Wisdom Wednesday

Andrew and I went out last night for our "sunset photo session" that is on our summer to do list.  We were out until after 8 p.m. I love this out of focus sun flared image I captured.  It just makes me smile when I look at it. :)

Have a great Wednesday!

Widsom Wednesday | Live in the Moment

Today's wisdom is inspired by Andrew. Like many things in my life are! Who knew a 5 year old had so much to teach a person? This summer I'm all about living in the moment and enjoying the little things. I want the summer to last and for us to have a wonderful time.

I saw this digital scrapbook template below and knew exactly what I wanted to use it for!

Wisdom Wednesday

Wisdom Wednesday

Another notebook doodle quote... love her site!

This quote especially hit home for me this week. It can be applied to so many different things in my life right now. Motherhood, weight loss and my photography business.

Is motherhood easy? ... no way. Is it the most rewarding and worthwhile thing I'll ever do? Absolutely!

Weightloss - ugh... never easy but definitely worthwhile and I feel better and better each day.

My photography business - I'm learning it's not enough to know how to take great pictures and have a passion for photography to have a successful business. I've been working very hard on the business side. It's definitely not easy but I'm learning so much and am still loving what I do and I know it'll be worthwhile!!

Wisdom Wednesday

You ever try and make someone smile who is having a bad day or do something nice to brighten their day? Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't but what is the harm in trying? So, the next time you are having a spectacular day and you see someone isn't try rubbing off on them. :-)

(I found this cute design up top from a designer on etsy called Whimsy Studios. She has some really cute stuff. )

Have a great Wednesday!

Wisdom Wednesday

So I know my last post was "Lucky Mommy" and I came across the about quote. According to this it isn't luck, you get what you give. Sounds a lot like karma. Sometimes I believe this and other times I'm just not sure. Maybe in the end it all evens out. What do you think?

Ps. We woke up to 4 inches of snow this morning and it's not done. I wasn't too happy about the snow but leave it to my 5 year old to see the bright side. He woke up and was beyond excited and I said I wasn't happy about it. His response? "I'm excited cuz we get to go play in the snow and throw snowballs!" It's all about perspective. :)

Have a great Wednesday!

Wisdom Wednesday

Ever been faced with a challenge and wonder "How am I ever going to handle this?" You just do. You take it one day at a time, sometimes an hour or minute at a time and you just do. You deal with it. You figure it out. You find the strength within yourself that you never knew existed and you handle it and you are a stronger person for it and somehow at the end you are thankful for the experience because you came out a better person. Not to mention it makes you a more compassionate and empathic person. Been there done that kinda thing.

Hope you had a great Wednesday!

Wisdom Wednesday & LOTS of photos

"Enjoy yourself. These are the good ole days your going to miss in the years ahead."

Thank you Andrew for making me stop and appreciate the little things in life. My life has become so much richer having you in it. Looking at the world through your eyes has opened up an entire new world for me and I will be forever grateful to you. Here all along I thought I was going to be the teacher in our relationship yet you have taught me more than I could have ever imagined in the past five years.

Your love of life is contagious and others are truly touched by your kind spirit and carefree living. I know you are destined to do wonderful things in this world and I'm so blessed to be able to watch your future unfold.

I love you Chew Chew!!

Wisdom Wednesday

This is a great quote to repeat to yourself. Say it until you believe it!

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Wisdom Wednesday

I think this quote says it all. Have a great Wednesday!

Wisdom Wednesday

Makes you stop and think doesn't it? So often we don't do things because we think it won't work out or we are afraid of failure.

Wisdom Wednesday

Another quote from notebook doodles. Getting out of your comfort zone can be well... uncomfortable but you never know what wonderful things are out there if you don't push yourself. You'll be amazed at how proud of yourself you are for trying new things and taking chances. It can be scary but oh so worth it!

Hope you had a great Wednesday!

Wisdom Wednesday

I chose this photo because it's all out of focus but I love it. So I thought it was perfect for this quote. Typically an out of focus picture is the wrong way of taking a photo but in this case it was right.

I had a hard time this morning coming up with a quote for today and so I decided to wait. Wait until something really hit home and meant something to me. Then I had a moment with a friend when she said these very words to me. "There is no wrong way to do the right thing."

These ten words so simple yet so effective. I felt better instantly and when I start to feel upset about a certain situation I think of this quote and it brings me back to where I want to be. I don't want to be jaded or angry.

When you do the right thing for someone else and they do not do the right thing in return it's not your fault and you can't change it. You'd hope that your sacrifice for that person and kindness to them would be appreciated but apparently it doesn't always work out that way. Instead the opposite can happen. You can either be mad or you can move on. I have chosen to move on and while I'm not usually one to let friends go in this case it's the only way I've found to move on and to protect myself. Sometimes you just have to do that. Be loyal to yourself first and everything else will fall into place.

Okay I'll step off my soapbox now. I usually don't use this blog to vent my feelings of frustration or hurt. I've only used it for positive things and things that make me smile. So....on to our regularly scheduled program!! ;-)

Wisdom Wednesday

Saw this on the Dear Lizzy blog I often check out because she is an awesome scrapper and love her photography too.

So many quotes are such simple saying but oh so true and can really change your perspective on life. At least for a little while right? Then we get super busy in our day to day activites and forget. Then we come back to a quote or something shakes us to make us appreciate everything just a bit more. That is what life is all about. You can't live by this quote every second of every day but reading it every now and then reminds you. Life is wonderful.

Have a great Wednesday!

Wisdom Wednesday

I'm a dreamer but am also a planner. If something needs to get done I'll figure out how to do it. However, I can get stuck dreaming about something that seems impossible or too overwhelming to make it come true. I just loved this quote. It's giving me the push I need right now to get some things done for my business.

Wisdom Wednesday

Another quote from one my favorite blogs Notebook Doodles. This quote is so true! I know it's a difficult one to follow 100% of the time but it's a great one to remember when you are really going through a tough situation or are really unhappy. So simple yet so true.

Have a wonderful Wednesday!

Wisdom Wednesday

There are so many things to be grateful for in my life. My family, friends, health, a wonderful supportive husband, my sweetie Andrew who I would be lost without, a place to call home, my photography business. I could go on and on. Take time today to stop an think about what you are grateful for. (little and big.) Oh and I found this adorable saying/image from Notebook Doodles. Love her creations!

Happy Wednesday!

Oh wait!! I almost forgot something BIG I'm grateful for! My awesome sister who I am sooooooooooooooo grateful for. She is the milk in my cheerios and the cheese to my wine. LOL!! What I'm trying to say is I can't function without her. I love you Sis and HAPPY 40TH BIRTHDAY!! You still look amazing and are more beautiful than ever!

Wisdom Wednesday

I saw this post on a photographer blog the other day. She is amazing by the way! It inspired me to look at the little things in life a bit differently. It all started when we went to Sam's club and Andrew got a smiley face on the back of a receipt and was happy as could be. So, I just started paying attention to all the little things in life that bring a smile to my face or warm my heart. You should try it, it really changes your perspective on life.

So, here are some pictures that bring happiness to our lives.

Wisdom Wednesday

When I saw this sunset the other night I grabbed my camera and I snapped a shot knowing I'd use it for one my Wisdom Wednesdays. It was too beautiful to not.

This week is another quote about motivation and working hard to achieve something. I've been working so hard on losing this weight and I'm just not seeing the results on the scale. So, today I am taking a break from the gym but I will still stay on track with my eating. I keep telling myself it will come off eventually and I need to be patient. We have only been at this for about three weeks. Patience.

Have a wonderful Wednesday!

Wisdom Wednesday

Okay so I decided to try something new on my blog and make it a bit more structured. You know me anytime I can put structure to something, create a schedule or plan it I'm there! I often come across inspiring quotes on the web or hear them and I thought I'd share my favorite one on Wednesday. Hence the "Wisdom Wednesday."

I found this neat blog called Notebook Doodles. You should go check out her site. Lots of pictures with writing on them and they are really cool.

Here is my quote of the week.
How many times have we intended to do something but never did anything to make it happen? From big things like weight loss or getting healthy to little things like organization or backing up your computer. The time to act is now! Have a great hump day!