15 minute posts,  Family Matters,  photography,  Tis the Season

Last post of 2017!

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Happy New Year everybody! I thought I’d pop in and share a few things.

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Remember that photoshoot we did back in November? I loved all the photos so much I wanted to just put them here. If you got our holiday card you probably recognize our outfits. The girls picked out their dresses and I was so pleased. I think this is probably the last year they are going to look like little girls anymore. So bittersweet.

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They like each other these days which makes my heart want to explode. Bug’s freckles! Sploosh! There it goes, all gooey and dripping down my rib cage.

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And Joon’s smile! She always does that tongue thing when it’s a real smile.

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It has been the year of braids for Bug. I’m not complaining. You know how she is about things. When she likes something she really likes it. I hope braids always remind me of this year.

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I’ve been trying to savor this year so hard (with the girls, politics not so much). I think I accomplished it.

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And lastly, a silly photo because nothing breaks up a photoshoot better than prickly grass on your bare legs and a chance to be your real self.

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Sigh…

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What else has been going on? Oh, you know, Christmas, New Years, funny clouds in the sky that made us think the atmosphere was cracking open and aliens were visiting. We have a party coming up for New Years that I’m afraid nobody is coming to. What else is new right? I think I worry about that every year.

The Nutcracker with the girls was really nice, even though all of us had royally bad attitudes before going in. Then the music started, we saw some fake snow and everyone felt happy again.

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I made a bunch of candy-cane cookies and toffee for the first time. They were yummy. I got my hair cut. It’s just okay. I kinda miss my old very-long hair but I know it will get better as soon as my bangs grow out a bit from wanna-be-school-girl to I-can’t-really-see-through-them-but-they-look-cool.

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Bug is still in Hawaii. We miss her. We managed through Christmas without getting very sad by being very untraditional and having a huge Persian feast catered via our local middle-eastern market’s food court! Who knew! It was the best. I didn’t cook and everything was delicious. I think I might make it our new tradition, with Bug included though, of course.

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Oh! And this happened! But before you start looking into wedding guest dress rental (Because how awesome would that wedding be?) and china registries (Don’t, we don’t need any.), let me tell you that he didn’t really *ask* me to marry him and we aren’t getting *married* anytime soon. I know. I’m sorry. Everyone loves a good love story and I have no good explanations right now. I’m just wearing a really pretty ring that he gave me for Christmas and I’m really happy because it means everything to me.

I also have an updated calendar for you! Happy Printing! Cheers to 2018!

8 Comments

  • Beth Swann Compton

    Brenda, I have been reading your blog for a million years, back when Bug was just a little tiny bug. I’m not a big commenter, but wanted to pop in and say how happy I am for you! Love reading your posts!

  • gingermog

    Awww I adore this photo shoot. Please girls don’t grow up too much by next year. Also I love the mysteriousness of the ring on your finger and I wont snoop any more :) Kind like a promise ring. Love you guys. xx

  • Dena

    Love your family photos!
    Congrats on the beautiful ring and all it symbolizes!
    Can you share where your awesome red dress is from?

  • BeachMama

    Happy New Year!! Family photos are lovely and I am thrilled for your beautiful ring. It symbolizes so much to both of you, and I have to say you both look extremely happy!

  • Divina

    These are just gorgeous, Brenda! Congratulations on your continued happy relationship! :) What a lovely family you have. Happy New Year!

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