Another Thanksgiving has arrived in record time. Why is it every year goes faster than the one before? This year we were in Pinetop for exactly 30 hours of family time and turkey before heading back down to Phoenix so I can shoot two weddings tomorrow and Saturday. Jordan is opting to stay at Grandma's house (err, The Princess Resort & Spa) through the weekend and I can't say I blame her. Why wouldn't she choose unabashed freedom, lots of sugar, sleeping in Grandma's bed, and cousin Sierra over Mom and Dad's less fun daily routine. With a lot less sugar.
My Mom is now saying, "Where can I find this little thing!?"
Since it's the holiday to pronounce gratefulness out loud (really, we should be expressing those things we are thankful for every single day), I am also extremely thankful for my husband and daughter, our families, our health, our businesses, our friendships, and our resilience. And that the bloody heat has finally broken in Phoenix. Sheesh.
I'm thankful for little moments like this too.
I am also incredibly thankful for my clients. I have met so many wonderful people via this business and I often feel this sense of connection to many of you because you allow me to share in your intimate moments, important memories and indescribable joys. I see your tears, your laughter, your kisses, your love, and often, some of the true essence of who you are. I don't take any of that lightly, and you all have left an impression on me in some way.
I am extremely grateful for all of the wonderful emails and voicemails that you have left me this year sharing your appreciation. Sometimes you are literally crying with thanks, and I tear up right along with you because it means the world that I get to capture these moments and that you appreciate the work so much. Sometimes you send me hilarious emails... one couple recently pronounced me the proud owner of their first (yet to be born) child after watching their wedding slideshow, and yet another wrote after watching their family slideshow "OH MY GOD, WE ARE IN LOVE WITH OURSELVES!" That one had me laughing out loud for some time. Recently, a couple of you sent me iTunes gift cards (after seeing my iPod post awhile back) and one of you just made me a cd of mixed tunes. How cool is that!
Most clients don't comment on the blog and that is okay by me... you send me your heartfelt thanks in touching notes, email and voicemails and I appreciate all of your words. Happy Thanksgiving!
I couldn't resist. My niece Sierra came bouncing into the house this morning in this little ensemble. She is like this adorable little golfer-meets-English-rider.
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