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