Fun with Poppy...

The boys told Poppy earlier in the week that they wanted to have a snowball fight when they saw him over Thanksgiving.  Poppy joked that he was going to be ready just like Elf.

Well, he wasn't joking.  When they got out of the van he opened up his cooler full of snowballs and fired them in rapid succession...of course I didn't get out of the car fast enough to capture his attack but I did capture the boys retaliation!

Thanksgiving at Grandma's...

 We had a blast with family at Grandma's house.  It's always such fun to see the cousins playing together and brothers resorting to their childish ways.

Can't quite remember what we were laughing at here but I can almost guarentee you that there was snorting that followed...

  We topped off Thanksgiving dinner with Home Alone 2.  I think Pap John enjoyed it just as much as the kids.

Cousin Shenanigans...

They always have fun when they get together...it's such a joy to watch...

Thanksgiving at Mom Mom's...

The trip to Western Maryland was a beautiful one this Thanksgiving. 

 We stopped to take a self timer picture at Sidling Hill...and I love it in all it's imperfections...

I always look forward to my mom's cooking and the boys look forward to her homemade chocolate pie.  She spent more time than usual on this pie to make it just right...I think the boys appreciated every minute she spent.  After one bite of pie Will declared "I love Thanksgiving!"

the last time we had chocolate pie with Mom Mom the boys went a little crazy with the whipped cream and this time was no different...at least we were prepared!

We got to visit with Aunt Shelley too.  She and Josh have always had such a sweet relationship...I love watching him when he's with her.  And Will let Mom Mom know just how much he loves her...

Week 48:52 {Timeless}...

Woodburn Hall on the campus of West Virginia University is now over 138 years old.  It is the oldest part of the WVU campus and a symbol of the university.  But these facts aren't what makes it special in my eyes.

Almost 20 years ago on the steps outside Woodburn Hall, I was first introduced to Wes.  This Thanksgiving we rode through town and snapped a picture as the snow fell...

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Pohl Family...

This family has taught me so much about the power of prayer and God's amazing love for His children.  Nicka is a friend that has challenged, encouraged, cried, laughed and prayed with me over the last 14 years.  Brent and Wes are like twins separated at birth:)  I am so thankful for them in our lives.  It was a true blessing to meet them for pictures one afternoon.

and some of my favorite outtakes:)

Week 47:52 {Rainbow Colors}...

in the afternoon light...

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LaGreca Family...

We have been walking through life with this family for the last 10 years in small group. 
A few years ago Jen asked me to take their family pictures.  She encouraged me despite my fear of failure.  To this day she continues to be a huge encouragement in this area of creativity and for that I'm thankful.