Thankful for the Little Things..And Big Things Too

It is my favorite holiday. A day dedicated to food, family and friends. I always look forward to spending time with family and laughing a lot. This year was no exception. But this year I soaked in everything. The little things I normally take for granted. Playing boardgames into the night, taking the annoying family photos that create lifelong memories, and hugging each and every relative and friend that walks through the door. Those were the small in between moments I took in as I ate til my heart's content.

And since my camera is still out of commission, I wasn't going to be able to capture any of these moments this year. But my awesome cousin brought his camera and all sorts of fun equipment for us to play with. He is an amazing photographer and graphic designer as well! I couldn't be more thankful for the wonderful family and friends in my life, and some of the pictures are a reflection of just that. I realized this year just how blessed I am for the big things too.

A Photographer's Worst Nightmare

I know he didn't mean to. But imagine the horror on my face when my camera wouldn't take a picture! There was some serious blood boiling happinin. And as much as I love my brother starting to take photos and getting into a photography class, he will never borrow my camera again. Sorry, little brother.

In the mean time, the iPhone camera has been keeping me company. Which is actually a pretty good camera. For a phone. Hopefully though, my big guy will return to me in time for Thanksgiving. It wouldn't be the holidays if an annoying family member (me), was taking lots of photos of everyone! If not I'll just have to hire someone to fill the spot.

Courtesy of my fabulous iPhone:

Puppy Love

He's 11 weeks, un-potty trained, hails from Germany and is the cutest thing I've ever seen. Well he came from Colorado actually but he is a German Shepherd. As an early Christmas present to my dad we picked this little guy up from the airport last Friday and he couldn't be more perfect. Although there's lots of training, puppy patrol, and puppy clean up, there's lots of fun too. I had to share this little picture of him and I snuggling the other day. He fit perfectly behind my legs on the couch. I mean c'mon, does he get much cuter?

Happy Thursday!

November 1, 2010?

I was in shock when I saw the date on my phone, yes my phone, this morning. This year has flown by and I don't even know where the time went. On a side note I apologize to you, Internet, for having a grand total of zero posts in October.

As an update, a lot has happened in the last month. I was accepted into Biola University and will be transferring in the upcoming Spring semester! I was beyond thrilled when I got the letter in the mail last week. I also booked my first wedding and am totally blessed and grateful to be able to do it for this couple! Needless to say, October was a busy month for me.

But now it is November which means the start of my favorite time of year, the holidays. The one part of the year where it is completely acceptable to over eat and wear sweats and big clothes to cover up what the over eating has done to your body. But that's okay cause then New Years is right there for me to plan out my resolution to lose weight. Its a full proof plan, really. So my jackets and sweaters are out and waiting for me to bundle up in them, if only California could get the weather right.

Happy Monday!