People I Am Thankful For

I'm thankful that Brandon gets hilarious tattoos. Also thankful that Berk had Evan.


I'm thankful that Wissman makes us all look epic in photos. "There is a product of our friendship."


I'm thankful for naps at SOKA and Jesse.


Thankful for Nick being artsy.


Thankful for friends showing love.


Thankful for Alex always letting us stay at his place in Columbia. It's awesome. You don't have to clean up after yourself.


Thankful that Manchester Orchestra playing a free show at The Blue Note.


Thankful that Alex took us skating in his van.


Thankful for St. Louis spots.


Thankful that Alex floats in mid-air.


Thankful for brothers that skateboard together.


Thankful for hanging out in the backrooms of skateshops.


Thankful for having such awesome brothers all over the place.


Thankful for Jake being the coolest dude ever.


Thankful that Danny came to Josh's party. Also thankful that he used to hook me up with Steak n' Shake.


Thankful that Nick and Tim grew into good young men.


Thankful for 22 years of knowing Josh. Also thankful that he never takes off his sunglasses, even inside at 2:00 am.

Thankful that this didn't happen to me.


Thankful for Eric. He's the best.


Thankful for the cast of "All For Shwong."


Thankful for Nick's humor.


Thankful for my Pops and my big sister. She has overcome the odds.


Thankful for Sam, my former roommate and friend.


Thankful for The Neverhawks, both as a band and as individuals.


Thankful for friends that go away to school, making it so much fun when they come home to visit for the Holidays.

Illinois

Jake and I spent the weekend in Illinois. First we went to Chicago on a whim. It was Jake's first time.


We met up with Josh Lee who is the most encouraging person I know.


After crawling the city for a good spot to eat, we found a great place for some Tai food. It was the best meal I have ever had.


Josh Lee is ahead of his time. I forget he is young sometimes.


Jake and Josh bonded over old video games and Wu-Tang.


We spent the entire weekend trying to figure out what they meant by this.


The next day, we met Andy at his bar and he fed us.


The weather was really nice so we went to the lake.


We skated to the 31st Street park. I was upset about this photo because the settings on my camera will randomize if the camera is shook. How is that convenient? Luckily this photo is awesome otherwise I'd still be mad.




The 31st Street Park. Andy skated really well. Jake too. My foot is still pretty bad so I didn't really skate at all.


For dinner we had the biggest pizza I've ever seen. Thanks Andy.


On the way home, we went to Troy to visit Derek in his natural habitat. It almost felt like we were guests at his house.


Jake.


Jake and Jake.


Jake took us to his house and made us some pizzas while we watched the first Flip video. The Pratte home is really nice as are Jake's parents.


Then he showed us his video! You kids are in for something great.


Jake has a chalkboard in his room. I think I remember him calling this a self portrait, but I could be wrong.

This trip was great because Jake and I were met with true hospitality along the way. I've been to Chicago to many times to count and this was by far the greatest time I've had. Thanks to my aunt Kathy, Josh Lee, Andy, Derek and Jake for everything. We had a blast.

The Sun Set

Kendall.


Alex.


Chris. "This is how the first people dressed."


Derek and Alex.


Sam and Chris took an argument to the magic 8 ball.

Jake and Chris with the girls of their choosing.


Derek and the dolls.


Jesse.


Just as the sun set on the field behind my house, it is now setting on this post.