As most of you may know, after 11 years of living in the beautiful town of Bemidji, MN, we have decided to move our family back home. Brandon has been working in Detroit Lakes for the past 6 years and now with the arrival of our daughter, Molly, in May of 2011, it is even more evident that our family needs to be together. The motivation behind our move back to the Detroit Lakes area has been family. With family being my #1 priority, the move seemed like it was what "just needed to happen." It has been such a blessing to have Brandon home with us every night and for this I am incredibly thankful that we made this decision. That being said, I would be lying if I said that there weren't days that I miss my life in Bemidji with all of my heart. I had the best support system, colleagues, daycare provider, friends, church, students' families, doctor, dentist, chiropractor, coffee shops, walking trails, and community that a girl could ask for.
Moving Forward...
As I reflect on my feelings about my "new" chapter in life I have decided to focus on the positive. I don't want to dwell on the things that I miss or don't have anymore. This approach will not allow me to adjust and embrace this new chapter in our lives. I have tossed around many ideas of how I can do this. I have always had a passion for photography and would LOVE to share this with my friends and family.
Time to Capture the Little Things...
I have set a personal goal to take one picture every day for the next 365 days. Why you may be asking? Life gets busy and fast! I think it is important to slow down, smell the roses, and appreciate the little things. I also feel that if I am intentionally looking for the beauty in my everyday life, I will learn to love this new chapter. I hope you enjoy this journey as much as I plan to!
"It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see."
-Thoreau
