We spent Christmas with Jared’s parents this year – mine were in Kentucky visiting my brother and his wife!
We spent the night Christmas Eve and opened a few gifts in the morning – our gift this year was the cruise!
We spent the day reading and watching cheesy Christmas movies – the best kind of holiday!
I cannot believe that 10 years ago were were ushering in 2000. My mom was freaking out and wanting us to stay home for NYE – what with the whole world coming to an end once 2000 hit!
Ten years ago I had come home from Philadelphia University to start a lonely semester at Mansfield University.
Five years ago Jared and I were newlyweds and ushered in 2005 together – again – I have no idea where we were or what we did that night.
Tonight we will go to Amy & Jim’s for a bit and then to help out with the overnighter at the church for a few hours and end the night – ringing in the New Year at Matt & Johna’s. And I am sure that in 10 years – I will have forgotten those details too!
Tomorrow marks a new year – a new start!
I wrote earlier this year about our blessings – there are times that I cannot see any from the past year – but I know better.
THANK YOU – you know who are – for believing in me this past year. For praying for us this past year. For listening to my fears – my doubts – my musings.
barden photography has bloomed into something that I never thought possible. I asked God to bless my photography. I asked for 24 weddings. I had 24 weddings. I didn’t even think to ask God for family sessions – seniors – babies – kiddos – engagements. He blessed me beyond my wildest dreams.
THANK YOU to those out there that trusted me with their memories – it means more than I could ever express to you!
THANK YOU to those in my family that supported me – cheered for me – prayed for me – encouraged me – booked a session with me!
THANK YOU to those friends that pushed me – encouraged me – trusted me – believed in me – booked a session with me!
THANK YOU – THANK YOU – THANK YOU
I cannot imagine 2010 being more bountiful than 2009 for barden photography – but I am trusting that it will be. Knowing that God answered my prayers above and beyond what I asked. Knowing that He will do it again – above and beyond.
I am praying that God answers our prayer for a child – a sweet, healthy, happy child in 2010. I am praying that if that prayer isn’t answered that I will see the blessings in it – that I will understand that God is in control – that the desire for a child will subside if that is not what God has for us – one of the hardest prayers I have ever had to pray.
I am praying that 2010 brings joy – for us and for you!
This was from my post last Christmas – next Christmas we are looking forward to spending it with Schrute and hopefully another new addition by that time or the anticipation of one!
It breaks my heart. This Christmas I thought – I really really thought we were expecting – finding out yesterday we weren’t. Ugh.
I thought I would post a picture of Schrute from last Christmas – a month before we got him!
LOOK AT THAT FACE – THAT TEENY LITTLE FACE!
This was taken yesterday –
Look at that NOT so teeny face!
Oh Schrute – how we love you and how you have blessed us this year – coming into our lives at the EXACT moment we needed you!
I hope everyone had a warm, love-filled Christmas!
We went on vacation with Jared’s parents at the beginning of the month – to the BAHAMAS!
Usually we go to the beach with them in July but this year with my wedding schedule – it didn’t work out.
We left on Sunday the 6th out of Rochester – and boy do I hate flying – but it wasn’t too bad this time.
It was cold and snowy … couldn’t wait until we were in the WARM WATERS of the BAHAMAS!
Our cabin!
Where we hung out at Coco Cay – the BEST part of the trip!
Our little towel buddy!
The sunset on the last night of our vacation!
We had a great time – Jared and I were both pretty motion sick and I missed dinner 2 nights out of 4 – but we had a fun time with the best in-laws I could ever ask for!
I got my new business cards today!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE them! Can’t wait to hand them out at the EXPO!
Sunday morning the 6th we fly out of Rochester to Florida! UGH! I HATE flying!
Monday morning we will be setting sail to the Bahamas till Friday with the in-laws! I think I want to stash Schrute in my suitcase – I am going to miss him SO much!
Thanks to Mary Love and KT & Chase for taking care of our babe while we are gone.
We will be back on Sunday the 13th – to start another busy week of sessions and a wedding on the 19th! THEN CHRISTMAS!
We spent Thanksgiving at my parents house this year!
Of course I forgot to get pictures of the turkey!
When I woke up on Friday morning – this was the sight at Top O’ the Hill Farms!
After my engagement session on Friday I took some quick photos while waiting for Daddio to come get me!
What are you thankful for this year?
Here is my schedule for the next three weeks …
Sat 26 – wedding in Williamsport
Sun 27 – engagement session @ 4 in Elmira
Mon 28 – secretary at Phoenix – family session @ 5.30
Tues 29 – family session @ 4
Wed 30 – secretary @ Phoenix
Thurs 1 – secretary @ Phoenix
Fri 2 – chiro @ 9.30 in Athens – wedding @ 5 in Elmira
Sat 3 – wedding in Towanda/Owego
Sun 4 – child session @ 3 – family session @ 4
Mon 5 – secretary at Phoenix
Tues 6 – senior session x 2 @ 4
Wed 7 – senior session @ 3
Thurs 8 – senior session @ 4
Fri 9 – EDIT EDIT EDIT
Sat 10 – wedding in Lawrenceville
Sun 11 – *was our due date* – possible family session
Mon 12 – family session @ 4
Tues 13 – EDIT EDIT EDIT
Wed 14 – maternity session @ 11.30
Thurs 15 – EDIT EDIT EDIT
Fri 16 – EDIT EDIT EDIT
Sat 17 – toddler session @ 11 – family session @ 4
Sun 18 – family session @ 9 – wedding @ 2 in Mansfield
then it picks right back up from there!
My dad is insane!
He made this armor again for the Ren Faire and wore it ALL DAY LONG!
That is NOT a toy hammer – VERY HEAVY – again – INSANE!
We made our yearly trek on August 29th of this year!
STILTS – not creepy.
BABY SHOES on the ends of stilts – CREEPY!
LOOK AT THOSE CHEEKS!
puppets – creepy
sad elephants – not creepy
We had a great time – and will more than likely be back next year!
Schrute – what can I say about him? He drives me nuts – like this morning when he couldn’t wait for me to get done going to the bathroom so he decided to UNLEASH in the living room – creating an OCEAN! LOVELY!
But – I love him dearly! He has kept me sane the past 6 months!
This is his new favorite place to be!
