Noemi Photography

Last week we had a scare with our youngest baby (almost 2)…we spent 3 days at the PICU at the Minneapolis Children’s Hospital. We’re home now and laying low for the week.

I was reflecting on everything that happened and how it effected me. I started to write and this is what came out.

Everyone is asking, “How are you really doing?”
My tiredness is slowly fading
My emotions aren’t ruling
And my thoughts are turning
Towards thankfulness.

In the midst of shaking i felt nothing,
Afterwards I’m still moving,
I keep going back re-living,
Stop second guessing,
And starting to listen.

I needed you more than anything
In the midst of pain I was floating
On the prayers of those caring
My burdens you were carrying
So I could rest and hope.

You were there in the shaking,
And now, I’m still standing,
My heart you were holding,
Keeping me, trusting
The one who held me through it all…is the one that holds tomorrow.

If you’ve been considering a canvas and haven’t ordered one…you have order before 5-m on Black Friday to take advantage of

the biggest canvas sale I’ve EVER had.

Yes. I get up at 3am.
Yes. I make a list. I use BlackfridayAds.com or BlackFriday.com and they send me emails every day.
Yes. I get all my shopping done in one day.
No. I don’t bring the kids. Although one year I did bring the stroller! It was so nice not to have to carry heavy bags everywhere.
Yes. I shop for stuff we need and not just presents.
Yes. I buy all the birthday gifts for the year in one day. Then when we get an invite my kids shop for their friends in our gift closet.
Yes. I love the crowds.
No. I don’t go with a group…one friend tops.
Yes. I love it.
Yes. My husband is amazing…He decorates the whole house, puts up the tree and takes care of the kids all day so I can shop!
Yes. It’s worth it. I save a ton and I love enjoying Christmas and not thinking about gifts ALL THE TIME.
No. I don’t always stay within our budget, but I stay pretty close!

Yes. It’s a part of my AMERICAN THANKSGIVING tradition. Whew! Growing up in Canada did not prepare me for this but I have risen to the challenge and can shop with the best of them!

Any other questions about Black Friday?
AND YES, I come home after a long day of shopping and barely any sleeping the night before and I wrap every present. The tree is full for a whole month.

And yes, I do forget most of the presents by Christmas day! I’m presently surprised along with everyone else! LOL

I have loved the Stone Arch Bridge from the first moment I saw it! What’s not to love? Skyline, bridge, lines, romance, all so much more. I love that couples still ask to have their pictures done there. I found some new spots this time around.

Congrats Matt and Jackie! I can’t wait to capture your wedding!