December 29, 2017
At the end of every year, I like to take a moment to reflect on all that has happened. In my daily life, it’s easy for me to think I should be doing more. Do you ever feel that way? That you could be traveling more, accomplishing more, thriving more. But if we really stepped back and took a look at all we’ve done, I think we’d surprise ourselves.
When I put this year in review post together, I couldn’t believe just how much I crammed into 2017! Somehow I traveled to a new city every month, photographed over 30 weddings and over 40 family/lifestyle sessions, hosted a workshop with two of my favorite people, and still made time for family and friends. So as I recap my year, I hope you can also realize everything YOU have accomplished too. Don’t be so hard on yourself, you’ve done WAY more than you think. Each new year is an opportunity to grow and learn and just by being here you are following your destiny. Embrace and enjoy it!
2017 definitely felt like a rollercoaster but I’m so thankful for all I learned and experienced! Cheers to 2018!
January! Kicked off the year with the Rising Tide Society Leaders’ Retreat in San Francisco!
Celebrated so many of my beautiful friends bringing babies into this world, including sweet Karli!
Off to Las Vegas for WPPI and bridal photo sessions!
Girls’ Weekend Trip to Chicago!
Celebrated Galentine’s Day with my bestie!
In March, I traveled to Charleston to speak at a conference! I met the most AMAZING people!
Volunteered time at my favorite spot, Boys & Girls Club of Green Bay!
Helped the Brown County Girl Scouts receive their digital photography badge!
So thankful that I could spend time with my “niece.” Thanks Sarah for sharing your sweet kids with me!
Hosted the first ever Kreativ Workshop with my dear friends, Alyssa and Colleen!
In April, I was soaking up the sun and falling in love with a donkey in Mexico!
If there is a baby near, I will find it and snuggle it! How could you not want to snuggle all these cuties?! So thrilled I could photograph another birth and so many beautiful family sessions!
One of my lifelong dreams finally came true in May! Girls’ Trip to PARIS!!
“You’re a wizard, Shaunae.”
Balance is SO very important to me! I made it a point to not skimp on family time this year. I had so much fun celebrating birthdays and holidays with the people I love the most!
Wedding Season began in May and with it came my new intern, Anjali! She is seriously AMAZING!
SO very thankful for all my 2017 brides and grooms! I love you all!
Yes, another year and I’m STILL obsessed with my cats!
4th of July! My third favorite holiday and this year I saw three separate firework shows!
July also brought a trip to Nashville!
In August, Raleigh called my name and I arrived ready to meet so many lovelies at Creative at Heart!
Continued my journey with Pure Barre and even completed the 40 classes in 60 days challenge!
In the middle of August, it was off to California to road trip and explore the central coast!
In September, Packer Season started! I made it to four games this year!
New York, New York! I visited the Big Apple in October to attend The Knot Gala and hang out with friends! I fell absolutely in love with this city! The energy was incredible and the possibilities felt endless!
My grandma turned 80 and I celebrated Halloween in October!
In November, Green Bay’s Rising Tide Society chapter volunteered our time at Paul’s Pantry!
Last conference of the year, Pursuit OBX Retreat!
Celebrated my birthday at the end of November with a trip to Chicago! 27 never felt so good!
Christmas time arrived and I couldn’t be happier to celebrate my FAVORITE holiday with family and friends!
Sadly, my year ended with my grandmother passing away. Now I only have one grandparent left. I know my grandma is happy in Heaven but I will miss her always. Until we meet again. Love you, grandma!
So tell me, how did you spend your year?
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