2011

Hands down the best year of my entire life.

We enjoyed a dreamy babymoon in the Bahamas at the beginning of January.
 

Rebranded/nesting in February.
 

Saw some of my favorite bands

Read a few fine books


Had a very creative year

Took a couple trips to NYC and had a beautiful week in Michigan.

 Saw some incredible sunsets. (and sunrises)

 
And the most wonderful event of all, giving birth to my Shine. 


 

Becoming a mother has changed me profoundly.  Every cliche about becoming a parent is true.  Those first life altering six months were so hard, and so wonderful at the same time.  The love that grows each day is mind boggling and keeps me so full.  What I did not realize was how much strength and confidence I would gain from giving birth and enduring such a long labor, and functioning after so many sleepless nights caring for an infant.  I carry it with me every day in the most positive way, down to really small things, like the cold of winter and lack of light which used to pummel me every year.  I barely notice it now.  I have Shine.  I need Shine.

I am a mother.  I am strong.  I am happy.  I struggled with depression for many years, and never thought I could be light.  I have light.  I am at peace.  I know darkness will creep its way back into my life.  It's inevitable.  I'm prepared.  I'm different now. 
We did it David.  I love you so much.