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I'm Natalie. Welcome to my little piece of the www.

I love avocados, sometimes (read: daily) stand on my head to get my creative juices flowing, and I could listen to The Beatles sing, “I’ve Just Seen A Face” everyday, for the rest of forever.

Wondering what goes on here? Yup, so are the rest of us.

1. I am a lifestyle photographer. I have the most remarkable clients in the world, and I share their images here to inspire us all to live life with greater love, meaning and joy.

2.  I am a writer. This blog is full of many of the curious thinks I have thunk.

3.  I am a speaker and life/business consultant. I post upcoming speaking engagements and consulting information here as well.

4. I am most fulfilled by my work as a wife and mother to my 4 sons, one of whom now lives in Heaven. I share bits and pieces of our journey here on this blog. Including our ongoing struggle with grief, our experiences with ADHD and SPD, and our solid faith in a God much bigger than the challenges we face.

But ultimately, I hope that this blog is about something much bigger than all of that. My dream is for this blog to be a place where real life comes to be celebrated and enthusiastically embraced. Not just the pretty stuff, with tailored hems, clean lines,and the new colors for spring . . . but everything else, too. The frazzled mornings, broken hearts, crazy dreams, messy kitchens. . . even the fear, failure, hopelessness and devastation. I want this blog to be a place for every bit of what makes us all  living, breathing, feeling human beings, experiencing together this remarkable thing called life.

May this be a place of passion, purpose, laughter, tears, friendship, encouragement and inspiration for us all.

Thank you for being here. Let's be friends forever!

xx,

Natalie

I am based out of Gilbert, Arizona and Oahu, Hawaii. I am available for travel worldwide. Please contact me for information at aloha@natalienortonblog.com.
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In 2010, our perfect *”Baby Gavin” returned to Heaven after losing a courageous battle with **Pertussis (whooping cough). We are eternally and profoundly grateful to the thousands upon thousands (upon thousands) of friends and strangers from all over the world, of all faiths and creeds, who united with our family in prayer during Baby Gavin’s horrific illness and who grieved with us and continued to petition God in our behalf during the dark days following his tragic death. You may read Gavin’s story as it unfolded by visiting my old blog here. I am committed to sharing my ongoing struggles with grief and our journey toward joy here on the new blog. I am always humbled and amazed by the continued outpouring of love and support. Thank you for sharing in our journey and inspiring us with your unceasing love! God is good!

*My brother Gavin passed away unexpectedly in 2007. With all these Angel Gavins, it can get a little confusing at times, so just know that when I refer to “Gavin” I’m referring to my wonderful brother. When I refer to “Baby Gavin,” it is in reference to my perfect son, both of whom I cannot wait to see in Heaven!

**You will periodically see me blog about The Sounds of Pertussis campaign. I am an unpaid spokesperson and am only compensated travel expenses where applicable for my involvement with this important cause. Join our fight against this deadly communicable disease at www.soundsofpertussis.com or like us on facebook at www.facebook.com/soundsofpertussis.

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I LOVE geneology! (Did I just say that out loud?!)

click here to open post Nov 10, 2011 | posted in on the agenda, Personal, The Generations Project | 7 comments

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  • Chantelle: I am so sad I missed the last scene today. Natalie, you are such an inspiration. Thanks for sharing your journey with us. It's been an amazing journey for all of us and I'm grateful I was able to be a part of it. November 10, 2011 8:19 pm
  • Shelly: Yes, Yes, YES!!! Seems to me that someone I know told you this would be lifechanging....:) :) :) I'm so THRILLED you're taking this journey, not only for yourself, but for your family and generations to come. November 11, 2011 3:56 am
  • Erin: Wow, I feel the same, and sometimes I am really embarrassed because for so many people in our age category family history isn't even on their radar. I am excited to see the final product! November 11, 2011 4:11 am
  • Shari Hanson: YAYYYYYYYYYY I am so excited for you and thrilled that you are able to experience this. Honestly I am quite a bit jealous too...in a friendly way! So...maybe you could say that your journey is nudging me to learn more about my ancestors so I can experience things like that too... So happy for you and can't wait to hear more of the details! xoxo from HB November 11, 2011 5:57 am
  • Rachel Boatright DeVault: YOU live a life that is a tribute to God, even with the losses you've sustained. I'm so happy for you to be discovering these amazing things! November 14, 2011 6:15 am
  • Barbara Bair: Natalie, I just watched your episode on The Generations Project. We are related! My great great great Grandparents are Elias and Elmira. In fact my great great Grandpa is George Washington Adams (whom I saw was your ancestor too!) I live less than 1/2 mile from where Elias settled in Layton UT. In fact, the first house that George Washington Adams and his wife built is still standing! Thanks for sharing your story. It is good to know about our ancestors and what they went through. By the way - Steve Young (yes the quarterback)is also a descendent of George Washington Adams. We have great ancestors that I truly believe are watching over us and are our guardian angels! September 19, 2012 3:58 pm
  • natalie: Barbara, Hi cousin! Fun, fun, fun! And I agree, I really do believe that they are involved in our lives. It's a beautiful thing to know. With love, Natalie September 20, 2012 10:34 am

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