A long, long, year...

Because of so many reasons, this year will be the year that I always will remember as the year that made me who I'm supposed to be. The year that beat me down and confused me and made me crazy and made me sane and made me happy. The year that my first born started school and my daughter and I reconnected. The year that I truly embraced my photography and really fell in love with it because of this shoot and how it made me feel about my children. The year I finally got to be with my Brittan. Finally. The year that reminded me of the love I have for him and oh yeah, this year the hubs finally did turn 30. I now know, without a doubt, I am where I'm supposed to be. I'm home. I'm who I'm supposed to be.

I'm a mother.

I'm a wife.

I'm imperfect.

I'm good.

I'm selfish

but not always.

I'm hopeful.

I choose to forgive.

I will let go of the past.

I will welcome the future

with an open mind,

with strength.

I will love the

people that deserve it.

And let go of the ones

that don't.

I will love myself.

I will love my family

fiercely and unconditionally.

I will be loyal.

2011, I'm so ready for you.

Bring it on. I will make the best of you.