September was by far our busiest month of 2014 (hence the two week delay). Besides the beautiful, daily chaos of loving on our toddler, Steve started (and is loving!) his new job, my photography business has been hoppin' (Yay!), and WE BOUGHT OUR FIRST HOUSE :) :)
A month brimming with transition- and feeling so overwhelmingly blessed.
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Clark 'helping' with the packing
Embracing one of the final warm evenings of summer <3
I recently discovered my LOVE for newborn photography. And my love for purchasing awesome textured blankets for those newborn sessions? Pretty sure they're driving my husband crazy..
After one of my sessions Clark climbed into the chair and self posed himself. I simply said 'squirrel' and this happened. Some of my favorite EVER photos of my beauty boy <3
This month marked our 4 year anniversary! Steve had back to school night on our actual anniversary but we still had a sweet night :)
And a big shout out to Ryan & Amanda for babysitting C so we could go out for what was seriously the BEST date we've had in a long, long time!
Hiding in the Cabinets :) My lil goofball
Steve picking me up from a photo shoot in our super-cool mini van:
present day chivalry <3
present day chivalry <3
(Out of focus on Purpose ;)
SOLD!!!
We have the keys!! Little man playing on OUR deck ;)
And the glorious first meal in our home: lasagna on moving boxes :) What a fun memory!
Clark kept unpacking my Pink dogs.
And is still all about them.
Um, but... those are mommy's! lol
Off on an adventure! Seriously love this photo <3
I posted this on Facebook but it's so true: This house started to feel like home as soon as I unpacked my mugs.
Somebody is a tea addict.
Also coffee.
And sometimes cocoa.
You can keep your cider
I took this on the last day of summer. And the red and green made me excited for Christmas. I have a problem.
Our last night driving to our apartment and it being our home...
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And finally, the picture I'm in: closing day!! So excited for this next adventure!
And if you're wondering- Steve insisted on simultaneously carrying Clark and I across the threshold :)
This past month I read through the book of Hosea along with the free, online study She Reads Truth. It was amazingly challenging and encouraging. I felt as if it the Bible study was written for me. I highly recommend shereadstruth.com Go check it out, seriously!
The verses we were challenged to memorize were
"His going is as sure as the dawn.
He will come to us as the showers,
as the spring rain that waters the earth."
Hosea 6:3
"By the help of your God, Return"
Hosea 12:6
I've loved meditating on the Lord's mercy, on His steadfast nature, His constant love for us . He provides mercy despite our faithlessness. And He even provides us with the strength to lay down our idols... and return <3
Lots of Love,
Jessi
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