Thanksgiving is approaching so fast! I finally made a trip to town today to get all the groceries necessary to have a great feast day with all the family. It was a painful jolt when I saw the total at the checkout counter but it made me think about how thankful we can be for all that we have. While the groceries were expensive, I could afford to buy them and for that I am thankful. Thankful too that we live in a country where we can go to the store and find most anything we want just waiting for us to purchase. Our country may not be in the best shape but I am thankful we are still relatively safe and able to go about our daily lives without fear. Most of all, I am thankful for family and friends that are such a special part of our lives. As we gather together, I want to just be more aware of how special and important these relationships are and I don't take them for granted.

It was so special to photograph this mother and family as they look forward to their second little bundle of joy. It is even more special to me as I photographed their wedding and first child also. I love it when photography is more than just a session. It is a relationship and a friendship.

On a side note, these photos were taken on Sunday. Monday this little girl made her debut! So happy for this family.