ink night || a guest post by katie

some nights, the moon will shine through my window, gliding across my face. with my eyes open, I'll watch him slowly slide downwards, resting on the corner of the glass. my eyes begin to flutter with fatigue, then droop. again they open, only to find him disappeared. disappointed, without his soft glow dancing around my room, a sigh escapes my lips. there is nothing quite like falling asleep underneath the moon's light. waiting to meet him again, I fall into silent rest with the murmur of crickets. 

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katie- lover of life and Jesus. stories and photos are my favorite. 

coffee, books, music, letters, and laughter make the world go round. I blog at bird and willow.

xo

a first birthday...

*just popping in*

well, dearies. today is my first blogging birthday. one year ago, I clicked the new post button and blogged for the first time. and now.. 365 days later, I have hit the publish button 147 times. and I have 89 beautiful followers. you guys rock! honestly all your comments make my day! 

and with that said... I am having a amazing blogging break... but I'm missing blogging... a lot. But I won't be back again for another week or two, but I do have a couple amazing guestposters lined up, so stay tuned. and also I have some exciting adventures
::can you say picnics, vintage props, first concerts, photo shoots::

 to share when I get back. :) 

* here is a sneak-peak* 

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a blogging break | update

well, if you haven't noticed I haven't been on here very much. life has been so busy and I am lacking inspiration. so, i've decided I'm going to take a blogging break. I am going to be leaving for a couple of weeks. I will probably pop in here and there, and give you a couple update posts.
Also my first blog-anniversary is on August 1!

and I've been planning a relaunch...

after I get back from my break, there will be a new design, a new name, and a fresh beginning. 

so, with that said.... I need about 7 guest posters.. 

so if anyone would like to guest post shoot me an email and also tell me what day you would prefer to guest post on!

those afternoon naps...

the sun filtered through the slits from the window shade and landed on his pillow. 

the only sound is his rhythmic breathing. 

his eyelashes flutter as he stirs slightly. 

watching kids nap is the best. 

p.s. I guest posted over at Ryan's lovely blog today ::here:: 

Jesus, I come..

"Out of my bondage, sorrow, and night,

Jesus, I come, Jesus, I come;

Into Thy freedom, gladness, and light,

Jesus, I come to Thee;

Out of my sickness, into Thy health,

Out of my want and into Thy wealth,

Out of my sin and into Thyself,

Jesus, I come to Thee.

Out of my shameful failure and loss,

Jesus, I come, Jesus, I come;

Into the glorious gain of Thy cross,

Jesus, I come to Thee.

Out of earth’s sorrows into Thy balm,

Out of life’s storms and into Thy calm,

Out of distress to jubilant psalm,

Jesus, I come to Thee.

Out of unrest and arrogant pride,

Jesus, I come, Jesus, I come;

Into Thy blessèd will to abide,

Jesus, I come to Thee.

Out of myself to dwell in Thy love,

Out of despair into raptures above,

Upward for aye on wings like a dove,

Jesus, I come to Thee.

Out of the fear and dread of the tomb,

Jesus, I come, Jesus, I come;

Into the joy and light of Thy throne,

Jesus, I come to Thee.

Out of the depths of ruin untold,

Into the peace of Thy sheltering fold,

Ever Thy glorious face to behold,

Jesus, I come to Thee."

this is my favorite hymn. I have been listening to it over and over. 

there is something about being able to come freely to the Throne of Grace, out of anything we were in. 

and the pictures are just a collection of the last couple of weeks. I keep trying freelensing, one of these days I'll get the hang of it. :P 

do you have a favorite hymn or song?

p.s. an amazing giveaway is going over on Abigail's blog for a Kinfolk. gah and an equally amazing giveaway on Grace's blog for $50 shabby apple gift card!