my 2012

Hey, so I know it's like a week after new years but it kinda takes awhile to recap an entire year jam-packed full of beautiful memories, many blessings, and lots of photos! You know what I mean? Anyway here are some pictures/memories that capture what 2012 was for me. 

:: giving to the homeless of Chicago ::

:: my sweet sixteenth birthday ::

:: my running buddies ::

:: when I got bangs ::

:: I first started documenting outfits ::

:: my purity picnic ::

:: family visits ::

:: some of my last memories of my sweet kitten August ::

:: road trips (and lots of 'em) ::

:: hanging out with these awesome people ::

:: helping with parties ::

:: Mackinac Island, where all my dreams came true! ::

:: seeing floating lanterns....definitely a highlight! ::

:: my best friends brother's wedding and getting to help photograph it ::

:: Oceanside California....oh how I miss that place more everyday ::

:: another friend's beautiful wedding ::

:: camping ::

:: watching The Voice and falling in love with these peeps ::

:: babysitting these awesome little goofballs ::

:: sporting glasses ::

:: our annual Christmas Formal ::

:: spending Christmas with my family ::

It sure was a great year :) Thank you God for a wonderful year lived and a new one to look forward to.

May we all chase our dreams, love like you, and never stop being happy! 

xo

summer