The Gratitude Collection, September 16th, 2014

“The unthankful heart discovers no mercies; but the thankful heart will find, in every hour, some heavenly blessings.” 
―Henry Ward Beecher

“Being a role model is the most powerful form of educating...too often fathers neglect it because they get so caught up in making a living they forget to make a life.” 
― John Wooden

I am so thankful to have such amazing, supportive, loving husband, father and role model to our kids. 

Amber Carbo Privizzini | Privizzini's Passion Photography

I am grateful for my daughter's vivid imagination and love for creating art together.

Amy Booker | Amy Booker Photography

"Always continue the climb. It is possible for you to do whatever you choose, if you first get to know who you are and are willing to work with a power that is greater than ourselves to do it."
-Ella Wheeler Wilcox

Indira Klotzer | Indira Klotzer Photography

I am grateful for the gift I have gained through the birth of my children; a new perspective with which to see, experience, enjoy and truly understand the meaning of the wonder of life.

Janielle Vergne-Granstaff | Lens & Beauty

Jeanna Ludwig | Jeanna Ludwig Photography

"Come forth into the light of things. Let nature be your teacher." -W.Wadsworth

I'm thankful for all the glorious beauty of nature. When ever I need a break from the stress and chaos life can bring, I retreat to a garden or the woods and find marvelous peace.

Kristen VanDeventer Rice | Kristen Rice Photography - Buffalo

Balance | “There are moments when i wish i could roll back the clock and take all the sadness away, but i have a feeling that if i did, the joy would be gone as well. So i take the memories as they come, accepting them all, letting them guide me whenever i can.” ~Nicholas Sparks, Dear John

Meagan Dwyer | Meagan Dwyer Photography

I am grateful to see you run barefoot in the sand, wind and golden light in your hair, happy and free. Remember that feeling baby girl, tuck it deep into your heart, call upon it when you need to...There is nothing quite like it in this world.

Melina McGrew McConnaughy | Melina Nastazia Photography

Magic exists. It exists in the everyday, in our children, in nature, in connection, in the gifts that God bestows us. You simply have to open your eyes to see it.

Robin Pederson Chavez | Robin Chavez Photography

I'm thankful for the love they have for their new brother, how nurturing and maternal they are, how gentle, how sweet. It never ceases to amaze me.

And Daniela Myer | Ana Myer Photography