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Aimee and Russell Married! | New York Wedding | Sneak Peek

Jessie — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 16:23:23 +0000

One frame from Aimee and Russell’s New York wedding in the mountains. It was gorgeous and much more to come in 2011! Congratulations!

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Engaged! Les + Jill

Jessie — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:35:23 +0000

Jill is one of my dearest friends. We have walked through a lot of “life” together… the good, the bad and the ugly. 2009 has been a crazy one for Jill, one of deep sorrow, hardship and unexpected joy. She has walked through the sorrow with trust, beauty and a lot of grace. We have cried alot together in 2009, picked lily of the valley in the early morning and walked along hard paths. I am so very thrilled to be headed into this new season of joy and great celebration! This unexpected joy has been Les.

Jill, the night you and Les got engaged was the first time I’ve seen you smile like that. Ever. You were bubbling over with an overabundance of joy.

Les, thank you for loving Jill as you do. You are kind, crazy intelligent (no really don’t play games with him), and perfect for Jill. Welcome to the family!

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Winter walk.

Jessie — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 19:51:51 +0000

Tree branches on my daily walk covered with snow…

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Branches.

Jessie — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:31:35 +0000

Yesterday as I was out for my thirty minutes of solitude with my camera I stopped and focused on these branches. There were just a few yellow remaining leaves that were blowing off as I stood there. I am embracing the changing seasons, the changing light, the absence of color. The landscape is now not bursting in color and dance, but taking on different cords and melodies. I am trying to listen.

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Was it something I said?

Jessie — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:15:44 +0000

Dear beautiful fall leaves……

Why have you left so soon?? Was it something I said??

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Summer Fades to Fall.

Jessie — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 21:19:04 +0000

As the summer light seems to be fading, and I watch the remaining flowers finish with their cheery presence I always find myself contemplative. I think about seasons of life. I think about the quiet hush Fall seems to bring to my soul with the brisk morning air and crunchy leaves under my boots. Yes, I do wish for more warm summer nights of carefree drinks and tank tops, but I am also excited for pumpkin bread, cozy blankets and the time with the ones I love. I am ready for the long rest that winter forces upon us all.

Summers here in Chicago are glorious… breathtaking really…. full of walking , biking, festivals galore, but I am thankful for this new quiet, for the chill in the air. I appreciate the change, what new seasons bring for us, both in weather and of the heart. We need seasons. We need seasons of joy, of busyness, of quiet , and of peace.

So take it from this Southern raised girl, embrace the new season and for what lies beyond. Take life as it comes and don’t wish for what is not right in front of your face. Drink in the change, the new colors, and the newness of what each season brings.

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