Wait, I have a blog?!?

So, I got to thinking today about what I used to do when I had extra time in the day (not sure I can remember back that far). But, back before I would pass out in front of my computer editing, late at night because it is the only time I can try and edit my sessions :). And, this blog popped into my head. Looking back at it, last I updated was when I was 20 weeks pregnant! That was A LONG time ago. It's amazing how fast time goes. And as much as I like to say "time slow down"... that is just never going to happen, so instead, I want to continue to say "help me to enjoy my time." Life is busy. And, I've come to realize that will never change. In fact, I feel life is busier since I quit my job. Not sure how it was possibly I fit 40+ hours into my life back then, but it happened.

Let's catch up quickly ...

• Photography has been picking up. I limit the time I'm in the studio, so I'm still home with the little ones some days. I LOVE LOVE LOVE my job. Cuddling and capturing those newborns couldn't make me happier. 
• We had Kolbi May in June.  https://animoto.com/play/VUsNfY6T02eA0sHvhH1aTA
• The first 6 weeks of Kolbi's life was her being held. All. The. Time. Kolbi was our fussy baby. :) But, I was surprisingly ok with it this time, knowing how fast that stage goes. (I even had physical therapy because of it!)
• I'm still training at Barefoot Fitness. Love it. Love the people.

So, the point of doing a post now? What's been on my heart lately? Being thankful. It's November, and "Thankfulness" is the talk of the season, but I'm truly so thankful for this time in my life and the place I am in my life right now.

My friends. I have such a great group of friends. People who love me and support me, life me up, and encourage me. I am lucky enough to work out with friends, go to coffee with them, have Bible / Book studies, share the same interests, etc etc. Seriously, I had no idea I would be so lucky and so blessed with a group of people (several groups of people) that are new to my life and several that are from my past. 

My family. This I can not say enough about. Since moving "back home" we are around Jason's family and my mom's side of the family a lot. Our kids get to grow up with their cousins, we get to attend the birthday's, sporting events, have weekend play dates, etc. We have people to help out with the kids. Grandmas and Grandpas loving on the kids all. the. time. Even my cousins, who are like more sisters to me, are close and I love spending time with them. 

To wrap this up, I guess what I'm feeling is so much peace and contentment with my life. I encourage you to just slow down and enjoy the time. You can't get time to slow down, you need to slow down. Be thankful for what you have. Spend time with your friends and your family. No family is perfect, and anyone who says that they are is totally lying. I believe God gives you your family and your situation for a reason. Listen to that still small voice and figure out what it is. 

So, this season, forget the red cup debate, don't get wrapped up in drama, love people even if they don't love you back, and practice what Jesus taught us, grace, forgiveness, and acceptance. 

Hopefully it's not another 9 months before I'm back to write again :)