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inspired by {abby’s} {entry}, i have decided to review my year in photographs. these photos are not necessarily my “best,” but they are most definitely my favorites, bringing back the warmest of memories & the sweetest & most significant events from this year…

dusting off my film camera & exploring a new-found love for making photos, taking our first step toward marriage & a life forever spent together, times of depression but a spirit & Father who overcomes even the darkest of moments, a visit from a {best friend}, picking up bouquets of flowers just because, forming a deep relationship with a beautiful baby & a wonderful {friend}, a camping trip to southern missouri with the sweetest company, growing our starts & supporting our local farmer’s market, photographing a local store in columbia, & selling our photographs at our first craft show.

i am so thankful for these months & memories full of firsts, loves, & growth.

what are some of your memories of 2009?

this morning we drove to northern arkansas to be with luke’s family during the holidays. it is so nice to take a few days off from work & spend time with family. last night, luke & i exchanged gifts & stockings under the glow of our christmas tree & the light of the advent candles. luke surprised me with the sweetest gifts- lavender & chamomile bath scents, lavender-scented candles, & chamomile tea. it was such a thoughtful gift & such a wonderful time to be together. now, we’re surrounded by family & soaking in every moment of this peaceful season.
i wish you all the best during this holiday season!

{photos above are of uprise bakery, where luke works, & the delicious sweet treats made there}

dear friends, it is time to celebrate!
luke & i are finished with finals! we have indulged in many treats since turning in our last finals. we’ve had delicious scoops of sparky’s ice cream with complimentary hot fudge, a celebratory dinner at shakespeare’s with dear friends, & homemade cookies & a bottle of wine with said dear friends.
it is worth mentioning that i don’t think we would have been able to get through our finals without amazing cranberry & pecan bread, a variety of scones, & brownies from uprise bakery.

on another note {& one also worth celebrating} i finished my scarf for luke that took… oh you know… two months! but- it is finished & oh so beautiful 🙂

well, i must be getting to work. tonight, i plan to do a little christmas gift crafting with {her}. it should be a very enjoyable evening.