This year I have many, many things to be thankful for. First and foremost my family… my three beautiful, healthy children and my husband. The fact that we are all healthy and happy is really all I can ask for but I feel like my blessings go on and on. Sometimes during the crazy days of my life it is easy to look over the little things I should be thankful for but during this time of the year especially I stop, take a step back and really look at my life. My three children that often make me feel like I am losing my mind but they aree by far my biggest blessing. The joy I get from watching them grow into little people, the smile they bring to my face when I see them, the laughter that they give me with their funny little language, their innocence in this sometimes cruel world, the wonder and excitement of once again seeing the world through the eyes of the child, all of it so over rides the craziness that is our normal day. Sometimes I am so overwhelmed with how lucky I am to have them that it brings tears to my eyes.
Garrett and his logical, analytical approach to the world. His laughter and bright smile. His need to still cuddle.
Ella and her curiosity about everything living. Her sweet, giving heart. The way she will not let me leave the house without “kiss and hug, kiss and hug, I love you mommy!”
Lydia for cute little self. Her presence in a room makes everyone smile. Her funny little phrases and undying love for horses. Her toughness and her sweetness.
And without my husband Scott I could not/ would not be the person I am today. My strength is rooted in him. He still on a daily basis gives me compliments about my hair, my outfit or just in general how pretty he thinks I am. He always makes me feel like I can do anything. He supports every dream, every idea, every hope I have. Still 10 years later he is my best friend, the person that is the constant in my life. Without him many things would not be possible and this amazing little business is one of them. When I first started my business he was the one who pushed me along, supported me in my long hours in front of the computer and watching the kids while I went out shooting. He still does that today. Never complaining about keeping the kids on the weekends, never questioning my hours, always being my biggest fan. He is truly an amazing person, husband and friend. I am incredibly thankful for him.
And I couldn’t't write a post without mentioning how thankful I am for this business. I wake up everyday and love my job. I love my clients. I love my camera. I feel so blessed to have finally found what I am supposed to be doing. I know now, after 5 years that this is the career I was meant to have. I would have never thought in a million years as a teenager/ young adult that I would be a mother of three running a photography business but here I am… and I love every minute! Every crazy little minute.
So I hope you take a moment in the craziness of preparing your family’s Thanksgiving dinner to stop and remember what you are thankful for… and maybe we should all do this every day. Hmm…. just a thought. There are many other things I did not mention here that I am thankful for… many many. My mom/dad who are always there when I need them and have always supported me being me and all of my wonderful friends, especially my best friend Julie, who loves me for who I am. And my good friend Anita, who is always there when I need her. Just to name a few.
And since a post is no good without pictures I wanted to share some snaps I took of the kids one day when we were out walking at the Greenways. Nobody was dressed for pictures, everyone was dirty, and at least one person was grumpy but I am still so excited to have these. My kids, being kids. Makes me remember what I am thankful for.
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