Quote to live by...

"Our attitude toward life determines life's attitude towards us."

Photo: Brandon & Dave's latest hiking/canyoneering trip Jan. '10

Life is full of experience. Sad, happy, magical, devastating, exciting, beautiful, sombering et cetera, et cetera, et cetera.

The greatest thing about life is that it is ours. We can wake up to a new day and do with it what we will.

Today, I am thankful for my incredible family and amazing friends that fill life with so much unconditional love. I love you all!

Happy 2010!

We said farewell to 2009 and hello to 2010 with friends and family! Great night :)

Since we didn't send out any cards this season...

...Happy Holidays from Brandon and Danielle!

P.S. Photo compliments of the annual ugly Christmas sweater party.

P.S.S. Yes, those are shoulder pads I'm wearing.

P.S.S.S. Yes, Brandon is wearing a woman's sweater.

When the moon is not full, the stars shine more brightly...

Each month, on then new moon, we all gather for food, music and celebration :) Our first celebration was at The Ballard's, and I'll tell you, they set the bar high for our new moon parties.

We love you guys!

AhSushi!

I believe that last night was the beginning of a monthly tradition. Okay, maybe bi-monthly. Okay, weekly. Downtown, there is an AWESOME sushi place called Ah Sushi, and on Wednesdays, we can get half price beer and half price rolls. Um....yes please.

P.S. Did you SEE the size of the beers?

If you ask for one water and one beer, this is what you get:

Robot! Robot! Robot!

It was gooood.

To Brandon...

This is Brandon the day he was born exactly 26 years ago with his beautiful Mom and big brother Jason.

26 years later here he is...

Heeehee...okay, here he is...

Happy Birthday Bwandon. I think everyone who comes in contact with you recognizes that you are an incredible, funny, kind, honest, hard working, talented and beautiful person. I am the luckiest person to be not only your friend, but your wife. I'm so glad that you are you! :)

"Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You.” - Dr. Seuss

Let us be thankful.

Let us all be thankful for...

... cousins...

...for adventure hikes with Grandma...

...for nieces and nephews...

...for silliness...

...for chin faces...

...for kombucha and chocolate...

...for laughter...

...for making new friendships...

...for the earth and the sky...

...for bumcracks...

...for sunlight...

...for afternoon strolls and cowboy hats...

...for after-dinner drinks...

...for sistas...

...for fireside conversations...

...for cigar time...

...for pre-feast jam sessions in the sun......for learning how to play the djembe...

...for guitars......for music... ...for cameras and cute dresses...

...for doggies...

..for Chica's unfailing ability to find deer legs and bring them home...

...for childhood...

...for foooood......for a feast at sunset......for time spent with family and friends......Let us all be thankful for life.

Happy Thanksgiving!