About 365 days of marriage

I started this blog in April of 2011. At the time, Bret and I were wedding photographers and it was a way to share how marriage is more about the day to day and so much more than the wedding day itself. For about 5 years, I blogged about the joys and sorrows of the Christian walk, marriage, work, family and friends. I’ve blogged every day since a few weeks after I started. In May of 2015, we photographed our last wedding. Now, I have become passionate about simplicity, particularly in marriage, Christianity, business, travel and life. For a number of reasons, we have become minimalists. I’ve found that having simplicity makes life so much deeper, refreshing and joyful. I hope that this blog will help others see the benefits of living simply.

Day 2341 – I LOVE That I Can Still Network With Other Vendors!!

Posted on December 8, 2015 by 365 days of marriage

One thing that I love to do is network with wedding vendors…and all business type people, really. I LOVE talking about business! When I knew I was transitioning out of photography, I thought, awwww man! I have no reason to go to these networking events anymore! But then I started working for other photographers and it makes SO much sense for me to go! This morning, I went to a brainstorming event led by the amazing Carly Fuller of Carly Fuller Photography. I have to say it is THE best networking/business event I’ve attended in all my years of networking. So many great business owners and discussions. Today did not disappoint!

I, of course, had to take my ring photo with the giant Christmas ornament!

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Day 2339 – Officially An Old Married Couple…Again…

Posted on December 6, 2015 by 365 days of marriage

This morning we skipped out on church, slept in and went to a breakfast buffet. It’s things like this that make us an old married couple. 🙂

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Day 2338 – Waiting Well

Posted on December 5, 2015 by 365 days of marriage

A few days back, I felt like a traveling salesman. I lived out of my car for a whole day, went to three libraries (a new record!), ate out for breakfast and dinner. After breakfast, my first stop was the library. I arrived at about 9:20. Sadly, as I walked up, I noticed the gates were down. They opened at 10! Ah! What did I do? Well, I pulled out my journal, signed onto the library wi-fi (I was just outside the library), and listened to a sermon.

It can be easy to complain about having a wait. It can be easy to waste that time playing silly games and checking Facebook. But I challenge you to “wait well.” It looks different in different circumstances, but I’d love to know what you figure out!

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