Yesterday my parents came over to give our daughter, Life, my mom’s wedding dress to have made into Life’s christening gown. I realized in this moment how precious a piece of fabric can be and how many emotions it can evoke. When opening the preservation box that the dress has been in for the past 36 years, a wave of sentimentality came over me. The last time this gown was worn was by my then 19-year-old mother. The next time arms will wear this gown is at the baptism of our daughter. Marriage and baptism: two sacraments. Two people wearing the same fabric for two holy moments. Words fail to describe how thankful I am for this gift to Life. Thank you so much, Mom & Dad.

Well, today I’m going to start a little photo series of things that I’m thankful for in my life.  I don’t know how many photos it will end up being, or how many days/weeks/or who knows maybe months I’ll post images of things, people, objects, places, etc. that I’m thankful for, but the series will start today. And today, I’m overwhelmed with thanks for Matt and Life. My precious loves.

Thank you Jesus. Thank you, thank you, thank you for this little family of mine.

But please don’t let me be the only one saying or showing what I’m thankful for. What are you thankful for? I want to know what things make your days a little bit better. What makes you wake up in the morning? What gives you reason to keep doing the things that you do? Let this little space be a place for you to share what you’re really thankful for. I really want to know. It will be a good reminder for all of us to carpe diem.

your Heart.

Little 1 year old precious Life:

Kiss the baby:

My personal favorite.

Ever since I was a little girl I have been captivated by (what I call) “lighting streaks” from the flash in photos. Something about them tells me that there’s more out there than just what we see in the moment. Sometimes if we let the Light in long enough, these types of happy mistakes happen. Sometimes it does something to our souls. Let the Light in today my friends.