3rd Annual Look Back

as i looked back at our 2011, i tried to find pictures that could highlight how we spent our time. of course, there are so many things that you don't take pictures of.  (as i reflect personally on the year, i know there were a lot of adjustments for me raising three kids instead of just two. during those "adjustments" no camera was in sight, thank goodness!) i can say with confidence that 2011, like years past, with its peaks and valleys has held an abundance of God's undeserved grace.

at the first of the year, we settled into our new home.

we also celebrated our two year old. (i mentioned i can't decorate cakes worth a stink, didn't i?)

steve took an incredible trip to israel, 

saw some beautiful architecture,

and brought me back one of these as my prize.

(okay, Customs stopped him, but he tried...

okay, he didn't but he wanted to.)

we were so honored that one of our friends from china came to visit us.

and as one of her gifts, Yeling brought Savannah a qipao which she wore proudly during the warm months of the year.


just a few pictures of some more friends we were able to share our home with during 2011. unfortunately, i didn't snap everyone's picture that stayed with us, but i hope to be more on the ball 2012.

our baby girl turned one.

and our big girl turned seven.

the kids and i were blessed this year to be part of a small homeschool group that got together once a month for field trips to places like the fire station, to see MAMA and Manna Food Bank.

business for jnp Photography blossomed this year while still staying modest in size. happy to have a creative outlet that i can balance with raising our young family.

we ended the year with family

 and more family

and as always, we look forward to the coming year.

happy new years!