Happy 2017!

January 2, 2017

Posted 09/12

(NYE inspo from my friend Studio DIY, and found most items at Party City)

(my favorite party guests)

(4 out of 8 of us sisters!)

(Azelie’s first New Year)

My sister Maria flew in for the New Year to surprise my family, and so a New Year party was in order. We all dressed up, danced, and toasted champagne in gratitude for each other. Every new year brings with it a well of gratitude for my family as I realize more and more how valuable of an imprint they have left on my life. These are just a few snaps from the iphone roll of the evening. How was your New Year? Did you stay in pjs? Celebrate with your friends? What part of the world were you in? We had one sister celebrating across the globe in Hungary!

I have so much to process from 2016….one of the tougher years in motherhood, but one in which I could feel so much inner change for the better. I wouldn’t go as far to say I welcome the tough days, but I am thankful for what they have brought to my perspective on life. I want more of that this year….

More one on one dates with my kids.

Less expectations.

More organization.

Less clutter.

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Carrie says:

January 2, 2017 at 12:58 am

I love that dress and the resolutions.

You’ve inspired me with your acts of service so one thing I’m doing this year is putting together brown bags of snacks and including a homeless services brochure to give to homeless I see. I work in Detroit and we don’t have an unusual number of homeless for a city but I often drive passed people when I get off the freeway. This year I want to more for people around me and this will be one step.

All the best in 2017

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Kata Zsóka
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January 2, 2017 at 5:31 am

Beautiful, as always! Love your resolutions, you are always an inspiration and such a great example.
I’m from Hungary, I hope your sister liked it here 🙂
Happy New Year!

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Jamie says:

January 2, 2017 at 11:10 am

2016 was a rough year but it went out with optimism. I have a lot of the same resolutions. Out with the negativity in with the hope. Oh and boundaries- setting lots of boundaries so I can focus on who is most important in life (my four littles). Here’s to a fantastic new year for us all!!

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Jessica says:

January 2, 2017 at 12:33 pm

I wish you all the best for you and your family! x

Jessica — NinetyCo

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Carla B Hayden says:

January 2, 2017 at 8:13 pm

I plan to make sure I have date nights, and we unplug from TV and the internet.

http://www.carlabethany.com/

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Maria
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January 3, 2017 at 2:06 am

I, too, am so inspired by you-especially your acts of service! So, that is something I am concentrating on this year-all year and not just around the holidays.

Thanks for being you!

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cat
says:

January 4, 2017 at 7:11 pm

Happy New Year!
Love the decor and the highlights.

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Jess T
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January 6, 2017 at 7:35 pm

Beautiful photos!! Could you tell us where your gorgeous earrings are from? Thanks and best wishes for 2017!

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