A fun and windswept family maternity session together on the beach front. Elias & Karina have had a lovely baby girl since then, and shared with us some of that they’ve learned and treasure about being a new family of three!
What’s your favorite family pastime together?
We love being in nature together. Whether it be hanging out in the backyard, going on walks, or canoeing on a mountain lake.
Any lessons you learned as a family through the last year?
With the birth of our baby girl, the lessons are coming hard and fast. We are learning to adapt, be patient, and work together in the great adventure of raising a child.
We also learned the value of taking big risks. We moved to a new state, started new jobs, purchased a home, and had a baby in the span of a year. It has been hard at times, but it has also brought us closer together and helped expand our vision of what is possible.
Tell us a fun or silly story that happened to your family recently!
We’ve been laughing a lot at our newborn lately. From the funny noises, to each new facial expression, there is so much to smile about.
What does family mean to you?
Both of us grew up in families that valued spending time together and genuinely love each other. When our parents had differences, they worked them out and stuck through the good times and hard times. They taught us to love and serve one another, and that family is worth fighting for. I think at its core, family is God’s idea. Where unconditional love creates an environment for life to flourish.
What have you recently done to put family as a major focus in your life?
With the birth of our daughter, life has slowed down a lot. We’ve dropped most obligations, and have been soaking in the moments together. I (Elias) had several weekly or monthly meetings outside of work, and I’ve put them aside to spend this time with my wife and baby. (And also to catch up on much needed sleep.)
What are the best things you’ve learned from each other?
We have learned to have grace for each other and others, and to love and appreciate life in a different way since being together.
If you had one piece of advice for other families, what would it be?
Choose each other in the hard moments. If you treat someone wrongly, it becomes easier to dislike them. So even when you feel like being petty or mean, choose to appreciate your partner and be kind. Remember why you are together. Feelings of love can ebb and flow, but they can be cultivated by reminding yourself of the good times and being loving towards your partner. A healthy family begins with a healthy marriage.
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