Rachel
Rachel lives in Bethel, CT, with her husband, daughters (2007, 2009) and son (2011). She is a portrait photographer and has owned her business, Forty Seven Moments Photography (47moments.com), for 16 years. When she isn't photographing or driving her children around to all of their activities, she is daydreaming about her next adventure. She loves spending time outdoors whether it's in the mountains, on the beach or in her own backyard. She enjoys traveling, spending quality time with her family and connecting with friends both old and new.
Having an Intentional Summer With My Growing Kids
Summer break is right around the corner!
Even though I will miss having a routine each day, I am looking forward to the flexibility that comes with fewer places we have to be. As I...
Parenting a Sensitive Child
When I was growing up, I heard countless times that I was overly sensitive. Various people would tell me to “stop being so sensitive” and “just get over it.” As a result, I attributed...
Diagnosed with an Autoimmune Disease as a New Mom
I suddenly became very ill at 25 years of age and just two months postpartum with my first child. Managing a colicky baby while my husband was out of the country on a work...
Guiding My Child as She Moves on From a Friendship
Friendships are a key element in life. As moms, we are eager to connect and develop close friends. This is something we also want for our children. We encourage them to make friends from...
Intentionally Preparing your Heart and Home for the Holidays
We have officially entered a season known for being hectic and crazy. We sing songs about it being “the most wonderful time of the year,” but how many of us actually live that way?
I...
Looking Through The Lens of a Mom: Meet Rachel
Hello! I’m Rachel. I grew up in New Fairfield, CT surrounded by the beauty of Candlewood Lake. I have fond memories from my childhood watching the Danbury fireworks on our boat and ice skating...