Day 323 | I Am The One

Prompt: I am the one who....

Annetta | I am the one.... who needed to do the catching up when I married my husband. It seems like he had it all figured out and had no flaws. Obviously that was not the case because no one has it all figured out nor is anyone flawless, but in our own relationship I was the one who need to grow the most, to catch up. I have been going good in the growing department, but need to continue in that journey. I am thankful that he is ahead because in the end I believe that's how it should be.

Stephanie |  I am the one who....tries to see all sides to a situation and see other peoples point of view and offer advice that is fair.

Day 322 | Help

Prompt: What would really help you right now?

Annetta | Some high quality inspiration. The kind that gets things done because you are so inspired to do them. It's been a while since I've had that kind of inspiration as everything I do is forced out of me instead of it just flowing freely. I really miss being able to work off inspiration alone.

Stephanie |  Right now a workspace of my own and a 2nd computer would help me the most. I share a small desk with my home schooled kindergartener in our dinning space. It gets very crowded and I have to clean up my creative messes right when I am done with them, since I do them on the kitchen counter currently. I can't leave anything out since there are 4 small kids running around my house. I need a space that is just mine for my creativity, where I can walk away and pause my work rather than putting it all away for the night, I will get more done if I have my own space. 

Day 321 | Something New

Prompt: Tell me about a time you tried something new.

Stephanie | A few weeks ago hubby and I went out for a dinner date. We enjoyed a nice sushi dinner, one of our faves. I am usually very cautious about the foods I eat, I don't like anything "strange" or at least strange to me. Growing up it was a lot of casserole dishes and it carried between chicken hamburger, pork chops and can tuna. And I've been ok with that. But I married a man who enjoys eating all those things I think are just a little strange and even gross. Over the course of our marriage he has introduced me to some new food items that I actually enjoy, but there are several on the list I am not brave enough to try, yet. So on our sushi date, I was brave and tried an eel roll for the first time, and kinda liked it. Not sure it would be my first pick when we order again, but I wouldn't shy away like I have in the past.

Annetta | Last week while on our trip to the coast for our anniversary my husband and I were trying to find a good place to have lunch. Instead of lunch we stumbled upon a 'restaurant' that does a cooking class/show. You sign up for four courses! First off, it was our first time having four courses as I can barely manage to finished one. Second off, this cooking class/show was the first for the both of us. Not only was the food incredibly delicious that I eat almost all the courses, but we learned some great things. Next time I go out to buy beef it will be grass-fed and not pasture-raised as there is a huge difference. The interesting thing was, a few month back I was telling my husband how I would like to try dining out and having a full course dinner. I got my wish! Its good to try new things.

Day 320 | Next Big Step

Prompt: Tell me about the next big step you are going to take towards your dreams.

Annetta | Film Photography was my next big step towards my dreams. I went another step forward and purchased a vintage polaroid. I've purchased modern polaroids, but have not enjoyed the results. The fact that I'm using something that's no longer made makes me very happy. It's not the one that I want as that *might* come this Christmas, but it will get to a place where I can discover inspiration and how it works through digital and film photography. I'm all about inspiration and photography is one way to get anyone inspired. Hopefully the things that I discover this coming up year will be a good foundation to that book I plan on writing someday. I now own a 35mm film camera, a twin-lens camera and my new polaroid land camera, hello inspiration!

Stephanie | One of my goals is to continue working to clean up or debt so we are able to purchase our large lot of land and have our dream home. Another goal I want to work towards is finally opening my etsy shop I created a few years ago and sell handmade items and pictures. I need to work towards making some money in the new year and this is a way that I can do that.

Day 319 | Day In Pictures

Prompt: Share your day in pictures.

Stephanie | Today was all about taking Christmas pictures, for my family and for our friends Jennie and Richard.  The first session was for my family which was basically a nightmare. Neither girl wanted to cooperate at the same time, Shealynn was having a meltdown over everything, our dog Moose was too excited to sit still, and I had to set the timer and run in place to be in the pictures. It was overwhelming to say the least, but at least we were all dressed real cute and festive and the sun was shinning. I love the 'out take' of my hubby and the girls, Syri is very serious while Shea is acting crazy, shows my family pretty well. Jennie and Richard's session was much calmer and super cute. I am excited to look though all of their images.

Annetta | Today my husband and I celebrated 6 years of marriage. We spent half of our week on the coast of Oregon. Today we drove home, but took the back roads to explore Oregon a little more. The back roads took us on a gravel road that followed a river most of the time. The landscape was gorgeous and we stopped many times for that perfect picture. On the trip I took 2 digital cameras and 2 film cameras. We both had fun capturing the beauty around us. This has been one of the best anniversary getaways that we've had as they do get better and better with each year. With the both of us I think we walked out of there with 1,000 plus images. I'll also be making a video from our trip. Cannon Beach is now on my top list to visit as much as I can as that place was amazing!

Day 318 | 100 Years

Prompt: When you are 100 years old, what do you think will have really mattered the most to you?

Annetta | That's rather an easy question to answer. My family, that is the only thing that will matter to be when I am 100 years old, that they are healthy, happy and living a God centered life. It will be nice to look back on all the things I've done, went and accomplished, but family is where life is and where God has placed us.

Stephanie | When I am 100 years old what will be important to me will be my family, my health, and that I accomplished something in my life I set out to do. I don't want to get to the end of my life and had it wasted away without doing something fulfilling for myself.

Day 317 | Family Occasion

Prompt: In as much detail as you can tell me about a memorable family occasion such as a wedding, anniversary, birthday party etc. Add a photo if possible.

Annetta | My husband and I celebrate our 6 years of marriage this Saturday so I'm going to say our wedding day. I don't only remember how beautiful it was, but a few other things that made the day not so beautiful. The important part was it was one day and my marriage has been far more precious then anything I could have hoped for. Here's to many and a many more years to go with the man who helps me be a better me!

Stephanie |  Right after my husband I were married he was sent off to Iraq for a year. When he came home that was the first time we experienced married life, the first time we lived together. One of the first outings we had was to the beach. Our little family had been reunited and were ready to begin our lives together. We were pregnant shortly after so this picture was one of a few where it was just my husband and I, safe and together.