d-ana

small humans

January 2017

Dark handprint marks on a pale curved surface, possibly ash or soot.

, Budapest

our 8 hour train ride to Budapest turned into a 10 hour ride with 2 hours of standstill because a power line decided to fall on the train tracks. the handprint is evidence of what happens when a train stands without heat for 2 hours in subzero temps. ✋🏻❄️🚊🙃 #stillAlivetho #iexpectednothingless #justmyluck 😝

February 2017

Bare winter trees stand over dry grass under a cloudy sky.

, Covington Township

people. people. endless noise. and i am so tired. and i would like to sleep under trees; red ones, blue ones, swirling passionate ones. - fyodor dostoevsky

May 2017

Seabirds fly over grey waves rolling onto a pale beach.

the more i learn about consumerism the more i question whether my desires are fabricated by society or are genuinely my own. 💭🌊

July 2017

A small white object sits on a mossy rock in a shadowy forest.

, Delaware Township

feeling pretty lucky / the Corpse Plant has a lifespan of about a week, after which it shrivels up, turns black and dies. / a beautiful, fragile parasite, it has no chlorophyll so it survives in the deepest, darkest forests. //🌲 #outdoorthings #keepwandering

September 2017

A purple wildflower stands among dark green leaves in a shaded forest.

, City of Ithaca

a burst of vibrant color in the forests of Ithaca, New York. 🌳🌲 #delicatebeauty

November 2017

Two women in winter coats hug on a pebbly riverbank, one holding a coffee cup.

, Niagara Falls

thank you for gracing me with your presence this weekend, my little sweet cheeks. 🐻👧🏽 #comelovemeagainsoon

December 2017

Snow-covered evergreen trees stand over a deep white slope.

, Vail

we SO got snowed on today. 11” of the freshest snow. treading untouched powder = the merriest of christmases. #freshpow #drugofchoice 🌲❄️

January 2018

A frosted rock held in a gloved hand over snow.

, Bear Creek Township

look, it’s a miniature icicle forest. 🌲❄️

April 2018

A woman's face in red light, with a handwritten caption.

let’s get wild, child.

July 2018

A blonde woman in a blue top stands outdoors, with a handwritten caption.

dealt with a crazy tooth infection/abscess last week and into this week. celebrating the first day my face is back to looking somewhat proportional. praise. 🙌🏻

October 2018

A spoon heaped with red berries, with a short caption and a drawn heart beside it.

winter is coming.

Three women pose close together in a dim bar, with a halo and hearts drawn over the photo and a caption.

seriously though, remember. we’ll never get old if we live like lisa. @taylorkonefal happiest of birthdays, libra sister.

January 2019

Two women pose in front of silver 2018 foil balloons, with a caption at the top.

the only difference is alena’s hair got longer and i had a child.

A man in a gray sweater stands in a hallway with arms out, with a handwritten caption and arrow.

favorite christmas moment- my mom’s gift to sam; a sweater from the women’s section of ((Burlington/Ross/Goodwill?))

March 2019

A blonde woman in a pink knit scarf leans her face on her hand, with a caption at the bottom.

when you nap so hard.

April 2019

A dark night sky above a thin glowing horizon line with a bright point of light.

i’ve been bathed in the colors of so many sunsets; i’ve listened to the rhythm of the waves on so many different shores. i’m humbled at the thought that i’ve climbed mountains and swam in seas that have existed long before me. i’ve experienced the earth’s raw power, and its beauty brings tears to my eyes time again. nature resets, inspires and challenges me and for that i am eternally grateful. i feel so lucky to be alive on this freaking amazing planet. 🌎♥️ #everydayisearthday

A dark storm cloud over the ocean with a waterspout reaching toward the water.

A pale blue sky over a calm sea with a distant bird in the air.

Rocky cliffs and green trees glow in warm evening light under a blue sky.

A dark canyon with tall pine-covered cliffs under a pale sky.

Waves crash onto a sandy beach beneath foggy hills.

A two-lane road runs toward snow-capped mountains under a gray sky.

Sunlight breaks through mist above a grassy hillside and a rocky ledge.

A rocky mountain peak rises above green fields under heavy clouds.

Orange clouds glow above dark hills at sunset.

June 2019

An open magazine lies on a bed with a red rock landscape photo and small printed text.

turn it offfffffff pls. ready for some pow right about now.

July 2019

A dark card with a long paragraph of white text and blue lines around it.

i think pregnancy left me with some sort of chemical imbalance because i had been feeling irritable, stressed, and full of anxiety which really upset me because i don’t normally have any of those tendencies. i thought this was something that i’d have to learn to live with but THEN a coworker recommended SuperYou and i went for it. i figured i had nothing to lose anyway, RIGHT? SOoOOo within a month i noticed some significant changes. i felt like the best version of myself again you guys, like. LIKE. calm, unbothered and so steady. it feels so GOOD to be back. i’m blaming and thanking @moonjuice for this.

October 2019

A close-up of a blonde woman's eye and forehead with a short caption.

postpartum hair regrowth be like.

March 2020

A painted bird sign on a wooden trail board in a bare forest, with a location sticker and a text caption.

we saw exactly 0 hawks but the weather was 💯

Two women stand in a dry field with a pink tint over the photo, one holding a small object.

my husband is an official girl dad coming july 2020! i’m so excited for more small humans to love with you, @the.sam.wolf 💗👧🏼👶🏼

Two women stand in a dry field under a heavy pink tint, one in a long orange coat.

A stack of cloth face masks in patterned fabric on a grey background, with a small caption.

🖤 @nataliya.i.s cutest masks from my sister in law

April 2020

A woman in a navy jacket looks at the camera, with a list of text stickers over the photo.

repierced my second hole to look like a cool cali mom. how’s self isolation treating you? 😅

September 2020

A wide grey beach with waves under a heavy sky, with a small text caption.

early fall beach days are a whole mood.

A pale wet leaf lying on pebbles and stones, with soft light across the frame.

pretty raindrops

November 2020

A dusk sky over calm water beside a pier railing, with a small date label in the sky.

cotton candy sky

February 2021

A hand holds a slim cream skincare box with a letter on the front, with a hand-drawn circle.

THE best dry winter skin cleanser.

April 2021

A four-photo collage of a rocky coast and snowy hills, with a short text caption in the middle.

love ya, ma. happy 🌍 day.

May 2021

Pink and white peony blooms against a dark background, with a short text caption.

anyone else go weak in the knees for some peonies ?

A pink garden rose in full bloom among green leaves, with a small caption at the bottom.

mom’s roses. 😮

July 2021

A table setting with candles, dried flowers, and a rose, seen from above on a wooden surface.

* insert sound of rain *

December 2021

A hand holds up a paperback book with a cloud illustration cover, with a short handwritten caption.

linda is my winter weather hype woman.

March 2022

A bright sky full of clouds above a dark tree line, with a short caption in the middle.

love a good cloud show.

May 2022

A suspension bridge towers above green trees under a clear blue sky.

no crowd with everyone at the beach. *chef’s kiss*

June 2022

Puffy white clouds fill a deep blue sky.

cotton candy clouds.

A bald man smiles over a pizza at a restaurant, with a location tag and hearts.

, Philadelphia

happy father’s day, daddy sam. you rock at being a girl dad. thanks for holding so much space for all of our very strong feelings. we love you for that, and for everything else too. @__threesam

August 2022

Ginkgo leaves hang from branches against a dark green background.

ginkgo

An anonymous question card on a dark background with a list of short written answers.

beach house the marias backseat lovers pomme lately.

Hands hold a wrapped bouquet of orange and pink zinnias above a sandal on dry grass.

zinnias

September 2022

A pink and blue evening sky with dark tree branches across the top.

cotton candy sky

November 2022

A person lies in a hospital bed with an IV line, with a short caption over the photo.

, Newtown

when you really underestimated how hard international travel with a 2.5 and an almost 4 year old while in your 3rd trimester would be. @__threesam

December 2022

A chiropractic office sign with two names and a short caption in a bright waiting room.

i didn’t know it was possible to feel this comfortable in the 3rd tri. literally changed the game for me this pregnancy. 10/10 recommend. @paxchiro

March 2023

Several children's picture books are stacked together, with a short caption at the top.

these books are such a fun way to talk to kiddos about important things. i’ll definitely be ordering more from this author.

A hand holds a cut mango with orange cubes over its skin.

nature’s candy

January 2024

A snowy night street with holiday lights strung on a black railing.

south philly winter magic.

February 2024

A snowy road lined with bare trees in black and white, with a text caption.

romanticizing midwinter.

March 2024

A dark blue night sky with a bright moon and a thin line of light, with a small caption.

cheshire moon kinda night.

June 2024

A woman holds a sign reading Crushed My First Camp, with a text caption.

thankful to @strong.mom.project and @barre3newtown for preparing me for this. 💪

July 2024

A bonsai tree in a dark pot on a stone ledge.

, Wesley Branch Trail

bonsai exhibition garden @

A woman kisses a bald man in a framed photo in front of a city skyline.

mom + dad

August 2024

A starry night sky above dark silhouetted trees and a house with lights.

it’s so dark here that we saw the trails of stardust left behind by the stars as they streaked across the sky.

A bag of passion fruit snack chips and bare feet on a floor, with a text caption.

nature’s warheads. = eat them frozen.👌🏻

A dirt road runs through desert with long shadows.

joshua tree shadow.

A woman holds a plush dog on her lap beside a sunny road, with a text caption.

the girls asked me to babysit my grandchildren while they play, so here we are.

September 2024

A hand touches a painted pink and blue door pattern, with a text caption.

goodbye, cutie airbnb in joshua tree. it’s been real. ( hot )

A cloudy blue sky over hills, with a small text caption.

hi, elk.

A paper bag of apples and pears beside bare feet, with a text caption.

our hosts left us a bag of apples, pears, figs and tomatoes from their garden this morning. 🥲

October 2024

Sunlight breaks through dark clouds above a mountain valley, with a text caption.

just one week of these mountain views left until we head east and i’m ngl im so excited you guys. i miss my mom + dad. lol

May 2025

A tall vase of wildflowers and eucalyptus in front of a window.

small hands made this wildflower bouquet for me. 🫶🏻

January 2026

A playground sculpture of a large bird with blue bushes, with a location caption.

, Austin

soaking up as much sunshine as possible. also, this playground is art!!

February 2026

A market display of tulips, roses and other flowers in buckets.

signs of spring

April 2026

Hillside houses among trees under a cloudy sky, with a text caption.

i imagined way more sand dunes and tarantulas when i thought about texas.

May 2026

Ginger and chilies on a wooden board beside a printed fire cider recipe.

made fire cider with the girls this morning! thanks for hosting, @diaryofacrunchymom. @bella_bolek @ericaannkost @valerieleelove @ash1eynicole 🖤

A vase of wildflowers beside a birthday banner, with a handle credit.

farmer’s market flowers >>>

June 2026

Large white clouds fill a blue sky.

cotton candy clouds.

A teal sculpture of a face with long hair in a shop.

she’s definitely in her postpartum era. can relate, girl.

July 2026

White hydrangeas bloom in front of a coastal house, with a text caption.

the chokehold hydrangeas have on me.

A blue sky over a beach with a screenshot of a chart and text captions.

me: wow, i’m feeling so relaxed this week. my oura ring thinks i’m fighting for my life. LOL : this is a beach vacay with 4 under 8 yall hahahaha. and yes i’m taking magnesium. 😌😎🌊🪏⛱️ sam thinks there’s something wrong with my ring 😂

August 2026

Waves roll toward a beach under a dark blue dusk sky, with a text caption.

dear ocean, i love you the most.

A children's bookshop window displaying picture books, with a location caption.

, Austin

obsessed with the children’s book selection here.

A mini golf course under a blue sky, with a temperature caption.

☠️ cutest goodie bags! + a super sweaty mommy + me pilates class w my bb boy. @atxmomssociety

September 2026

Piles of orange pumpkins at an outdoor market, with a temperature caption.

fake fall.