So many things

2009 has been one heckuva year, and looking back, with one month left, the exciting stuff still hasn’t even happened yet.  Hopefully more on that soon!  But on this day before Thanksgiving, it’s definitely time to give thanks to those people and things in my life that have made me who I am today.  First off, no one has had a bigger impact on me than my amazing wife Erinn.  This woman has been my partner from the beginning, the love of my life way before we even dated, and the most incredible wife a man could ask for.  Aside from the fact that she’s an incredibly talented (and now PUBLISHED) photographer, she has made me a better husband, a better man, and a better person in general.  She is right there to make me laugh, make me smile, and make me look forward to all there is to come in our lives together.  She has been the strongest person I know this year, as we have struggled and pushed through a lot together to get into the position we’re in today.  There have been a lot of ups and downs, but through it all, she remained the most beautiful and wonderful woman I have known for so long.  I can’t wait to see what happens before the year’s over!

I have to be thankful for our thriving photography business, which seems to continue growing and growing each year.  We have grown as well as photographers, started our new photography company, and 2010 already looks so promising!  I’m excited to see what we have in store next year!

I’m thankful to live in America, to have the bravest and most selfless people protecting us from our enemies, people who will give their lives to spare the life of a stranger.  No matter how you feel about politics today, you better be there to thank these brave men and women, shake their hand and remember that, without them, our freedoms would never exist.

Finally, I’m thankful to an amazing family that has been so supportive and caring this past year.  You guys have watched us go through so much this year, and with your help and love, it has been possible.  We can see the light at the end of the tunnel and we are so ready to share with you the joyous news next month!

I hope everyone reading this has as much to be thankful for as I do right now.  Everyone deserves a loving family, close friends, and a warm place to go on Thanksgiving day.  Be safe and enjoy a wonderful Turkey Day!