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giving thanks for family


The temperature outside warmed up just enough to be without jackets, the wind was wild and whipped our hair.

Our first stop was my grandmothers.  Her house will forever smell of the leather from their set of couches, and the ferns she grows will always be much larger and more vibrant than anything I've been able to grow on my own.  After our meal, we packed up and headed back up north to the city to spend time with Erick's side of the family.  Happy and exhausted, we spent the most precious time with loved ones near and far away -- and that's truly what means the most to me during the holidays.

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  1. Steph @ this brown wrenNovember 25, 2012 at 2:21 AM

    These photos are truly magnificent! You've captured such beautiful moments...full of life. So very lovely. May your week be a gentle, happy and delicious one :) x

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    1. KateNovember 25, 2012 at 5:54 PM

      Steph, thank you! I hope yours is off to a wonderful start as well x

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  2. UnknownNovember 25, 2012 at 5:00 AM

    oh kate, these photos are so very beautiful. the absolute joy on sofia's face in the wagon! sounds like the perfect way to spend your holiday x

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    1. KateNovember 25, 2012 at 5:55 PM

      It was such a fun thing for all of us to get out of the house for a bit!

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  3. little sleepNovember 25, 2012 at 7:11 AM

    These photos are SO beautiful. Happy holidays xx

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    1. KateNovember 25, 2012 at 5:55 PM

      The same to your family, thank you so so much xo

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  4. JoceeNovember 25, 2012 at 11:26 AM

    beautiful. just beautiful.

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  5. VeronicaNovember 25, 2012 at 3:38 PM

    i agree kate...so much fun and love in these photos. really beautiful. xo

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    1. KateNovember 25, 2012 at 5:56 PM

      It's been so long since we've seen my sister who lives out of state, it was really an amazing few hours all together again. x

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  6. CoryNovember 25, 2012 at 4:04 PM

    Spending time with family is always the pinnacle of the holidays : )

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  7. Meredith SledgeNovember 25, 2012 at 4:56 PM

    I adore your pictures. They're the best.

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  8. Ellen ArthurNovember 25, 2012 at 5:48 PM

    Oh wow! I am from Sydney and I just found your blog ... I really really love your style of photos :)
    Ellen xx

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    1. KateNovember 25, 2012 at 5:57 PM

      Oh thank you so much for stopping by, it means the world!

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  9. GNovember 25, 2012 at 5:54 PM

    these pictures are absolutely beautiful.. it's so good to be thankful for family isn't it? x

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  10. JulieNovember 25, 2012 at 7:57 PM

    What is it about grandmothers and their plants? I think we'll get there one day. Just takes time. As for now though, I'm lucky to remember to water my indoor plants once a month. (Truth.)

    That second to last picture is fantastic!

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  11. kylieNovember 25, 2012 at 10:04 PM

    OK that second photo is just GORGEOUS!!!!

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  12. Tigerlilly QuinnNovember 26, 2012 at 2:07 AM

    amazing photographs!! you have a new reader :) x

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  13. Tricia - The Itchy EyesNovember 26, 2012 at 7:52 AM

    WOAH lady!! These are amazing. I think this is my fave post from you. Maybe. I love so many that I have trouble even conceptualising a favourite however this is right up there. However it needs to be TEN TIMES longer. Wait, it's perfect just the way it is, moments, reactions, emotions. More would detract, I'm just being greedy. Amazing my friend, amazing.

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    1. KateNovember 27, 2012 at 9:12 AM

      Hey hey hey! You never fail to make me laugh, thanks for always putting a smile on my face xo

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  14. CarrieNovember 26, 2012 at 10:28 AM

    Happy Thanksgiving! Your sisters are gorgeous! Your younger sister is absolutely adorable! (though she may not like being called adorable if she's like my sister) You have a beautiful family.

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    1. KateNovember 27, 2012 at 9:13 AM

      Carrie thank you so much! Happy Thanksgiving to you as well, and I think a congratulations are in order ;)

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  15. AnonymousNovember 26, 2012 at 4:15 PM

    omg kate! each post is better and better. so proud of you! and i'm happy you were able to see your sisters and family over thanksgiving. :)

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    1. KateNovember 27, 2012 at 9:13 AM

      Thanks Katie! I am so grateful to have seen my sisters, going from spending every day with them for years and years it's just not the same without them!

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  16. Katherine RossNovember 27, 2012 at 9:50 AM

    OMG Sof's face, while she's in the wagon. That girl's face gets me every time.

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  17. ElizabethMJaocbDecember 1, 2012 at 2:17 PM

    that IS the meaning of the holidays ;)

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  18. RonnieDecember 4, 2012 at 4:25 AM

    These photos are - again - amazing. What a beautiful family you have.
    Ronnie xo

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  19. UnknownJuly 28, 2013 at 10:01 AM

    Thanks for the great insight into taking excellent shots. Lovely captures and experiences.
    www.roygroething.com | Higher Ed Photography

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