364 days. | Mary Frances Photography

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364 days.

12.31.09

last night i sat around with Scott watching countless episodes of Friends and read through my 2009 New Years Resolutions note that I had stored on my iphone 364 days ago. I realized I have learned alot this past year.

364 days.

I started my business.
I learned way more than I expected.
Met so many amazing people.
Been knocked down.
Been picked up.
Got to do what I love for a living.
Learned the grueling side of owning your own business.
Learned that I could do nothing else but own my own business in my life.
I saw all of my best friends which was a huge goal for me since they all live in different states.
I have been encouraged and humbled daily from strangers, friends and family.
Fallen even more in love with my husband and seen him flourish at what he loves to do.
I have put my heart on my sleeve and learned a whole new side of love that I wasn’t aware of before.
I have learned that I have a huge passion for children and I am going to use my God given talents to reach out and do my part in this life to help change.
Been blessed with the opportunity to travel to do what I love.
Traveled to Chicago, West Palm Beach, Milwaukee, The Twin Cities in Minnesota, Seattle, Las Vegas, Portland…5 of which are new to me.

364 days later I can say that I achieved 9 out of my 11 new years goals/resolutions. The 2 not achieved being waking up at 7:30 everyday and exercising everyday..which of course are on my 2010 goal/ list.

I wasn’t going to put together images from this past year but I started looking through my photobucket and got alittle too emotional…here are some of my favs.

Here’s to 2010. Thank you to everyone who has picked me up…and knocked me down. Thank you to my friends, family, blog readers, clients, future clients…this has been an amazing year and I am
so excited for the next! Amazing changes are just weeks away from being shared and I am so happy that you are here to join us on that journey. We hope all of you have had an amazing 2009 with lots of experiences, growth, love, and happiness! Happy New Years!

This was from one of our most favorite moments of 2009. Our 1 year anniversary photo shoot in Seattle with one of our favorites Sarah Rhoads.

Now…onto 2010… here is a sneak peak of what is to come.

by Mary

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KimM. - amazing captures! i am inspired. :)

Jade Jade Bo Bade - You and Scotty are amazing!

This Lovely City - These are all such beautiful moments! [and I'm honored we made the list]. Sounds like 2009 was a great year for you + I'm so excited for your new adventures in 2010!

Alexandra - wow. looking at these pictures makes me SO JEALOUS. i wish i had half of your talent. seriously you're amazing. omg omg omg can't wait for what you guys have in store for 2010!!!!!!!!! ahhhh :)

megan welker - woohoo!! so many wonderful things happened in 2009 for you :) 2010 will be even better! and..umm...loving the sneak peak! Can't wait to see the final project!

Jackie Wonders - So great!!! I can't wait to see what you guys have in store for 2010! Hopefully meeting you soon! Blessings...

Scott Chrisman - I am so proud of you! (and us!) I know this year has been very challenging for both of us. Coming out to California and leaping head first into the fire wasn't easy, but we sure did learn A LOT in a very small amount of time. It hasn't always been fun or easy going, but it has been a challenge. A challenge that we rose to with full confidence and energy. I always say take the harder path, because it WILL inevitably teach you so many things if you let it, and we have done just that. The reward? Well, just look at us now. :) Looking back, we can wipe the sweat off our foreheads, smile, and turn around. Looking ahead, we put our shoes back on, tie 'em tight and start marching even more tenacious than last year. Happy New Years! I love you!