new year's resolutions

{photos by jennifer winder photography}

i think i'm one of the few that actually loves new year's resolutions. 

the beginning of a new year always feels really rejuvenating to me. 

i love the feeling of a fresh start!

this year, i want to declutter and organize my life.

simplify. 

(i blame the growing baby inside me for this resolution. my nesting urges with this baby have been out of control!)

i also want to focus on letting go. 

i want to let go of unrealistic expectations i have on myself and my life. that is... what my life is supposed to look like. sometimes, i find myself stressed about all these random arbitrary standards i have set for myself and i don't even know where they come from! i want to do better at focusing intently on what is right and best for my family because i know that ultimately, that will bring me the most peace. 

i have to say, i felt good about 2014 but i am feeling really good about 2015!

i look forward to meeting this baby girl i'm carrying, seeing carter grow as a big brother, enjoying living on our own again and all the twists and turns one year brings. 

{{oh, last year, my new year's resolution was completely inspired. the first half of the year, i did really well applying it to my life. come Christmas time though, i had forgotten what it was. (it would have been so helpful if i had remembered it the last 6 months of the year). so, this year i have a few tricks up my sleeve to help me not forget!}}

happy (belated) new years!