Hi friends! As I sit here thinking about 2015 and how blessed we have been this year, I was trying to come up with a way to give back. As most know, my charity of choice is Autism, more specifically Pacific Heights Academy. I have met these families and their kids who have forever humbled me. We so easily take for granted the communication that happens between our kids and ourselves. After photographing these families for years, I have to come to be truly grateful for all that I have. So as my way to giving back to my clients and to Pacific Heights Academy, I am offering a three free sessions to be drawn at random by 12:01 tonight to my friends and clients who donate a minimum of $50. You will get a tax write-off (bonus!), help out a school open it's doors (double bonus!), and the chance to win a session ($350 value). You can comment here that you have donated, PM me or text me and I will add your name to a hat. I thank you all from the bottom of my heart! Many blessings for a wonderful year ahead!

Here is the link:

https://pacificheightsacademy.z2systems.com/np/clients/pacificheightsacademy/campaign.jsp?campaign=1&fundraiser=482&team=4

“I thought she was sleeping until I heard her call out from across the room, “Will you bring me a glass of water?” I did. Then in her always-sleepy tone and drawl she said, “Do you remember when you were a little boy and you would ask your mama to bring you a glass of water?” Yeah. “You know how half the time you weren’t even thirsty. You just wanted that hand that was attached to that glass that was attached to that person you just wanted to stay there until you fell asleep.” She took the glass of water that I brought her and just sat it down full on the table next to her. Wow, I thought. What am I gonna do with love like this.”- Dito Montiel

I blinked and all of a sudden it's Thanksgiving! Wasn't Halloween just here? As I dust off my trusty old recipes and prepare for the festivities ahead, I wanted to take a moment and wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving!!