January 14, 2014

When there's only so much rope left...

January 14, 2014/ Jennifer Blair

It's both scary and exciting to think that there will be a little baby Blair in the house soon. When the reality of it all does hit, it is often accompanied by worry. I'm a planner by nature and now suddenly the details of life have been thrust up into the air. Honestly, it feels much harder to trust the Lord than before. Now there is another little life depending on me and I feel the pressure. I don't know what you all are walking through right now, but our family seems to be placed in circumstances where there is no alternative but trust in God. It's easy to say, "Lord, you know there's only so much rope left right?" He sees. He knows. He has never failed. I don't know if you need those words today, but I sure do. I need reminding over and over that His will is never thwarted, though my plans my lie in shambles. He will remain faithful, even in my faithlessness.

"For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence, for my hope is from Him. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be shaken...Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us." (Psalm 62:5-8)

The Most Precious Gift

December 31, 2013/ Jennifer Blair

I've been meaning to write this post for weeks now, but that pesky morning (aka 24/7) sickness has gotten the best of me lately. Now that I'm finally writing, I hardly know where to begin. Honestly, I never really dreamed much about how I might feel when this day came. I never wanted to plan it all out, but simply be content when it came. In the past 3 1/2 years I have often thought about how I might love being a mama in my early 20's and then other times I wondered if we've had enough time to pursue our dreams and goals. I don't have any answers but I am certain of one thing: God's timing is perfect and this life is a gift. I'm very happy with a baby at 25. It feels perfect for us. We are so excited (and maybe a little freaked out) about bringing a little life into the world. We count it as an honor to be entrusted with this child. I have cherished these years of just the two of us. We have had so many fun adventures that I will remember fondly forever. Still, we are so thrilled about opening a new chapter and starting a family.

Mountain Getaway | North Carolina Film Photographer

December 02, 2013/ Jennifer Blair

December? I cannot believe the Christmas season is already upon us. I was ready for it a few weeks ago, but now I'm having trouble getting into everything. I love Autumn, so it's a little hard to see it go! Earlier last month I took a trip to the mountains with this lovely lady. We've been close friends since I was seventeen! It's funny how it still feels like yesterday when we met. Ashley is one of those friends that you want to hold onto forever once you find them! She is a gem if there ever was one. She lives in my hometown of Jacksonville, but I don't always get to see her as much as I would like on those trips with work and family as well. A few months ago we decided that we should get away for a weekend together. This was our first time ever doing something like this and I think it should become a tradition. It was one of my favorite weekends of the year! These are a few images around our mountain house. Later on I will share some of our trip to the Biltmore. Ah, it was spectacular! I could go back in a heartbeat!