*sigh*
I’m finally getting around to writing my “End of 2012″ blog post. And it feels good.
2012 was one hell of a year. I could easily write a short novel about the journey Josiah and I have been on this last year: from the deep, dark chasm of health issues and car accidents to the bright, open roads of motorcycles and puppies. But instead of putting you through that, I’ll tell some of that story in photos. Like I seem to do best…..
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In April, I got to travel to Maryland to meet my first-ever niece.
Her name is Ella Nadine, and I am completely smitten with her.
In May, my parents celebrated 30 years of marriage.
Which is kiiiiiiind of a big deal.
In June, my baby brother graduated high school.
Crazy, right?In July, Josiah and I celebrated 4 years of marriage. {My lovely and talented friend Lindsey Gomes took this photo of us}In August, I started a new art project.
…… on my SKIN.In September, one of my most darling childhood friends got married. I hardly took any pictures….…. I swear.Oh, and then I jumped in a pool fully clothed with some AMAZING new friends.
Also in September, my life became complete when one of my bestest friends in the whole wide world moved HOME from New Mexico.
She is my female soul mate. Don’t be hatin’.
In October, niece #2 was born.
I am equally as smitten with little Lillian Grace.
And the SAME day, Josiah and I also added a fur-child to our little family.
His name is Griffin, and he loves his mama.
In November, I had one of the BEST birthdays of all time.
Complete with birthday candles, new boots, a motorcycle cruise to the beach, and beers with some of my favorite folks.
In December, Christmas Eve happened…. which of course means epic amounts of soup at our 4th annual Christmas Eve Soup Spectacular!!!Which was only naturally followed by Christmas Day.
Remember that first niece born in April? Yeah…. she didn’t stay little for long.4 days after Christmas, we went to Disneyland…. with 14 other people.
Are we insane? The answer is yes. Most definitely, yes.
One thing I am most incredibly proud to have accomplished in the year of 2012 is starting a new photo series called the {Ever After} Series.
Alongside some of the area’s most amazing creatives, we marked 5 fairy tales off our list (which is ever-growing). For 2013, I foresee pumpkin carriages, wolves, mermaids, Sherwood Forest and Neverland….
and I can’t WAIT.
Thank you SO much for all the encouragement and support each and every one of you have shown me over the years. It’s all those darling compliments, subtle and not-so-subtle, that keep me doing what I do.
If it weren’t for beautiful souls like you, I would have quit this business a long time ago.
Happy New Year, my preciouses.
P.S. Sonic was around too. Just doin’ his thang….