*J* contacted me about a month ago after seeing the pictures I took of *C* and her girls that she has displayed at her hair salon. *J* has two daughters and 3 grandsons and wanted a family picture around Thanksgiving – Friday worked out perfectly since I had the day off at the clinic.

The *B* family was so nice to welcome me into their home and their lives – I look forward to seeing them in the spring for their next shoot.

What a great family! Thanks again guys – I had a great time with your family.

Last week Jared and I went to Bucknell with PM and her girls basketball team to watch a game. If you would like copies of the actual games let me know – there were way too many to go through and decide to post.

My sister’s boyfriend is South American and wanted to have some of his family’s tradition – pork with lots of yummy spices.

My FAVORITE – apple pie – my mom’s apple pie!

This year we went to Athens to spend Thanksgiving with the family – we had Jared and I – Gramma T – my cousin *C* – my sister and her boyfriend – our family friend *M* – Aunt L and her hubbie – their son *M* – their son *R* with his wife *M* and their baby *R* – Jared’s parents – and my mom and dad. It was a full, fun house. My brother and his wife spent the holiday with her family in Indiana – so they were the only ones MIA.

My uncle and his grandson.

Me with my new second cousin.

The board game that consumes most of the time spent with my cousins and brother – when he is home.

My mom and dad – .

My sister with the new addition.

The whole family.

Four generations.

*H* family.

Jared’s parents joined the festivities.

I have so much to be thankful for – God and His mercy through Jesus – my family – my friends – my wonderful husband – wonderful in-laws – a warm house – a job – waking up in the morning and seeing another day.

Jared went to school with *B* – and we became really close friends right around the time our wedding. *B* and my sister were really close too and we all hung out quite a bit. *B* has since moved down state and we stay in touch by email and facebook – although not as much as we should – it always seems to be like that.

Last December *B* married *G* and I took the pictures at their wedding. They had a sweet little girl in September and we waited until Thanksgiving break to schedule a session. *R* is such a cute baby – with the biggest cheeks I have ever seen!

Thanks again *B* and *G* – she is such a sweetie and it was so good to see you both.

See you at Christmas!