a new year!

Me, In Real Life

happy new year! i can’t believe that it is already 2012! i am so excited for this new year and all that it has to offer. there were some oh so awesome things in 2011 that i need to highlight:

– leland celebrated his first birthday & started walking (as a mom, this is a huge highlight) :)

– my photography business grew and for that i am thankful!

– in 2011, i started an LLC for my business

– jay got a new position at work

– we settled into our first year in our home

– i met one of my favorite photographers, shelley paulson

– my new website was launched

– jay and i celebrated 2 years of marriage!

2012 is going to be a great year. this year, i will be using this blog primarily as a personal blog. i might even add sponsors again (yay!) however, i am going to continue posting each new session on my website and keep it constantly updated with new weddings, engagements, etc. i hope that you all have a blessed new year’s day…i am so thankful for each of you! much love.

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  1. Marie says:

    You have a beautiful family Arielle! I love reading your blog, I like your posts and all of your lovely photography. It’s so fresh and natural, I love it! :) Happy New Year! I hope it’s blessed. <3

  2. Noelani says:

    Happy New Year to you and your lovely family Arielle :)

    xoxo,
    Noelani

  3. Happy New Year Arielle. I enjoyed finding your blog and following along this last year.

  4. Kristin says:

    Happy New Year, lovely! I hope you continue to see His faithfulness and blessings each day this year! :)

  5. Holly says:

    i don’t know why, but i looove this photo! it’s so peaceful…
    Happy new year to you and your family!

  6. Emily says:

    I have enjoyed your blog since I found it sometime this year! And I love your picture in this post. God bless you in 2012.

  7. Happy New Year Arielle! I’m glad our paths crossed in 2011!

  8. Jess says:

    Happy New Year, Arielle! I hope 2012 is a great year full of God’s blessings on you and your family!

  9. Megan says:

    All of your posts make me so happy! Here’s to an amazing 2012!

  10. so glad to have discovered your pretty little family in 2011. happy new year!

  11. Happy new year, beautiful girl!

  12. Mage says:

    I’m so thankful for all the things on your list too! Love ya! And thankful for each day that i wake up knowing others love me, and the warmth in my heart of loving them. Love you, you are a beautiful “mama” and a sweetheart of a person…..Terra

  13. Shelby says:

    Such a great year for you! I love that picture so much!

  14. kelsey says:

    What a beautiful year you had in 2011! Wishing you an even better 2012!

  15. Lindsay Lee says:

    I love that you are keeping this blog updated with the personal aspect of you that we all love. Can’t wait to meet you in real life :) HUGS

  16. Elise Nicole says:

    Lovely! Happy New Year to you, wishing you a year even more successful than the wonderful one you just had! What amazing accomplishments Arielle!
    http://www.elisenicolek.blogspot.com
    xo,
    Elise Nicole

  17. Sarah says:

    So excited to continue following your beautiful blog & photography this year!! Happy 2012 to you & your sweet family!! :)

  18. Melissa says:

    Your beautiful!
    Happy new year to you and sweet fam!

  19. Heather B says:

    Sounds like an amazing year Arielle. I’m so glad I “met” you this year. Your spirit emanates the love and light of Christ. Happy New Year!

  20. Penny says:

    You had a fantastic year sounds like.You do have lots to be grateful and thankful for Arielle.Your family is beautiful,your photography is amazing,you yourself is very beautiful and Leland is adorable.You look like a very proud mommy,as he looks like a very happy little guy! Have the best new Years possible.God Bless you and Jay and of course Leland! As you pray each day please mention us in your prayers, we can never have too many prayers! :) Our family needs all we can get right now,going thru a rough patch. huggs to your family!!

  21. so glad you had a great year friend! Praying for an even better one in 2012 :)

  22. My Life says:

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  23. Amylou says:

    Sounds like your year was amazing! Happy New Year, Arielle!

  24. Luy says:

    Happy New Year Arielle! I’ve really enjoyed reading your blog over the past year. Your photos are absolutely beautiful and your family is so sweet. Leland is such a little cutie :) Looking forward to reading more of your blog this year too!

  25. Jaimie says:

    LOVE that mug!! May I ask where you got it? Many Blessings in a new year!!! :)

  26. simplyvonne says:

    I hope you had a good holiday and happy new year! cheers to 2012!

  27. Nicole says:

    Hi Arielle – I’ve been following your blog since Shelley took your photos in 2011 – what an inspiration you are – thank you for the love, gifts and encouragement you share with all of us through your blog. Praying 2012 is full of growth in every area of your life.
    Ps – love your grey & white striped top – can I ask where you bought it?
    Xo

  28. wishcake says:

    First of all, I want to steal your wardrobe. Watch out. ;)

    Second of all, you are such an inspiration! Seeing how much you’ve grown in your own business only encourages me to really go for everything I want to do with my creativity. So, I’m thankful for that.

    Hope the year ahead only brings more blessings to you and your sweet family!

    • arielle says:

      thank you so much!! that is always so, so encouraging! I hope you and your adorable family have a wonderful new year as well!! :)

  29. kylie says:

    i love this outfit so much i “pinned” it :)
    by the way – how do you register an LLC? any tips? websites? would love some pointers

  30. Anonymous says:

    Wow just found your blog! Absolutely amazing pictures and such inspiring words of Grace!

    I also really like your sweater, can I also ask where it is from?

    -S

  31. Bobbi says:

    Happy to have found your lovely blog (through Tumblr). : ) Cheers to a beautiful 2012!

  32. Katie says:

    I love your sweater, you have great taste! Where’s it from?

    -Katie

  33. Sarah says:

    Hi, i totally love your site and photos.
    may i ask, where you bought that sweater. I love it and would love to see it in my closet :)

  34. Catherine says:

    Love love the grey and white sweater where can I get one?

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