2.1.14

on being 25


Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year.”  — Ralph Waldo Emerson

Having a birthday the day after the new year is like getting two fresh starts. I've always loved having a birthday so close to the beginning of the new year. 25 sounds so old though..especially when you look at it as being a quarter of a century old.  So much in my life changed last year. from being engaged, married, new home, new routine, new friends, new everything...! Some days it felt like my life was turned upside down and I craved that old routine so much. But more than not I love the change. I love being a wife o Jacob.  I love waking up beside my best friend every single day. I love how God has worked in my life the last year. I love how he wrote my story, and is still writing it. So grateful for His hand in every small detail.  One can't help but wonder what this year will hold.

I think I'll like being 25.


My favorite new years quote.

Life, I am the new year.
I am an unspoiled page in your book of time.
I am your next chance at the art of living.

I am your opportunity to practice
what you have learned about life
during the last twelve months.

All that you sought
and didn't find is hidden in me,
waiting for you to search it out
with more determination.

All the good that you tried for
and didn't achieve
is mine to grant
when you have fewer conflicting desires.

All that you dreamed but didn't dare to do,
all that you hoped but did not will,
all the faith that you claimed but did not have -
these slumber lightly,
waiting to be awakened
by the touch of a strong purpose.

I am your opportunity
to renew your allegiance to Him who said,
'behold, I make all things new.'

I am the new year.

Happy New Year Lovelies! 





1.1.14

after christmas


The blog post I forgot to post before Christmas.
This Christmas was so special. I'll never forget it.
So many special moments.
So many memories from it.
So grateful we get to celebrate Christmas.

Christmas Lights by Coldplay on Grooveshark


21.12.13

hello winter


Ice storm for the first day of winter - almost as good as snow, but not quite! Loving how still and quite everything gets and it makes the world look so pretty!
Grateful to be all cozy and warm inside today.


20.12.13

christmastime


 

This poor blog has been sadly neglected this month.  I haven't had much time or inspiration for photos and blogging. Life is like that sometimes. Life is busy.  So sad that the season will be over in a few days. I love the month leading up to Christmas more than I do Christmas day. Savoring these last few days!




7.12.13

hello december


Can't believe that December is already here. Why does time have to go by so quickly? This Christmas season feels so, so different.  This will be our first Christmas married...I've looked forward to this for so long, and I still can't believe I'm here. Loving starting our own special traditions, loving the special Christmas memories we've made so far.  I feel so blessed!

Happy December




13.11.13

today


loving that today is cold. 
loving my warm, oversized flannel shirt.
loving a warm cup of tea.
loving the november sun shining through the windows.
loving my favorite fall playist 
loving today.
grateful for today.