2013 brought us a 23rd birthday for my dude, and a 21st birthday for myself, 2 years of marriage, 5 years of love, two baby-shower celebrations in two different states, a road trip to utah, a cross country trip to Illinois, and most importantly becoming a family of three.
2013 redefined love. For my body, for my girl, for my husband, my mother, and most importantly, my Savior.
2013 taught me to be still. To pace myself, and to be in the present. To appreciate the little cries that awaken me several hours in the night. To embrace the beauty in messy hair and sleepy eyes. To trust my gut when I know something is not right.
2013 was a monumental year - the most important year I have been alive, I'd dare say.
2013 redefined love. For my body, for my girl, for my husband, my mother, and most importantly, my Savior.
2013 taught me to be still. To pace myself, and to be in the present. To appreciate the little cries that awaken me several hours in the night. To embrace the beauty in messy hair and sleepy eyes. To trust my gut when I know something is not right.
2013 was a monumental year - the most important year I have been alive, I'd dare say.
2014 will take our little family to live across the world, in the Land of the Rising Sun.
And my goal simply is to love. Only love.
The rest will follow.
( 2012 & 2011 )
i just discovered your blog and my heart couldn't be happier reading your beautiful words.
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These pictures are wonderful... Happy New Year! ~ Country Girl's Daybook
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ReplyDeleteWhat a great year! I can't wait to follow your adventures in Japan.
ReplyDeleteYour last few posts have been such a joy to read. Here's to a new year!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see what Japan holds for you three. :)
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I just came across your postpartum post, which I love and had to read more on you then get to this post and realize how similar our stories are. My husband and I are also 23 & 21 and we have a alomst four month old baby girl Maxine, and also celebrated our second wedding anniversary this year. Though we have not been to Japan we have spent our married life in South Africa and Hawaii and are about to make the move to California! I love this post, the photoagraphy is absolutely amazing!
ReplyDeleteI saw your blog from Natalie posting it on facebook. I am your Mom's cousin, the last time I saw you were still a young girl. I am so impressed by your wisdom. You are young and get it. I love your photography as well. The picture of Uncle Richard made me cry, he always makes me feel close to my Dad because he looks so much like him to me. I love seeing him because as he has aged over the years I try to imagine what my Dad would look like at that age. And seeing him hold your baby so sweet is so tender. I think my Dad would be that happy to hold my babies. Thank you. Best wishes for you my cousin.
ReplyDeleteI think your dad would be happy to hold your babies too.
Deleteyour year last year looks like my year coming up...mostly cause of baby. I got pregnant last year and baby is coming this year :) I just stumbled upon your blog by the way but we are pretty similar...married young and babies right away! So great to see!!
ReplyDeleteFound your blog via a Facebook post. Congrats on your beautiful baby girl! Your photos are AMAZING! Can I ask what type camera you use? And what setting(s) do you use the most?
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful family you have. Also, I love the little crocheted pixie hat -- it's incredibly cute.
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Beautiful pictures and lovely family :)
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Looks like you had an amazing 2013! Hope your 2014 is just as great! Love your photos!!
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Beautiful words and pics... I am 23 this year and I am still waiting for it to be "His wife", so I am jealous a little bit ;). May God bless you!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful year 2013 was for you. hope the new one blesses you much!
ReplyDeleteYou have a lovely little family! Isn't motherhood so much fun :-)
ReplyDeleteJust started following and I didn't realize you live in norcal! I live in Mountain view :) Im 19 weeks pregnant and I have so enjoyed reading and catching up on your blog.
ReplyDeleteI've only just discovered your little part of the universe but I'm already so in awe by your wisdom and your beauty! You are so much wiser than your years and it is an inspiration to me. You have a gift.
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