2017 in Photos

"There are far better things ahead than any we can leave behind."

-C.S. Lewis

2017 was a year full of blessings in our household.  If you would have told me a couple years ago that this is what my life would look like, I probably would have laughed in your face.  I've learned that life comes in seasons of highs and lows, and that those lows are stepping stones to something so much greater.  Whatever season of life you are in, embrace it.  If there's one thing I learned this year it is that time is SO fleeting (as cliche as it sounds!).  Nothing has taught me that more than being a mom.  At the start of the year, Marlowe was a 5 month-old ball of chub not even rolling.  Now, she's bloomed into this spunky toddler, always on-the-go.

This year:

-I've learned how to be a parent (so imperfectly), and a stay-at-home mom.  I've learned that my job right now is the toughest job out there.
-I had my final surgery (j-pouch), one I feared and questioned doing for ages, only to heal remarkably and receive my health back.
-Kyle got an incredible job working as the lead engineer with YUMI. He's doing something he loves, and that makes me so happy. Although we miss him all week!
-I grew my photography collaborations with several small shops.
-I started this blog!

I thought instead of writing more, I'd share my favorite pictures of 2017!  These are in no particular order, just pictures I haven't all shared via Instagram.  Some edited, some just random phone pictures, but ALL I love.  I managed to create a gallery below, and if you press on one picture it enlarges it for easier viewing!  There's a TON...I couldn't help myself!  Happy New Years everyone!  Here's to an incredible 2018.

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