thanksgiving giveaway!
Autumn fades into winter as darkness starts to claim the day sooner than it should casting everything with a soft glow until the sun gives up, sinking into the horizon. Christmas lights sparkle; chilly air slips through the cracks between the window panes begetting a need for the frequent drinking of warm tea. While snuggling beneath the warm cozy sheets atop my bed, my laptop slowly warming my legs and hands, debating purchasing a space heater, I started thinking about where all the time has gone. How did end of the year get here so quickly? And how is it possible that it’s almost Thanksgiving?! I’m actually very excited for Thanksgiving. A homemade meal shared with friends and family, warm apple cider, spiced pumpkin pies with fresh whip cream, mmm yum! Then I got to thinking about what I’m actually thankful for.
It’s really been an amazing year for me both personally and professionally. I’m in a fantastic relationship, I have met some amazing people this year and have continued support and love from old friends and family. My business has allowed me to meet so many wonderful couples and come into their lives at the most amazing time. I couldn’t be more in love with the joy I bring to people in doing what it is that I do. Although I’m VERY behind on my travel writing/blogging, I did more traveling than ever before. This year alone I was in 5 countries, and over 30 amazing cities. I’ve even ignited my passion for writing as I have started writing a novel in the National Novel Writing Month competition this month! And all of which, I am very thankful.
:: GIVEAWAY ::
What are you thankful for?
All this week (Mon 11/23 – Sat 11/28) comment on this post and answer that question. It can be one sentence or eighteen. Everyone who responds will be put into a hat (or perhaps a jar or basket) and THREE people will be picked for a very special prize compliments of yours truly. What will the prize be? Perhaps a photo session, or maybe a some of my fine art photography, or a gift card.. maybe I’ll make you cookies.. just tell me what you’re thankful for and find out! Be sure to leave your correct email below so that I can contact you for your address if you win!
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
I am thankful for my son. He is my miracle baby. I have CP and I was told on two separate occasions, “would not be able to carry him full term” and here he is!
I am thankful for my big, BIG greyhound, Fisk. He is a friend who will not leave my side and is always excited to see me whether I come home or go to the fridge!
I am thankful for my family. I have a great husband. I also have a great sister who is there for me when I need her help, what are sister for?! This year I am thankful for my family that will be intown for thanksgiving. I never see them for this holiday so I am greatful they will be here.
I am thankful for my daughter Dylan and how she, in 7 short months, has fulfilled me so completely. Never before have I felt such a purpose of being. What a great thing, being a mom…
i’m thankful for my baby brother. my parents are 39 and 40 and i’m so happy he came out alright, which, as i’ve heard, is pretty rare for people of my parents’ age. he really humbles me and makes me appreciate the simple things in life. seriously, i could be having a horrible day, but when i come home and talk to him, he smiles so big and his eyes light up like a christmas tree. how could you not be happy after seeing him smile?
I am thankful for my daughter who has always been the light of my life. We have become friends as well as mother and daughter recently and she is always there to provide comic relief when I need it.
I am thankful for:
Bear hugs
Happy Hour (that goes until 11pm)
Hot Chai Tea latte on a cold morning
Climbing into a bed with clean sheets after a chore filled Sunday
Bras without underwire
Having a fat cat on my lap while editing images
Encouraging words, thank you notes, thoughtful gifts, and a kiss on the cheek
oxox mucho love for Shannon for the great idea !!
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I’m thankful for my other half who keeps me grounded, my family and friends who’ve supported me many a times, and the new, genuine people that I’ve recently met!
Happy Thanksgiving ya’ll!
I am thankful for my sweet Baby. I’m grateful that she came into my life, against my will and better judgment. She has changed my life and filled my heart with a love that I thought I would never find. What was once a cold and empty bed, is now warmth, snuggle and romance. I love my little Baker, with all my heart. She is the pair of eyes I fall into every night.
FAMILY and my new beautiful wife!
ok i’m doing this!
i am thankful for:
the unconditional love and never ending support of my family, especially my sister
friends that perhaps don’t understand my craziness at times but still nod their heads and pretend to be my friends
this industry- it’s competitive, but everyone is still supportive of each other
photographers- because without them, i wouldn’t have pretty pictures to post such as your’s! (do i get brownie points for that?)
ok silly things:
fish and chips
cupcakes
heating blankets
scarves and boots
there’s too many more to list. but you get the gist :)
I’m thankful that I can contribute to the Help Portrait Movement on 12/12!
And I’m thankful that my dear friend didn’t lose his mom this weekend.
I’m also thankful for health, family and friends!
Happy Thanksgiving!!
I am thankful for my family and friends who are always there for support and encouragement.
Happy Thanksgiving Shannon!
I’m thankful for my incredible dad, family, friends and amazing husband, starbucks, photography, jimmy johns, forever 21, karaoke, redbox, chrismikah, sunshine, marathons of LOST, impulse shopping, great music & the traditional carrot ring!
we are thankful for family this year. The holidays will be so much more enjoyable with our beautiful boy. We are also thankful for our pictures! They are awesome!
I’m thankful for such a great role model, both artistically and for life in general.
I’m simply thankful for having the coolest companion dog you could ask for. He’s a classic lab-hound mix (about 65 lbs. of muscle) and a good dog for your basic guy (i.e. me.) In fact, I believe he may have saved my life. I was on a road trip and driving through New Mexico (not my favorite state, but nevertheless…) and it was late at night so I checked into a hotel outside of Albuquerque. After checking in at the desk, we went to the room. We had been traveling on this road trip for about 6 days so far, visiting Nat’l Parks and seeing the country, so we has stayed in several hotels each night; no problems. But this time, as I attempted to get him out of the car and up to our room, he would not go. In fact he just sat and looked at me, not obstinately, but as if to say “You know me. I’m not going up there for a reason.” Then he looked at me again and clawed on the car. I knew at that instant that we could not stay there. I checked out of the hotel; drove another hour & stopped at another hotel where we stayed for the night with no issues; and he went to the room happily and freely. His name is Jake and he’s awesome. He also has a great mug. I think God oversaw the whole thing too. I’m very thankful for that experience because, as strange as it was, it was very real.
Easy! I’m always thankful for the continued good health of family and friends. (Pick me, pick me!)
i’m thankful for being alive first and foremost…i don’t think i say that enough. i’m thankful for my best friend aka fiance who is always there for me even when its hard. i’m thankful for the friends and family around me who continue to be supportive, loving, and provide light and fun in my life. lastly, i’m thankful for my dog buddha…he’s my other best friend though he doesn’t know it. oh oops – one last one – beer…thats a good one too. :)
I am thankful for my wife, who is an amazing woman, my kids, who are all a much greater gift than I could have expected or asked for, and my grandson–a little miracle and delight.
I’m thankful for good friends and an awesome little family :)
I am most thankful that Jesus paid the price for my sins. Also, I am very thankful for my beautiful bride. She keeps me smiling and there’s always adventures with her. My wonderful family, in-laws and out-laws. Music, photography, wood working, steady meals, a house and cars, and fuzzy creatures that live with us.
I am so thankful for the breath that God gives me to breathe everyday. I’m thankful to be a wife of an amazing husband and a mother of 3 beautiful and fun little girls. Most of all I am thankful that God gave me new life through Jesus Christ and that He saved my life for eternity!
i am thankful for the great year i just had! and the beautiful friends i have made in los angeles! and for my amazingly supportive family! and for pears! and for tangerines! and for my amazing nephew! and for finally feeling like LA is my home! and for sunshine!