I always love New Years Eve…there is just something about being on the precipice of the unknown of a new year – and looking back on the year gone by – and to have the optimism and hope of good things to come. I’ve wised up a bit over the years and realized that the goals of a new year don’t happen in the first few “perfect” days of a new year – but instead – our ambitions and resolutions have to be ongoing – and every single day brings you a new opportunity to seize your true self – and exactly where you think you fit into this world. 2011 taught us about “going for it” – through that being the theme with our SUBSTANCE workshops for women – to embarking on the beginnings of some creative projects we’ve thought about for years (more on that later) – to Katie making the trip of a lifetime to Ethiopia while learning what making a difference was really all about…our message to ourselves was to learn through action – and without beginnings there can be nothing else. Because just by starting – you are going somewhere…
Katie, Matt and I had the good fortune of working with over 40 couples on their weddings, spending 6 tear and laughter filled days with 26 amazing women in our SUBSTANCE photography workshops (you gave way more to us that we ever could to you!) and over 100 amazing families through treeSwing Kids. You ALL make life beautiful and as I sit here this morning – I just need to say to each of you – that we value our time with you and your lives captured is something we are so proud to be a part of. So – really truly – thank you for that.
2012 will bring us plenty of new beginnings with the arrival of Baby Walker #2 in just 8 short weeks (or so)…no doubt that will stop us in our tracks with awe like Story did just 3 short years ago. 2012 is filled with goals of making things happen – and to take more risk without the fear of failure. To be comfortable in uncomfortable places…
So join us in 2012 – be great – be bold – be unafraid – and I say – GO FOR IT!
Happy New Year!
Jenna
Jenna,
I guess that I am really out of the loop, congratulations on baby Walker #2, that is so exciting. I am loving two, it is busy, but double the love.
You and Katie always amazing me in your art as well as your writing. It is always a treat to read what you share. Blessings to you in this new year and congratulations!
Jamee
You guys are incredible! Your love for your clients (who are so much more than that to you), your family, your friends, and those you meet along your journey is so heartfelt and genuine. Whenever I need to ‘regroup’, I always come back to JWP and this place, and it gives me what I need. Hope your 2012 is going amazingly! Can’t wait to see pictures of Baby #2! Will be thinking about you all!