainbow that presented itself to us out in Red Rock National Park. I watched a lightning bolt shatter it’s way through the center of this little dust devil as it slowly grew into a tornado.
Watching Rain grow and develop has been one of the most beautiful things to experience. I’ve realized that as I witness him growing, I too am growing alongside him and experiencing subtle yet significant shifts in my own transformation as a woman and a mother. It’s difficult to put into words, but with each stage, something new unfolds—things that were there all along, just waiting to be challenged and opened so you can become a more grounded and expanded version of yourself.
It’s a complete surrender to who you are becoming, even if who that is feels unknown. It’s a softening of your heart while feeling so strong at the same time. It’s seeing what you find beautiful and nurturing in your own mother now living within yourself.
Every Mother’s Day is so different from here on out. I pledge to honor myself and all mothers every day, because it’s an experience unlike anything else and is so special. I finally understand what it means to be a mother, and it is the most rewarding, challenging, and proudest thing I will ever do or be. Happy Mother’s Day to all who mother ❤️ Photos by @filmofalways
On the night of the full moon, February 1st at 3:08am, our beautiful son Rain Kai Nalu Mankoff arrived earth-side, 9 lbs 3 oz of pure love 🤍 We love you so much our bright eyed, observant, and smiling boy. You are the greatest gift. Thank you for choosing us to be your parents xo
