Well, only 30 minutes are left for this to be an official “Christmas blog” – which is amazing for me since I never blog in real time… it’s always like a few days, weeks or even months behind.

Every year, Christmas changes and brings something new with it – and not just the clothes grandma thought you could wear that are 3 sizes too large.  For me, Christmas is almost the closing out and reflecting of the year prior.  Sure, New Years is too – but that tends to have a more forward facing theme to it.  Christmas, for me at least, is the time to stop and think of everything the year has presented, and be thankful for what has come our way.  Be it new people, new love, new opportunities or new challenges – the recognition of these always happens this time of year, and I’m thankful.

For seeing my wonderful daughter continue to learn, grow, and flourish in my life;
For a new love and friendship, and everyone it brings with it;
For family, and the constant and reliable love, support, and energy they bring;
For friends who have been there, are there, and always will be there;
For the opportunities at work, and the amazing people that make up our company;
For the good times that brought smiles, and the tough times that brought growth…

All these things and more, I am thankful for.

Like most, we celebrate with family and friends – eating, drinking, talking, sharing and even unwrapping.  And while we spend days and weeks frantically preparing for a few hours – the few hours are captured, priceless, in pictures.

To you and your family, Merry Christmas.

Waiting for Santa

Christmas 2009