two cents on three years

Today is our third anniversary at the business.

We started as two young entrepreneurs working out of a room inside a rented house, touting around two portfolio pieces, video gear, an Internet connection, a few computers and phones.

In the beginning, each project saved the company.

They always seemed to arrive just in time.

Three years later, we find ourselves working in an up-and-coming neighborhood we love in downtown Grand Rapids, with a growing portfolio of clients and projects and relationships we’re proud to call our own.

It’s been a wild journey, one that has brought with it great highs and lows, joys and sorrows, laughter and tears, accomplishments and failures, new lessons and affirmation of age-old truths.

And we recognize that we're not an island.

We’re part of many communities, made up of specific groups of people—companies, non-profits and organizations—who have partnered with us in the common vision of storytelling and communication.

We’re fortunate to be alive and growing, and know we don’t take that for granted.

Thank you, to our wives, family, friends and supporters, for exactly that: your support, affirmation and encouragement along the way.

Thank you, to our clients, who believe in the work they do, and entrust us to show the world.

Thank you, Grand Rapids and West Michigan, for embracing us.

Thank you, to everyone who has made the beginning stages of this journey possible, who have helped us catch the vision for what’s next. The list of the people who have been good to us is too long to list, and has come in many shapes and forms, often when we need it most.

We hope to pay-it-all-forward in the future.

family at work

Great news! Today is Emily's first day at Young Life for East Grand Rapids. Keep her in your prayers in the coming weeks as she adjusts...more on YL later.

Also, anyone know of any GR job leads for my brother Justin?

He and his wife recently moved to the city for Kelsey's stint with Americorp. Justin's heartbeat is working with group homes or youth, but is ready to take on new challenges...if you hear anything, email me at aaroncarriere [at] gmail [dot] com.

wedding pics

Still processing the beauty of our wedding day and honeymoon, but many thanks to all.

Pics are available at Julie Harmsen's blog.