Gratitude, n. An emotion of the heart; gratitude is a virtue of the highest excellence, as it implies a feeling and generous heart, and a proper sense of duty. (Webster, 1828) 

I've been thinking alot lately about gratitude, about all the things I have that I'm grateful for. My little sis just started blogging and she's inspired me by her posts on gratitude. So, here goes my attempt.  

COLOR (picture of Mary's socks and shoes)  - I love all colors but especially love pink, orange, green and blue. I'm grateful for color -  and my little 5 year old who loves to wear all kinds of colors, regardless of what they look like together! 

The other day she came down ready for school

a particularly strange color combo outfit - I'm try to not interfere with her clothing choices as she's very independent and loves to make these herself. This time I felt like I needed to intervene - so  I said " Mary, I'm not sure that skirt and shirt match so well . . . " she looked me straight in the eye and said " MOM, does it really MATTER if they match?!" I laughed and said, I guess not honey - out the door she went!

FLOWERS - I love all kinds really but I especially love daisies and tulips

LAUGHTER - stay with me on the buffalo picture! I'm grateful for funny things here in Montana that make me laugh. This buffalo makes me laugh - every time I drive by it I smile and I love to smile. I hope you smile too looking at it here:)

FALL - especially this fall and the amazing weather we're having! I LOVE the sunshine! Fall is beautiful in Montana!

FRIENDS - this text goes with the picture of the 2 daisies leaning on each other. Friends, I've been blessed with so many wonderful friends! I'm grateful for friends, who let me lean on them when I need to lean, who laugh, smile, cry, encourage, uplift, listen and love me. Oh, how I'm grateful for friends!

NATE and MARY - the two most amazing kids I know! I'm grateful for our wonderful kids, the joy and laughter they bring into our lives. I'm grateful to be a mom! 

PUMPKINS - I love them! and I LOVE Thanskgiving - which reminds me of pumpkins!

SUNSETS - can you believe how beautiful sunsets are?! We have amazing sunsets here in Montana - and I love them (and yes, this sunset really looked like this - no photoshopping here!!)

PAUL - I'm grateful for my wonderful man! He's funny, creative, smart, patient, encouraging, adventurous, kind, a great dad and husband. Im grateful to be sharing my life with him! 

I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving . . . and that we all stop a minute and think on all that we have to be grateful for!

Kim

UP NEXT . . . GRATITUDE

Inspired by my little sis - check out her stuff here!  check in tomorrow for mine!

A beautiful day, A beautiful family and a BEAUTIFUL place

Here's a few for you J - thanks for the opportunity to meet and photograph your beautiful family! I LOVED Flathead Lake Lodge (minus the dogs of course!:)) and it  was so fun to meet you. Enjoy your peek!

Thanks, Kim

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Hard to believe Christmas is right around the corner! (I for one am LOVING the fabulous fall we're enjoying!)

Here's a quick peek for the S grandchildren - 4 very cute little kiddos that were fun (and entertaining) to work with. Enjoy your peek -

Kim

Holiday mini sessions

I still have a few spots left for my holiday mini sessions. Sessions are $245.00 payable when you schedule to hold your date. This includes the sitting fee, 100.00 print credit, 24 Christmas cards with envelopes and 10% off all custom collages or storyboards. Sessions are geared toward getting a family image for your Christmas card. Give me a call if you're interested in scheduling. 

Up next - the S grandchildren

Thanks for stopping by - Kim

The G's

Meet the G family - we had a great time along the river behind their home. What a beautiful spot they have! Thanks for a fun morning, enjoy your peeks!

Kim

a few for you G

Thanks for a great walk through the park the other day - it was a beautiful afternoon and perfect for some pictures. Enjoy your peek -

Kim

Some for you M

The last few weeks I've had a few opportunities to work with families and their dogs. FUN! (and sometimes a bit crazy!) Meet M and her dog . . . who was one of the best behaved dogs I've seen. It cracked me up everytime I called her name her ears sprang up and she was ready to go. And as soon as the river was in sight - in she went! I enjoyed working with you M - enjoy your peeks!

Kim

a CHILLY morning!

BRRRRR! It was cold when M, her son and I headed out to the park. A good thing 'cause I LOVE a little man in a hat! Thanks M for a fun (and cold!) morning! Enjoy your peek -

Kim

my own

just sharing some of my own - seems like I don't get to share them as often as I'd like. So . . . here's the two greatest kids around! 

C - some peeks for you

This is C and he was one of my senior reps for this year. He's a multi-talented guy - student body pres. at Glacier, skier, guitar player, biker, etc. , etc., etc. He's going to be a great teacher someday! Thanks C for a fun session - enjoy your peeks:)

Kim

For my good friend S - because I know you're excited!

Well. this was a big weekend for me - I turned the BIG  4OH  (YIKES!!) and got to spend some time with a wonderful friend and her 3 gorgeous gals! They were amazing and willing to try anything - even though it was chilly!

 

So - here's a quick peek for you S - we miss you and your family - it was so great to see you again! 

Hope you enjoy these - LOTS more to come :)   Kim