Blessed in The New Year

I know it has been a while since I have blogged. My reason: dial-up internet connection. When I'm at home in Iowa, I rarely blog because I cannot stand the internet at home. Back in Chicago now! And though it was great to be back on the dairy farm seeing good friends and family, I am somewhat relieved to be back in my city. Something therapeudic about the trains roaring past my building or the lack of having to spend money on gasoline (since I don't drive here). Since the new year is more than newly upon us now, I thought I would count my blessings from this past year and this new year via post: (in no particular order!)

1. New equipment that will make my photography business more efficient. The Canon 5D, two new lenses, and a light set all this year. I don't know that there is anything else right now that I could want. I feel like I am set to go for a long while. At least until I pay all this off. Some favorite images from my new gear:






2. Great friends. Both in Waverly/Waterloo and in Chicago. I got to chill with most of my good friends from high school at least once when I was back - shopping, movies, late night conversations. All wonderful. And now that I'm back? Late night board games, deep conversations and girls' nights. So priceless. I feel so blessed.

3. Family. Game nights, dinners with mom's macaroni, growing and changing, but always there for each other.

4. Love from a great guy. We've had our thick and thin this year, but I continue to grow closer to Josiah each day and am continually challenged to be a better person for him. I love you, babe.

5. Love and forgiveness from God. I seriously screw up every day, but He is always forgiving, and his love is the prime example that I must live by, because it holds no record of my wrongs and challenges me to live with purpose.

Here's to a great new year, everyone!