Wow another year has come and gone by so quickly.  I didn’t even really have time to reflect.  I will definitely make it a point to do so this year.  So many things I would love to say, but don’t want to get all sappy.  Oh what the heck, it’s my blog and I can cry if I want to!!!!  2009 started off very, very sad for me and my family.  We lost my brother Michael on January 11th.  It was a very devastating time for us.  I do not know how my mother has kept it together so well.  This is her 2nd child that has passed away before her.  I am in awe at how amazingly strong she is.  I have made a vow to call her every day since then.  I know she needs me, I know I need her.  We need each other to lean on.  Who would think that you would have something to talk about each and every day???  We do.  Sometimes we talk about everything, sometimes we talk about nothing.  Just knowing that she knows how much I care and how much I love her makes me happy.  And now on to the happier times in 2009…. (wiping tears from my eyes).  I am grateful that this rough time has brought me andmy mother closer.  I don’t think we have been this close since I was a child bugging the crap out of her!  It is a great feeling.  I am blessed.  Blessed with the family that I do still have around.  Blessed with amazing children that keep me on my toes and an amazing boyfriend that helps me out with it all!  My photography business is FINALLY picking up and I cannot wait for it to kick off.  This year I have finally taken the time to focus on that.  I do not know why I have not done it sooner.  Maybe I was afraid, afraid that I was not good enough.  Afraid to fail.  Afraid to disappoint someone.  I am finally getting over my fear.  I put all that I have into my photography.  It’s the best of what I can do at the moment and I am happy with it.  All of your lovely comments on facebook, twitter and my blog have inspired me to do even better, each and every time!! I thank you for giving me that!  Without you I would be nothing! Please know how sincere I am that you have helped me in a way that you didn’t even know you were helping me out with.  You are all truly amazing and I want you to know that!  From my family to yours… here is wishing you all the very best 2010!!!  May your days be full of laughter, your home be filled with family and friends, your heart be full of forgiveness, love, joy and inspiration to keep you going.  May you be fearless to do all the things you hoped and dreamed of doing.  This is our year!!!!  Go out there and make it happen!!! 

Big hugs!!!

Be safe out there and enjoy!

Love,

Denise, Josh, Robert, Leilani and Kahne

May your holiday be filled with tons of laughter and warmth from your family and friends!!!  I so enjoy spending time with loved ones and it feels great to be wrapped around the love that pours out from them all.  It’s been a great year… tough, but great.  May 2010 bring us all joy and happiness to last a lifetime.

Love,

Denise, Josh, Robert, Leilani & Kahne