I hope everyone has had a wonderful Thanksgiving, celebrating life and love with those who mean the most to you. We had a wonderful day yesterday, hopping around from house to house, each filled with our dear family. We’ve had a great week of trying to take it easy…waking up slightly late, snuggling with our babies, and letting go of the pre-s-s-ure we put on ourselves. And we were thankful.

As fall slips into winter, the temperatures drop, and we begin slowing down in our shooting schedule, we look forward to a slow winter. Our fall was much more busy than last year with the re-brand, house remodeling, and a full schedule, so we so look forward to breathing….without guilt. You know what I mean? Our stress had gotten so high that Brett and I had intended to take “vacation” this week….but we still worked-quite a bit in fact, but without time constraints and pressure. We let go of our minute-to-minute schedule. I can’t say what a relief this week has been. And it has felt like a vacation!

I am so thankful for stillness, for health, for beauty in nature, for children who rely on me and challenge me, for a husband who stands by my side through it all, and for the Lord God who is so mercifully guiding me along day-to-day. I am thankful for you too. Thank you for being here, reading this, and supporting who we are. :)

Look forward to some amazing blog posts, starting off with a HUGE announcement here Monday morning!! We have a new Life in Balance venture that we can’t wait to share. :)

Traci was a delight to photograph. She’s outgoing and confident, student body president at her high school, and a complete sweetheart. She’s very graceful and full of style. Oh, and she wants to own a photography business someday!

I told her if I was her age, I would absolutely want to be her BFF, and also steal her wardrobe!

Best to you and your bright future, Traci! :)

jess & brett