Thanksgiving

As you have probably guessed by now this is one of my favorite pictures of the kids. I am so happy to have captured them like this. I was going for more of a "everyone look at the camera" picture. But this says so much more. I can only hope that they continue to be like this together and continue to love each other as they do today!

For Thanksgiving weekend Matt's parents drove down from Omaha so we could enjoy the holiday together and to also celebrate Grandpa Bob's birthday. It was nice that they could come down. For lunch all of us went over to my folks house for a fairly low key meal. This year instead of the normal 24+ people, we only had 12 (counting the kids). Kinda nice, but at the same time we missed seeing the extended family.

All of the pictures of the kids were taken in the sun room at my folks house. It is a GREAT place for pictures. Lots of sunlight without being outside in the elements. Each of the kids sat down for pictures, something that was nice for me. Since starting a business of taking pictures of other kids and families, my kids have not been in front of my camera as much as they used to be.

First up, my sweet and very beautiful girls.....
I think little Bear is starting to look more and more like A. They have so many similar characteristics, but as with all kids, they are totally different.
My little doodlebug. She is doing so well in Kindergarten. I can't believe how much she has learned and the types of things she is being taught. At what age were you learning about fractions? How about graphing? or, actually reading books? I can say I was not reading books or doing fractions in Kindergarten.
Our little Bear - she'll even tell you that is her name if you ask her. She is such a little joy. She is our early riser and when I say early, I mean EARLY. She can often be found coming into our room waking me up at 5:30 telling me "Mom I'm not sleepy anymore". We feel lucky on the days that she sleeps until 6:30. Still you can usually find her happy and smiling. She is quick to cry if you scold her too harshly. But everything can be fixed just as quickly with a hug and a kiss.
G-man! He loves his Mom and I am so thankful for that. He is all boy - rough when playing - very curious about every button or anything mechanical. He is my biggest challenge and probably the child most similar to myself. Not just because he loves taking pictures. He loves to cuddle and will do or say anything for a laugh. I see a little class clown in the making.

These are 3 of the most important people I am thankful for. It's been a crazy year with lots of ups and downs, but in the end they are what matter most. I hope your thanksgiving was as fun and special as ours was.