Let’s Talk | 10 things & 2013

So internet, here I am. Posting on my very last afternoon in this beautiful city I’ve been so very fortunate to call home for the past 8 years. I’ve wanted to post/blog/catch up for the last 8 weeks but things have been all sorts of beautiful, crazy chaos. Yes, I’ve had many-a-moment of considering just how mad we were to take on moving two businesses and a life across the world straight after our wedding. But I’ve also had so many take-my-breath away moments at just how incredible this year has been to us. Yes, I’m so sad to leave my beloved mountain. And my goodness am i heart-sore and so full of miss already to leave our beautiful people here. But I am so thankful for this year, in all it’s fast, crazy glory…it’s been one of the best years of my life and I cannot wait to start our new adventure in Canada. I promise to keep you posted on all our news & business developments and I am determined to do some back blogging {some hints at what’s to come below}. But for today, while I sit on top of my suitcase willing it to close, feeling a whole array of emotions, I’ve decided to just leave you with this: My two “Top 10” lists for the year & a HUGE festive wish to you & your loved ones.

I wish you enough. Enough time to pause & reflect on all that 2013 brought your way. Enough of an open mind & heart to embrace everything the brand new year has in store for you. Enough safety. Enough happiness. Enough joy. Enough love. May you embrace all that you have as being everything you need, right here, right now. My next post will be from Snowy Canada in the New Year, so until then, keep safe, keep happy & give everyone you love a huge squeeze & let them know how much they mean to you.

Happy Holidays! xxx

{images all from Pinterest}

TOP 10 THINGS ON MY 2013 GRATITUDE LIST:

1.  The happiest Friday of my life.

2. The beautiful weddings I was honored to shoot this year.

3.  Getting back on track with healthy living & taking on the challenge to learn to not take my health or my body for granted

4. For my family & friends and their unwavering love & support.

5. My business & my beautiful clients.

6. The wedding day of my dreams.

7. Honeymooning in beautiful Thailand.

8. Waking up every day next to the man who pushes me when I’m not so brave, supports me, inspires me & lets me dream.

9. For our new adventures & all the challenges & joys heading our way.

10. For the biggest lessons of my life…patience & pausing.

{images all courtesy of Lauren Kriedemann Photography}

TOP 10 THINGS ABOUT OUR WEDDING I’LL NEVER REGRET/FORGET:

{blog posts coming your way in the new year}

1. Getting personal & sentimental with our details

2. Completely over-indulging in the Candy Table of my dreams

3. Wearing THE MOST comfortable dress of my life.

4. Having a BIG bridal party

5. Doing a first look

6. Our very own love song

7. Our amazing grandparents being present at our wedding & honoring the two that are so firmly in our hearts.

8. Doing a boudoir shoot.

9. Hiring our top photographer {www.laurenk.co.za} & a superb videography team {http://bmgcinema.co.za/}

10. Planning with a planner {yup, I STILL need to tell you how absolutely incredible this was, hang tight}

Come back soon for more!

xx