Across our country today most people are gathering around with friends and family, trying to remember the things for which we give thanks.  As my sister Ashley said in a comment on the post below, I have always made it a point to share what I am so thankful for and in return I force others to as well.  :)  Like the year I showed up at my parents with a large tree branch and tons of little cut out leaves with pins on them…I had everyone fill out things that they were thankful for, and then pin it to the tree which we lovingly called “our thankful tree.”  (Or at least I did.)  :)

We just got back this evening from my parents house where we had a ridiculously large and fattening dinner, and then we all sat around and talked for a while. Tomorrow Brett’s Mom, brother and his family are coming over for brunch and then I have my big “Friend’s Thanksgiving” at our house this Sunday, so today was just the beginning!! But I LOVE it.

Before we left today, I snagged a few shots of my babies.  In my life I feel so incredibly blessed.  These 4 little pint sized mini-Bretts and Jesses are reminders to me of God’s abundant grace, mercy, and love in my life.

Priya worked hard on her Indian headbands…she even made them for her and Adin’s Bitty Babies.  :)

Ok, ok.  Looking at this photo made me realize something else that I am SOOOO THANKFUL FOR!!!!  DO you realize how horrible my kids are at sitting still and looking at the camera??!  I mean, literally I took photos for about 3 minutes, and as evidenced below, they were so done, they were DONE.  I remember sweating bullets with Priya as a baby at “Picture People.”  Heck NO!!  NO MORE.  My biggest inspiration for starting this business was realizing that photographing my little girl in her own natural environment and not making her stare into the camera produced the right results-her true personality.  This set up was a big reminder that I love doing what I do, and it is an absolute privilege to be invited to get to know someone through my lens.

This is what you get when you “SAY CHEEESSSE!!”  :)

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!  I am going to go cuddle with my wonderful hubby and watch a movie. It has been a couple months since we have done that.  :)

Ok, if you are on Facebook then the tryptophan comment is old to you…but seriously, I am ready to chow on some turkey and fixins.  How about you?

First things first….We have had a couple people ask us about giving gift certificates to people for a photography session, and want to let you know that YES we do gift certificates!!  I have been working on some ideas and I wanted to share one with you.

Know someone who could use a photo session?  Here are some ideas: maternity session for your wife/friend/yourself, newborn session for a someone who will soon be a Mama, family session from the kids to their parents, “anytime” session for a couple, an anniversary session for your special someone, and the list goes on and on. Maybe you see this and YOU want a session!!  Then just send a “hint” on to someone in the form of a link to our blog!   :)

Plus…we are offering 10% OFF our session prices when you buy a gift certificate before midnight this Friday!  Just a little way we can say THANKS to all of you for your kind support.  So, technically  you could buy a session for yourself if you wanted to get ready for your spring session!  Feel free to pass our blog on to others who may be interested in our type of photography.

So back to T-day….what are you thankful for??  I really, really, REALLY, want to hear.  Give me at least one fun/frivolous thing you are thankful for, and one deep and heartfelt.  :) I know I am a dork, but play along!!

Also, get ready for some cute Indians and Pilgrims coming your way!!!!