The Most Busy-est Time of the Year

I know, I know, that's poor grammar.  But, I needed something to fit that expressed my stress level.  So, Christmastime has always been my favorite time of the year.  I love the Holiday spirit, the cool weather, the gathering of family, the songs, everything.  I love what it means and why we celebrate - that God became Man in Jesus so we could live forever with Him.  Last Christmas was kind of difficult for me.  I was about 12 weeks pregnant and towards the end of a grueling 1st trimester.  My job was crazy.  Family was in my house for 2 weeks straight.  It was tough.  (Don't get me wrong, I love my family, but I just wasn't feeling the Christmas spirit last year.)  Anyway, I've been looking forward to this Christmas for awhile.  How fun to have a new baby boy in our house!  Isn't that what Christmas is all about anyway?!  Well, this is the first year that I would say that my photography business is in FULL swing.  I've got Christmas photos, weddings, and seniors coming out of my ears.  I LOVE it and I am SOOO thankful for that, its just crazy busy!!  Plus, I have (or had until Friday) a full time job where the last two weeks before Christmas are definitely my busiest.  Plus, of course, there's Greyson, who is also a full time job!  So, the lack of blogging, the slow turn-around time, and the all-out stressed-out Erin comes from the combination of these factors.  And all I want is to be able to enjoy this time of year as Greyson's first Christmas.  So, thank you for being patient with me.  I have the most awesome clients!

Last weekend, Dan, Greyson, and I went to Chicago for Dan's uncle's wedding.  (Photos of that coming soon).  It was great to see his family and spend time with them before Christmas.  Also, we arrived just after a major snow storm, which was awesome because we got to see all the beauty without all the mess!  So, I was able to take a few minutes (as much as I could handle in 10 degrees!) and snap some shots of the beauty.  Looking at these now reminds me of quiet.  Of peace.  Of renewal.  And THAT is what this time of year is all about.  Happy Christmas Week everyone.