Freyday – 11.11.11
Hi everyone! This Freyday is extra special for a few reasons. As a military wife, I’m very thankful and proud of my husband and all those who have served with him and before him for our country. Today we get to honor and thank those who protect our freedom for Veteran’s Day….actually, everyday we should be thankful, but especially today! Also, it’s 11.11.11. So….that’s special!
The past 3 days, I was able to attend a women’s photography in Santa Barbara with Joy Harmon Prouty from Wildflowers Photography – and we were challenged to write down what it was that made our hearts happy – what we were grateful for. So, today’s Freyday blog will be 11 things I’m grateful for in honor of all things eleven!
11 Things I’m Grateful For:
1) My husband. He’s my hero and I’m grateful for his support in my business and for always encouraging me to push myself towards a success I didn’t know was possible. He continues to amaze me at his strength, courage, thirst for knowledge and his service to our country.
2) The smell of my dad’s Gizzie’s fresh out of the oven….or when I open a package mailed across the country and know that’s what he’s sent to make me smile!
3) Family time.
4) The holidays – including the smell of peppermint hot chocolate on my stove, the first taste of mashed potatoes before Thanksgiving dinner, decorating the Christmas tree while listening to Amy Grant’s Christmas CD, searching for meaningful gifts, and celebrating this life I’ve been given and the wonderful people who surround me.
5) Memories. Those strong thoughts that bring me back to special moments in my life: My grandma painting my nails for me, playing HORSE with my mom and dad and Jason after dinner, a great hot tub soak after Spring Break skiing in Utah, the smell of Main Streat USA – DisneyWorld/Land, the sound of 50,000 Aggie Students in Kyle Field, the sight of Eric coming home from a deployment in Iraq and the butterflies I got at the anticipation of that reunion kiss.
6) Kayla kisses.
7) Supportive photographer friends I now have all over the country! You ladies (and guys) know who you are – your continued support and sharing of industry thoughts has been a blessing!
8) My church life group. You guys are the glue to the vine for us and are family. Grateful for your community, love and support!
9) New adventures. We’ve had a lot of them in our 8 years in the military – to new homes, new friends and the adventures we have yet in front of us!
10) The gift I’ve been given to utilize my knowledge and abilities to capture true love’s sparkle in my client’s eyes.
11) The way my heart is growing as I dig deeper into the Bible and learn what it truly means to be loved unconditionally by God.
***I would LOVE to hear what you’re grateful for today in the comment section! ***
Here are some of my favorite detail photos from the workshop, so enjoy!
This guy was amazing. He wore his fancy feather leg warmers to show off I’m assuming 😉 Seriously…obsessed with this guy!
A little bit of tilt shift Lensbaby action….thanks Sara for letting me try yours out!
With my good friend Stephanie Saul! Loved having this experience with her 🙂
Love it! Am very thankful for you and Eric 🙂 We love you guys!!!
I was waiting for this post to come out. Great job…I LOVE each and every one of your grateful things and your images came out amazing! I want this picture of us together…please send it to me 🙂 I am so happy we got to experience this workshop together as well and I am incredibly grateful for your friendship. Love you my friend!
I am thankful for my Life Group even when they are miles away! My hubby, and great kids that are such a blessing! I also love the chicken with the black booties!
I am thankful for my job first and formost, being able to work from home and raise my kids is a blessing! I am thankful for our health, and our home:) I am thankful for such supportive family and starbucks too..lol happy holidays!