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My Girls of the Past Year

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I was talking to Jeremy the other day about blogging.  He asked me if I ever wanted to do it full time (like put Will in childcare and not do it at 2am in the morning) or write a book or make more money out of it or grow the ‘business’.  He asked if I ever wanted to take on contributors or have him join the ‘team’ in writing…kinda like what a lot of blogging couples do.  He wondered what I really wanted. 

I told him this…

I want to be a freaking amazing parent. 

I want to know what matters and what doesn’t and let go of the stuff that hurts. 

I want to protect my family from cruel words and would love to have a cup of hot chocolate with every single reader that leaves an encouraging comment or prays for me and my family.  with marshmallows.

I want to have every little and big girl out there feel as encouraged and as loved and as hopeful about their future as I do.  even when things don’t go according to our plan.

I want to walk away from each year knowing I did my best.  I worked hard.  I dug deep.  I loved big.  I felt the depth of everything on my journey.  I jumped.  I served.  and I soaked it in…even when it was hard.  and I did a good job. 

Lastly, if I stopped breathing in this moment, I want to know that I left something beautiful here.

I said all that and realized that one of the things that I feel most proud of is capturing just a small taste of the beauty in others…my photography work. If I can grab just an ounce of the amazingness of someone else, bottle it up and give it to a mother or father or grandparent or any other loved one….and know that a picture could be one of the most cherished gifts in that person’s life. Well…that fills me with a joy indescribable. What an amazing priveledge I have. I am so glad to have you all to share these with…these are some of my girls of the last twelve months…and I think you will agree that they are truly beautiful.

C:UsersKatieVideos2012 girl photo movie from Katie Bower on Vimeo.

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  2. You’re one of MY favourite girls of the past year Katie! I always look forward to your posts popping up in my reader 🙂 Thanks for bringing extra cheer into the blogging world and for sharing your sweet home and gorgeous photos with us. I’m sure I speak for so many of us readers when I say you’ve left something beautiful in OUR worlds 🙂 xo

  5. When days become too much, life becomes overwhelming and we lose our way, we need this video. I believe God sees all of His girls as “little girls with great big plans”, but in my moments of weakness, I forget that; I forget that no matter how old I am, I am still HIS little girl, with hopes, dreams and yep, plans. You done good, Katie Bower! You brought me to tears with this beautiful, empowering montage and they’re good tears.

  6. Loved this post and the video! Some really amazing pictures in there.
    I feel like when I ever get married I want to fly you and your familly over to The Netherlands so you can be my photographer 🙂

    Maby you do not have the best blog out there with the most amazing projects but yours is one of the blogs I appreciate the most because of your honesty and opennes. Thank you for my weekly dose of fun weird/crazyness!

  7. BEAUTIFUL!

    I have missed your photography posts so it was wonderful to see you have continued capturing these beautiful moments for these young girls and their families to cherish!

  8. Good post…those are the things that matter and not the things that your husband asked you if you wanted. Keep on being a 2AM blogger and a MOM Lurve the blog!

  10. You are an amazing photographer and I hope one day you decide to add more sessions and expand. Remie’s 2 year old photos are spectacular, I want to wallpaper a room in them because we can’t choose just a few to frame. I will be a client for as long as you’ll have us and feel so very lucky we live even in the same vicinity to be able to have you as a photographer.

    Here’s to another year of great photos!

  11. I’m so honored that my belly made it into that beautiful montage! We TREASURE the photos you took of Simon back in March. You captured a lot of awesomeness and my husband and I have said many times since then how we’d like to take a trip to Atlanta every year just so we could meet at Stone Mountain to have our family photographed by you again and again. It was such a great experience and the end product was more than we had hoped for! You’re very talented and we feel so blessed to have our photos! Thanks again!

  12. Hi Katie.
    This is my first time commenting on your blog but i have been reading for about a year.
    I think your writing is hilarious and your photography,creativity and passion for the things you do amasing. Being a fellow photographer my self i have to whole heartedly agree with how fabulous it is to be with people at very special moments and give them the triggers and keepsakes that family will cherish for years and years!
    I agree with every colourful point you just made, and would love to make them my own goals.
    Not saying there arnt problems but knowing the positive points make the negatives easyer to deal with.
    Beautiful shots from a lady with a beautiful soul and face! ( you so lucky!)
    Take care
    Helen in Dubai.

  14. Katie, you are an inspiration! I look forward to every. single. post. because they always make me laugh, remind me of your deep love for our heavenly father, and are an encouragement! Even when you write a heartfelt post about your frustration, I still leave feeling lifted up and encouraged. You are beautiful Katie, inside and out, and you definitely do everything you mentioned in this post. God has truly given you a gift.

  16. Katie, I think you do an amazing job with both your photography and blog. I found your blog a few months ago, and it has become one of my favorites that I have to check every day. Keep up the good work.

  17. Wow, this was basically the start of my post yesterday! Mine went in a bit of a different direction since I haven’t really done much with my blog yet, but your community is part of what inspires me to keep going with this whole blogging thing. Your pictures inspire me, your words inspire me, you inspire me. Wherever this blogging journey takes you, I just hope it doesn’t mean you’ll give it up anytime soon 🙂 xoxo

  18. Oh my goodness Katie B, you have a gift. I told my husband that we have to visit Atlanta as our first vacation after we have a kid… he doesn’t know that it’s because I want you to take family pictures 🙂

  19. Consider yourself a success then! I love you blog and come here every day to see your amazing talents; photography, writing, home decor, and being a great mom and wife. Great job!

  20. The reason that I heart your blog the most…is because you are you…not trying to be someone else…or something you aren’t…just you…special and unique…which is why people are drawn to you…thank you for that

  21. This is beautiful indeed! Love the video, pictures, and song… And the beauty you live and write on this blog everyday. Thank you!

  22. SOrry I was unable to view your video, but your words were well written. I enjoy coming to your blog daily. I jumped over here from YHL. Keep on doing what you do. Hugs!

  23. My wish for you is that you are always confident in creating your own definition of success based on the you in your heart and not by the dreams of other people. I love you just the way you are!

  24. I come back every single day because you are many things…
    real
    authentic
    balanced
    talented
    freaking hilarious
    and the butt shots of your boyfried. (I kid, sorta)

    Keep on doing what you do!

  25. Katie,

    You. Are. Wonderful. You inspire me every day. Thank you for sharing your love and life with us, your readers.

    ~Anne

  27. so…I make pretty amazing hot chocolate. I drink it with homemade whipped cream though. not marshmallows…so we could probably never have hot chocolate together. we have two conflicting hot chocolate ideologies. oh well.

  28. Great pictures, as always! It’s awesome you have the support to do all of these things that you love because it is so hard to balance family/career/hobbies, etc. Thank you for continuing to blog at 2 am in order to share the beauty and hilarity of your life with all of us. 🙂

  29. Katie I have been following your blog for a LONG time and love reading your take on life – such a beautiful, honest person! This post with the video took my breath away. I love, love, love the video and the music you chose for it is perfect. You are very blessed and I am blessed to have the opportunity to know you through your blog. Thank you!

  30. I love your blog Katie 🙂 and I really wish I lived closer so you could capture precious moments of my little man. Please keep up the good work and post pictures of that finished kitchen! I’m dying over here!!

  32. That is beautiful, Katie- the post and the video both. (I was just thinking the other day how I missed your photo posts- so it was so sweet to see those.)
    I don’t comment enough, but I felt like today I needed to, because I want to assure you that you DO have an impact. I read every single post, friend- and you make me laugh, you make me cry, you warm my heart, and you make me reflect on the things that can be hard to examine – the things inside that we’d rather ignore sometimes. So, thank you.
    You have a gift, Katie, and I’m so glad you share it.

  34. What you wrote – just made me ugly cry while sitting in my OB room waiting for an ultrasound. As a crazy “stay at home” working momma, with a 2 yr old son and babe on the way, I feel your “wanting to do well by your kids” and readers and husband and siblings and whoever else. So thanks for this today. Needed my reminder. And now I need to clean up my snot before the dr comes in :).

  35. Beautiful pictures! You are so talented! I have never heard that song before but I love it. I have a 5 month old baby girl and I’m sitting here drinking my coffee (after barely any sleep last night!) and tearing up thinking about her growing up. Thanks for the reminder to enjoy the moments (even the sleep deprived ones!)

    Keep on doing what you are doing!

  36. Hi Katie,

    First time commenter! I just wanted to ask you if you have heard of operation beautiful? Reading this, just got me back to it…

    This is the link..

    http://www.operationbeautiful.com/

    I love how honest and direct your writting is, I just feel identified with it and I can’t wait for the baby boy to be out and meet him!

    Happy Hump Day!

  37. Thank you, Katie, for such an inspiring video. I hope my sweet little girl has “great big plans”. Keep capturing those beautiful moments! Thanks for always keeping it real…

  38. I have to admit, I mostly follow your blog for the DIY stuff, but your photography is beautiful!!!! If I lived closer I would so have you photograph my family!! Keep doing what you’re doing–one of my favorite parts of my day is reading your blog– and your BFF Sherry’s blog! Thanks!!!!

  40. that video is precious! i love the emotion & images you captured.
    thanks for being real.
    life gets busy and sometimes it feels like it gets in the way.
    remember to take it one day at a time.
    i wish i blogged more, it’s such an outlet AND captures where we were at the moment – but working full-time, while husband’s in school, w/a 2 year, just makes me want to build a train track or play legos w/Sam instead of sit at the computer. i work from home, so i don’t want him to remember me ALWAYS being at the computer. i remember at 8 months old, he was sitting in his play area looking up at me. then, when i gave him the opportunity, he started typing on the keyboard. i thought, “how did he learn that?” well, working from home on the computer while he’s watching… they learn so quickly.
    i love reading your blog. appreciate your honesty.

  41. Hey Katie. I just wanted to say that I found this post incredibly encouraging. There’s something inspiring about seeing so many beautiful women (and women-to-be). Thank you for continuing to show us something wonderful through your blog and your photography. Maybe one of my favourite things about your blog is that you’re completely willing to be yourself (or at least it seems that way!) and it shows. Your beauty shines through too in a post like this. Thank you for inspiring me.

  42. Katie,

    You do make a difference in this world. Think of every single smile or laugh that you bring to people when they read your blog because you are one of the most hilarious people I know!!! That in and of itself makes you a smashing success in my book. Your honesty is refreshing and the love for your family and our wonderful creator makes you one of my two favorite blogs that I read every day (the other is your Besties YHL of course). Here is a smile for you Katie ;o)

  43. What beautiful girls! And incredible photographs!! Katie – you are truly talented and bring out the beauty in those around you 🙂 Praying for you, babe to be, Will and Jeremy!

  44. Thank you for the encouragement you provide all of your readers with every post. Sometimes just reading along with your life and knowing that I’m not the only one going through something is so helpful, and your attitude and love of God are so heartwarming.

    As for your photography, please keep it up! Every one of those pictures was beautiful.

  46. Rock on, Katie. 🙂 I resigned from my teaching position last spring…. I have three little ones here at home, and I just couldn’t justify leaving them each and every day… spending my evenings and weekends working on… work. Loved teaching, but my babies had to come first. It was a long journey to travel, but ultimately, I’m very thankful.
    Great words today!
    Kate

  47. Katie, I love this post! I think you do an amazing job. I hardly ever comment, for no good reason – it has been my goal to comment more often and let you know that I think what your doing is amazing. I love how real and honest you keep your blog and I always look forward to reading your posts, I also think you have an amazing family and have done a fantastic job.
    Don’t even get me started on your photography, I just wish we lived closer – I would love to have you capture my memories, you do such a fantastic job. I know that everyone from those photos you shared are so grateful for those memories you have captured.
    Keep being amazing, you’re good at it!
    Aimee

  48. Katie, that slide show was beautiful!!! And, very sweet post… However, am still curious about the answer to Jeremy’s question- will you ever blog full time? Or have Jeremy join you?

  49. I just love you! Can I say that without ever meeting you in person? You make me want to be a better person. You encourage me. Thank you so much for being who you are.

  51. Katie in my opinion your are AMAZING. I always look forward to reading your posts and I LOVe your honesty about things. I know people out there can be harsh sometimes (OK maybe a lot) but there needs to be more honest people like you. It is nice to know you try to stay positive with it all. Great job on the pics too!!! You captured exactly what you set out to do 🙂 So funny how I don’t know you but I feel like I do just from reading your blog 🙂

  52. Such a fantastic post and great video! I’m so glad we chose to trek down to Georgia to have you take photos of my little one. Thanks for including her in your video. So proud that she happens to be the photo used for the screenshot before playing the video. Made me extra happy today!!

  53. Whoa! That was breathtaking! You’re such an amazing photographer. You really captured the essence of all of your subjects. Beautiful!

  54. Katie, thank you for being “you”. You are an amazing photographer and I’m so impressed that you basically taught yourself everything that you know (I think I read a post a while back about how you learned to use your camera).

    I love coming to your blog just to see your pictures, and have a break from all the seriousness of life.

    I loved the sneak peek I got of my son’s pics, and can’t wait to get the CD in the mail so I can make him a photobook!

    I know this is random, but I’m a bit sad that in a few weeks you won’t have as much time for your blog. And that is TOTALLY understandable (with two small kids at home!). Please know that even if you can’t get on the blog to let us know how things are going, that we are thinking of you and wishing you well with the new baby.

  57. Katie,

    Your blog is one of my favorites because it’s real and sincere. Your honesty and genuine voice are so refreshing. None of us are perfect and we are always striving to move beyond our failures – or at least what we perceive as our failures. We are all just doing our best and trying to live a life in line with our values and priorities. Sometimes we stumble but you remind us to take a minute and appreciate the beauty in our lives. Thank you for that.

  58. First of all, yay Jeremy for being so supportive! What a guy. Second, those pictures are so happy and beautiful. I love love love them. I remember how nervous you were to officially start your photography business, and you’re doing so well!

  59. I like your blog just the way it is. Although, I think a few Jeremy posts would be a pretty fun addition. 🙂

  60. Great post, Katie!!! I love your writing. Follow your gut and keep on moving!!! I also love that red headed teen in your video. The photos were beautiful and the little life speech you shared with her as we were leaving was even better. It stuck because she shared that with the junior high girl in her youth group at church. The senior girls were to verbally write a letter to their 7th grade selves…..what would you do, believe and say differently. You are a Godly influence through your photography business!!! God Bless You and your Boys!!!!

  61. Katie, I’ve really enjoyed watching you grow as a photographer and I often enjoy your blog posts. Obviously, since I keep coming back. But I have to say something and I hope you aren’t hurt by this. I think you really need to work on not caring what people say. I know sometimes people leave comments that are hurtful, but that’s the nature of blogging. I hate to see you so affected by these comments (and it’s obvious that you are by posts like this). I think you need to ask yourself if blogging is worth the pain that it causes you, because it seems like it brings you more anguish than pleasure. If the answer is that it is worth it, then I think you need to make a decision that you are not going to continue to let the bad stuff get under your skin to the degree that it does. If the answer is that it’s just not worth it, then change the nature of your blog, or just stick with the photography side of it, or can it all together. I don’t want to sound preachy, but honestly, I worry a little bit about you when it comes to this stuff. Haters goin’ hate, you know. Only you control how or if you deal with that.

  62. That video almost made me cry! So moving and I don’t know anyone in it! Now I’m going to have to run to daycare over my lunch hour so I can squeeze my little girl! Keep up the good work Katie!

  64. Have recently had this conversation with my own husband. Thanks for sharing this post. In seeing your post asking you just reminds me how much husbands care about our happiness even when we aren’t thinking about it. I’m on my first pregnancy and am blessed to work in Canada and will have 1 year of maternity leave (such a blessing) My husband has challenged me to take this year to take care of our child and spend some time think about what will make me in the long run other than being a mom… I think this is love when they care so much about us.

    Alison

  67. KB, I have tears in my eyes at the beauty you’ve captured! Amazing, beautiful little girls indeed. Your photography posts inspired me to get our family pictures taken for the 1st time -and my youngest is 5! I’ll treasure those pictures forever, as I’m sure your clients do. Thank you for sharing your beauty with us!

  68. Love this post. You’re a very gifted photographer. If my husband and I ever procreate, I’m calling you up!

    What’s this? Oh, it’s just some more good vibes for Katie Bower. *KAPOW* *KAPOW*

    Hang in there! 🙂

  69. Very beautiful! Thank you for including me in your video (and a growing Jaxon!). Like many clients who traveled from out of town so you can photograph them, my husband and I felt it was well worth the trip. You have an amazing gift!! SN: I’m going to send you a few pics of Jaxon – he’ll be six months tomorrow…crazy!!

  70. That was so precious! I have a 18 month old son but hope to have a little girl (someday..) I really wish I lived in Atlanta so you could take my families pictures! You are amazing!

  71. Thank you for this, Katie. I was feeling kind of discouraged today, and then I read your encouraging post (and cried). I have a feeling this day will turn around yet 🙂

  72. You’re so talented! Thank you for sharing your gift with the rest of the world!!!

    On a selfish note: If you ever have time and a lack of an idea for a post, I would love to hear more about some insider tips of photography… like a beginners guide of sorts.

    Best of luck with the littles one(s)!!!

  73. Well done dear, well done! Love the blog, your post and your photography. Thanks for sharing and inspiring!

  74. Gorgeous! I’ve been reading your blog for a while now and I just love it! It’s one of the things I look forward to every day 🙂

  75. To quote you…AMAZEBALLS!

    That video is un-freaking-believeable. I loved every single picture. You have a natural talent for capturing more than a picture – you can capture a story in a single shot.

    Keep up the photography. I like seeing the world through your lens. 🙂

  77. I see my baby girls in that slideshow! Katie, I can’t tell you how much I treasure the photos that you took of us. They are sprinkled around my house, big and small, and having my babies’ sweetest years frozen in time is such a blessing.

    I just love them. You have a wildly wonderful talent.

  81. Hi Katie- I mostly follow your blog because I love your decorating projects (and the family stuff too) so I never really started following your photography blog. Those images are incredible! You should be so proud of how far you’ve come as a photographer, especially with all the other things on your plate/in your belly. 🙂

  82. Oh my. Watching that photo montage made my uterus ache for a little girl, but God blessed us with a crazy boy. And how I wish I lived closer to you so I could have you take pictures of my son. Alas. Your words touched my heart today. As I drink my cup of hot chocolate tonight, which I have started doing regularly as the weather has gotten colder, I’ll add a few extra marshmallows and think of you.

  84. Hi Katie. I just wanted to say, thank you and you are awesome. One day I will give you a big hug and it won’t freak you out I promise, you will understand. 😉

  86. Did you keep up with your weekly belly photos? I’m just about 18 weeks pregnant and thought I’d do it every week but I’m on to every month at this point. Just wondering if you kept up the photoshoot! 🙂

  87. Katie,
    I love reading your blog, It is the sunshine to my day when I get off of a very long day, but I feel like your blog is what it is because its your hobby not your job. You are so real so candid so you and that’s why people check your blog so just stay you because you are the most awesome you, you can be.

  88. Oh, Katie! You are such a talented woman! Your photos make me want to have another little girl, just so I can have some of those beautiful pictures and some of that girl preciousness in my life again! (My girls are all grown now.) Plus you are an amazing writer! I have sooo enjoyed reading your blog!

    I’ll admit that I sometimes get a little impatient. I can’t wait to see the kitchen remodel and the new baby’s room. I can’t wait to see the new baby!! I get impatient because I care about you and your family, and I can’t wait to see what is next!

    You just keep on doing what you think is best. I know you will make all good decisions because you are such a good person with a good heart.

  89. What I would give to have you live here in Washington and take all of our photos…like seriously you could follow us around all day and make our otherwise “normal” day look so much cool and prettier and all that stuff.

    Jokes aside, awesome post. Love it! Love your blog! Love you words! Love it all. Thank you for continuing to share your life with us. You inspire me.

  90. Beautiful photos! You are very talented. I wish you lived closer so you can take pictures of my nieces (we live in Nova Scotia). Those families are very lucky to have so many great pictures of their loved ones. Oh and love your blog! 🙂

  93. You are awesome. And I am dying to set up a session with you – I’m sure you’d be able to capture my little girl as beautifully as you did above. Please don’t ever stop blogging and doing photography, you are such a talent in this world.

  95. Amazing! I love your work, and the video was fantastic. We’re still waiting to find out whether this little one that I’m carrying is a boy or a girl, but now I’m kind of pulling for girl 🙂

  96. Absolutely incredible, and admirable goals! Sure look like a success to me. 🙂

    Gorgeous video, and I love that song… so sweet!

  97. Miss Katie you have TALENT! It seems to me that anyone can learn to simply take pictures, but you seem to be able to make people come ALIVE for their photos. You can see it clearly in all of these girls’ smiles and in their eyes 🙂 What a blessing to have that kind of spirit and connect with people in that way! I would take that ability any day over money, material things, etc. Beautiful work!

  99. So in love with your blog and your openness. I feel pretty lucky to get a peak at your life and you help me to remember to feel blessed for what I have. Thank you for that!

  100. Katie, You are truly amazing and I love you! My husband and I will be starting year number 4 of trying for our first baby. We pray daily and belief and trust in God that one day our time will come but I can’t say that it doesn’t hurt. When I read about your troubles and then your joyful news, I was brought to tears. And then to read that you think of those who are still struggling, brings tears to my eyes again. Enjoy your boys, all three of them, and now those of us still waiting are truly rejoicing with you! P.S Can we add a bacon and maple donut to the hot chocolate?! 😉

  101. maybe you could do a post on some tips for us aspiring photographers?? do you just sit back and let the children do their thing or do you give direction? do you bring props? i’m just curious and inspired by you and scared to death to start photography “professionally” since i have no training. i’m really in awe of you and how you manage to do it all 🙂

  102. Katie,
    Just wanted to say that I am praying for you and definitely talk about you and your family like I know you all personally! 😉 I’ve even had dreams about you and younghouselove peeps… I know- a little creepy eh? Haha But honestly, I love that you care about your family and love that your heart is so open to the rest of us! Thank you for the encouragement you are and for living your life in a total way that God’s heart shows though.
    Take care… Friend 🙂

  103. First: http://youtu.be/Jd9zYKLepCw
    I don’t know if the link will work, its Jessica Andrews, Who I Am. It’s exactly what I want my daughter to feel at every moment of her life. My son too, but this particular song was “ours” (My daughter is 24 and her momma is her biggest fan).
    Second: I LOVE YOU. There, its out. I love Katie Bower. I cried instantly when I started reading your post. I’m 51 and in the last 3 years lost both my parents and watched my beautiful daughter go through recovery from a horrible accident with more grace and appreciativeness than 25 people twice as old. She’s amazing. and so are you. I wish I was your mom.
    Third: I know what matters, its people and love and health. Its being good and kind and MOST OF ALL: FORGIVING. to others and yourself!! It will set you free each and every time.
    Anyway, its at the end of a long day, and it was dark outside until I read this.
    thanks for brightening my day (night, lol) Kathy

  104. I’ve been following your blog for a couple of years and look forward to reading every post! You are so witting and creative.

    Last summer I started leaving my camera on “manual” all of the time and have learned a lot about taking pictures from you. I’ve looked back at the post you did about editing photos several times. Another post on tips on editing in Photoshop would be great, if you have the time! Thanks!

  105. Wow…your photos brought tears to my eyes, they were so beautiful! I have a 27 month year old boy with a 5 week old boy…life is crazy right now! Crazy, but so amazingly awesome all at the same time! 🙂 I’m excited for you and what life will bring to you very soon. Good luck and congrats!

  107. If I lived closer I’d love so much to have you shoot my family! I want to learn to rock my camera like you do. You really have a talent for capturing the spirit of a person – it’s a gift Katie – thanks for sharing it!

  109. Wow Katie, you are an AMAZING photographer. I knew you were talented, but this is an incredible range. Great job!

  115. Katie,
    I feel like my little one just became famous! Thanks so much for capturing Sutton’s 18 month photos and more importantly her little personality. I am one of those parents that you have given something that we will cherish forever. Thanks so much and look forward to many more sessions!!

  116. It is hard sometimes, isn’t it? I’m sorry someone hurt you that you need to forgive them. My self defense kicks in when I’m hurt and I pull away and remove my love in self preservation! I rationalize it- that they are the ones who lose out on my specialness-big lol. (Thats what I tell myself so it doesn’t hurt when its someone you love) In your position, you’ve put yourself out there for all www to see, and I’m sure you’ve heard some doozies that would sting. But you come from good soup stock, I’ve seen your christmas pictures, and you’ll be ok.

  117. Oh man Shamaira, I will resend you your cd…I had purchased delivery confirmation but not tracking…so I have no idea where it got lost.
    xo – kb

  120. No way am I hurt…I have a lot to work on in my life. I don’t hide that fact. But yeah, when I talk about things that hurt…I’m not really talking about blog comments. Don’t things in your life hurt sometimes? Aren’t people cruel in real life? I think it is just the honesty in me coming out.
    xo – kb

  123. Thank you SO much for sharing these beautiful moments. You captured each one in such a way that I felt I got a little of their personalities. Made me cry…and I don’t even know one of those ‘Beautiful Girls’ ! Keep it up, Miss Katie Bower! You are definitely leaving your beautiful footprint on this old world.

  124. I don’t think I’ll ever put Will in childcare…so that means my first job is him (and any other future kiddos)…but once they are all in school (if we choose to go the traditional school route), then maybe. I think I’ll probably never have Jer join me in writing just simply because I want to protect him from harshness. He already carries such a weight on his shoulders and helps so much that no amount of money would be worth diminishing his spirit too.
    xo – kb

  125. Katie, you are amazing! I absolutely loved the video… you are such a talented photographer, I love your work! And of course, that song went just beautifully. It’s a pity I’m in Australia 🙁

  126. Gorgeous Katie, simply gorgeous. Wish my family lived closer to you or vice versa so you could take pictures of my little ones. 🙂

  127. Love. Just love. And I’d love to have a cup of hot chocolate with you & Will… Mini marshmallows and extra whipped cream. Seriously, I love your blog- the way you share the good and bad, put yourself out there even if there is a backlash sometimes. I’m sure anything you choose to do in the future will be just as genuine and witty as your blog is now. And I’m off to watch that sweet lil video again, because sweet girls with parasols = melt my heart. I’m pretty sure if I gave my son a parasol it would become a weapon of some sort. No, I’m not pretty sure, I KNOW.

  128. I wanted to say that I’m so thankful of the gift you gave our family by photographing our little girl last year after she was born. Seriously, I was a little starstruck when you came to our house and still cherish those pictures that you took for use and sharing in that exciting time.

    You have a gift and thanks for doing that for our family, we love following along with your family too.

  129. Hey that’s my niece! WHOO HOO!

    Katie, I think beautiful is an understatement- the girls (and you too!) are absolutely gorgeous!

  130. you’re certainly filling the world with beauty in many different ways…
    just wish you were nearer so you could photograph my little girl…

    all the best, and I’m crossing my fingers for this little bundle of joy of yours…

  132. Thanks so much! I was going to email you tonight if I didn’t get it in today’s mail. I didn’t get it in yesterday’s mail (10/17/12), and I’ve been watching the mailbox every day.

  133. Katie – love your blog and your PHOTOGRAPHY is amazing, I wish I could capture moments like you do. I love reading what’s up with you Bowers and feel like we’d be friends in real life too.

  136. Well I am one of those people who feel like we are best friends already (in a totally not creepy stalker way of course!) I just wanted to say that I love your honesty and the way that you put it all out there showing the good and the bad! And I love that video, the music made me cry as the Mom of 4 girls that was awesome!

  137. Amazing pictures and beautiful music — your blog always makes me feel good because you are real and honest. Have a wonderful day!

  138. What a touching post. I’m pretty sure that answer is why people love you; your real interests and thoughts and passions come through so strongly in your posts that we’re compelled to come back and back again to see what you say. When blogging becomes a business first and a passion outlet second, it often loses something significant. Keep on being you. 🙂

  139. Come to my house immediately and take pictures of my kids and pup.

    You have a gift, Katie Bower. And you’re a hell of a nice person to boot, so try to keep throwing us a few posts here and there….think of the little people!

  140. As the saying goes, “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”. Don’t change who you are. It is so refreshing to read your blog. You keep it real. There is enough phoniness in the world already. Keep on keeping on. You do an amazing job!

  141. I don’t blog, but I am in awe of wonderful people like you who have such a beautiful outlook on life and a kickin sense of humor and are willing to share it with people like me! I have been following you for a few years after finding you through Young House Love and look forward to every post. I have cried and laughed along with you on so many things you have shared about your life. I don’t comment much but I am so very supportive of everything you do. I cannot imagine people are so mean that they have to hide behind the anonymity of the web and berate you for ANYTHING!!!! I wish there was an app to just erase the bad comments even before you see them. There are a lot of us out here who are supportive of you and wish you and your family only the best.

    Whatever you decide to do in your life will be what is best for you. I do admit that I envy your photography skills. Keep us posted so we can enjoy the ups and downs with you and your beautiful family.

    -Maria

  142. When I cliked on the video, I thought, “She will have put this to some amazingly perfect song, and I am going to cry now.” Yep, like a baby.

    I have read your blog for a couple years now, though I don’t always comment. I love your description of what you want – and I love that you are able to achieve that through photography. You have inspired me. Thank you.

  144. Jeremy is such a good husband to ask how it is or isn’t working for you and how he can be helpful to you. Good catch there, Katie!

    God be with you in these final weeks before Baby! My little sister is due (her third girl) same time as you so I have you in our prayers, too.

    Too bad we’re not around or we’d drop off some hot dish (casserole for you non-Minnesotans) and my 4 year old could run around outside with Will — they would have a blast being all boy.

    God bless you, Jeremy, Will and Baby Bower. You are more of a bright light in a dark world than you know.

  147. Aww thanks Jeanie. I would love a casserole….as would Jer & Will…I admit I am not the best cook in the world 🙂
    xo – kb

  149. That is such a precious video.
    You have an undeniable talent, Katie.
    Wishing you all the success in the world in following that passion. It truly is a gift to all who get to share it.

  151. Thank you for sharing that. You’ve been blessed with a gift sister! Thanks for sharing it with us!

  152. Katie,
    You have a wonderful way with the written word. You also speak to us with your photography. You photograph my beautiful redheaded granddaughters and your pictures never fail to make me remember how truely blessed and lucky I am! Thank you.
    PS love the video:)

  153. I just. love. your. photography. I can’t wait to be your first CT family once you move your business to New England!! Just let me know when I should mark my calendar, we are totally ready 🙂

  154. Amazing pictures Katie, and you were right, the girls are beautiful, each their own way. You have a gift for photography and not just the technical side of it, but rather somehow bringing out the soul and the inner light of the person in your pictures. Wishing you and your family all the best, love this blog, love your writing and love the pictures!

  155. Katie –
    Your photos are beautiful. Your words brought tears to my eyes. If only everyone had this much clarity of purpose and understanding of what really matters in the world, there would be more love and peace and joy! It’s been such a joy to “meet” you via your blog. Keep sharing and being yourself!

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