Yes, It’s time for you to read yet another Thanksgiving post. But that’s okay, because I’d like you to know what I have to be thankful for. I’m sure that I’ve forgotten to note a lot of things that I should be consciously thankful for, and part of me is ashamed of that, but I’m trying, and I realize that there are things that my selfish heart is forgetting to recognize. Here are some of the things I do remember.

My family – They’re so loving and supportive of me, I can’t remember a time in my life when I didn’t know if I was going to eat that night, or even when I didn’t think I could have unnecessary luxuries I happened to want (unless of course my parents knew I’d be better without them, which was usually the case. I’m really thankful for that, too). My parents have always done their best to raise me with the values they live by and that they know will let me grow closer to God, and despite being far from perfect and far from the person God created me to be, I’d say that they did a pretty good job.

My friends – I’ve always been blessed with friends that wanted the best for me. They’ve helped mold who I am today, and I’d hate to think of where I’d be without them.

Lacy – I met this amazing girl in the summer, and every day I know her, I’m more and more aware of how amazing she is. She has shown me much about myself that I never knew, and she has helped me grow closer to the God we both wan to serve. I’m so excited to see where our relationship takes us in the future. Not only is she the most awesome person ever, have a great heart for the marginalized of our world, and have exceptional taste in music, movies, art, ect, she’s gorgeous, too.

Jesus the Christ – Not only do I (and everyone, for that matter) have a Savior who loves us enough to endure the worst death of all time, have his Father turn his face away from him due to the sin we committed, and destroy death, just so we could have an unbroken relationship with him and each other, I have a Savior who wants us to bring that love to the unloved of this world, which is the only way to experience the exciting and selfless lives we were created to live.

I got to shoot with the talented Chad Watson while two good friends were married this weekend. It was beautiful. The combination of personally written vows, music that matched their personalities, and knowing them well made it even better.

I’m don’t want to post too many shots from the wedding, since it was their day, and they should be the first to see them all, but here are a couple that I really liked.

About four and a half months ago, I got to witness some good friends get engaged.

They’re getting married this weekend, and I’m shooting it with Chad Watson.

This weekend should be a lot of fun. I even get to see so many of my friends that I met this summer working at New Life Ranch. Those people are awesome.

I’ll post a few of tomorrow in a week or so.