We had the opportunity to spend Thanksgiving this year with some very special family members.
And I got to have fun playing with my camera afterwards doing a little family photo shoot.
Little Mason was being a bit of a “stinker,” but oh what fun will this photo be to look back on a few years from now – eh?! (Heck – it’s even pretty funny now!)
It was a gorgeous day at the Lake House, so we took full opportunity to goof around outside and run…
and walk…
and take in views of the glistening lake.
Ella is growing into quite the young lady, and we have such a special relationship.
But nothing can beat riding the tire swing with your brother when you are 8 and 5 years old – right?!
Remember those Reese’s Chocolate Peanut Butter Turkeys I made?
Two thumbs up from these turkey lovers.
Our amazing hosts and our dearest family set out a beautiful and delicious feast.
And Mason beat Mimi in a game of chess afterwards while the rest of us played Apples to Apples (and Oh Rob lost!). Ohhhhh Roooob!
The next day brought setting up for “It’s a Wonderful Life” at the town center, so I had a chance to snag another photo of three of my favorite girls…
and two of my favorite guys.
It’s December 1st and time to get ready for our family’s next big holiday celebrations for Christmas!
It is “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year!”
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
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Beautiful and so full of Joy ! Thank you for sharing Jodi !
Turtle Hugs
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Awh. Thanks for visiting iza!
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Gorgeous family ahots to treasure. Mason a stinker? Noooo just being a typical boy. 😀 Love the B & W’s – Happy 1st of December Jodie. ❤️😊🌲
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Yep. All boy! And i adore him!! 😍
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Beautiful memories!
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Nice to hear from you cindy. Hugs to Marco !!!
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Stinker photos always seem to end up being the best!
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He is a real sweet heart really! And you are right. Anyone can have a perfect pose. Boring! Lol.
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So, so nice Jodi. Beautiful pictures capturing the moment. Italian hugs to you and let me be the first to say Buon Natale. 🎁🎁🎄🎄
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Love you oh rob! More than you can know. Xxoo
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Wowie zowie you are amazing! You captured some of our best moments! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💋 and a “not-letting-go” huge HUG!
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Better than professional – personal and truly special!
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Awh! Thanks Cynthia. So fun to do when you love the peeps! 😍
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Beautiful photos Jodi! Such a lovely family! 🙂 ((Hugs!))
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Thanks PJ! 🙂 Hugs back!
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Such precious moments captured Jodi!
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Thanks Lynn – they were very precious moments indeed! 🙂
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Great photos and a beautiful family! Looks like y’all had a wonderful Thanksgiving! 🙂
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Awh! Thanks – we sure did Jasmine! 🙂
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Aww you have a beautiful family….so happy for you that you have them 😉 Looks like everyone had a special memorable time!
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Special indeed! So much love for these ones! 🙂
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Absolutely terrific photos. Well done.
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Thanks Kirk!
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Beautiful Jodi, the warmth of your family shines through!
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They are a very special family indeed! I am blessed to have them in my life. We’ve been through some crazy stuff with others, so it is nice to be together! 🙂
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Those are awesome shots, Jodi, every single one of them! Especially like that tire swing one!
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Thanks torrie! Oh how they love that tire swing! Such simple joys 🙂
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Lots of love and fun! (K)
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Great family photos!! Well done 🙂
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Absolutely gorgeous photos 😄❤️
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Thanks Lin – it helps that they are absolutely gorgeous peeps – inside and out! 🙂
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What awesome photos ~ a real family treasure!
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Thanks Carol! It was so fun! They are so fun! 🙂
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Great pictures!
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Thanks!
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You really have a gift for capturing JOY! 💖💕 Beautiful photos, Jodi! 😊
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Awh! Thanks Jill – My favorite thing to capture! 🙂
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The pictures are super, but then one must consider the photographer and her subjects.
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The subjects made it so easy and beautiful! 🙂
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Hi Jodi, great photos, you are a ‘pro’ like my kids say. Beautiful family!
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Awh! Thanks Elizabeth! Far from a pro, but fun to do!
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Your family photos are captivating!
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Thanks Felicity!
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These are AWESOME photos, really capture the GREAT JOY you all were having! Thanks so much for sharing them!
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We did have such a JOYful time! These cousins bring such love to my life. They are really like my closest, most intimate family. I am so grateful for them. ❤
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Jodi, you take fabulous family photos! Are you a professional photographer?
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Oh dear! Thank you Suzanne! Not a professional by any means! Just an amateur hobbyist! Thanks for your sweet compliment to think that though?! 🙂 You made my day!
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Great photos, Jodi and a beautiful family. I’ve always been a fan of capturing people from behind as they walk down a path or at the beach and the black and white shots seem to draw me in even more. I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving😊
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Thanks George! Hope you and your enjoyed too!!
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Wonderful photos Jodi!! 🙂
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Beautiful post Jodi! Seems like you guys had great fun 😀 happy December 🎁🎉🎄
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Jodi, your family is so lovely! I enjoyed each beautiful photo! I know you cherish each one! You take amazing pictures! XX
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