Thanksgiving | Jour de l'Action de grâce {personal}

Je suis reconnaissante pour ma famille.

This year, I am spending Thanksgiving in Florida. It is my first Thanksgiving outside of my lovely  Colorado, and the first year spending it with my wonderful Grandparents. My grandparents are from Quebec, Canada - and so tonight we all took turns saying what we were thankful for....in French.

Would you like to know what all 5 of the people at the dinner table said? It all stems back to one word: family. We all expressed it a little differently, but we still all came out and said it. Je suis reconnaissante pour ma famille.

And I have to admit - that is what my entire month has been. I am so very thankful for the amazing life that God truly has blessed me with. Even though tonight was definitely non-traditional. There was no Turkey, no stuffing, and no pecan pie...but there was a Grateful spirit.

Since arriving in Florida, I have been surprised how much I understand and how much I can speak French. Being able to communicate in another language has been so amazing - I honestly can't think of a word that effectively communicates how I feel! :) I am trying to soak up and listen to every splinter of conversation that I can! One day. I WILL be completely fluent. It has been wonderful hearing 2 thick English accents that pronounce whole as wole, and say grandladies instead of grandchildren. :D

I am so behind on blog posts, but I am still hoping to post a recap of my first Florida vacation, along with a couple other small tidbits. But, until then - Happy Thanksgiving!!

*felicia

Portraits: Valerie [denver, co portrait photographer]

Early last month I had a photo date with my sister, and I am just now blogging the pictures. This session was so.much.fun! To be honest, I was a little intimidated to be taking her pictures at the beginning. These pictures were taken right before my internship, and I was still having a difficult time trying to pose and compose a picture. But Valerie helped me realize that I am not the one who makes the picture - my model does. And Valerie definitely did!

 I love my sister so much, and as you can tell - she is extremely good looking!

Murray: family session [denver, co portrait photographer]

The Murray family portrait session was fun as well as a learning experience. Sandra and Jason have two boys - who were definitely made of 100% boy. =) Because I was an intern, I don't have many pictures of them looking at me, but I still learned quite a few tips on how to pose, communicate, and 'shoot' a family portrait session. I definitely can’t wait to do another “family-sesh!”

On a personal note: Today my siblings and I are leaving for a camping trip. This week will be my first time camping – EVER! I am so excited to roast marshmallows, look at the bright stars, and smell the beautiful mountain air…..but I am definitely nervous about sleeping on the hard ground, and maybe the bug part. ;D So, I won’t be posting any posts here until next week.

This city girl might just turn into a mountain girl. We shall see. :)