Every Thanksgiving I have every intention on taking pictures and lots of ’em. Pictures of our loved ones and the meal that we are sharing together. But sadly, each year I seem to take less and less. I want to be able to look back on the memories and remember the smell of the food, the chatter and laughter throughout the house, how the weather felt outside, and the sound of little feet running up and down the stairs. My heart has been so grateful this holiday season and capturing moments with our loved ones to pass on to the generations to come means so much to me. Those thoughts inspired me to gather some of my favorite pictures of our loved ones and share them with you today.

This is my mamaw, me, and my papaw

This was the only time I ever remember our whole family being together at church. My brother didn’t go on a regular basis and my aunt lived out of state, so this was a very special occasion and I am so happy that someone took a photo

My papaw, Johnny, and my mamaw, Faye

Me with my papaw one Christmas

Me with my papaw on Thanksgiving in 2009

My mom with Klara

Koby with Jordan’s grandmother, Mildred

The girl cousins- Nickiah, Klara, Adayla, and Juelle

Thanksgiving at Mema’s

Dollywood with Jordan’s aunt Lisa and cousin Rebecca

Jordan’s nana, grandmother, and mom

Both of Jordan’s grandmothers at Klara’s 2nd birthday party

Jordan’s aunt Renee and his other aunt Lisa

Our babies with their Mema

Mildred with two of her great grandbabies, Juelle and Koby

Nickiah, Koby, and Adayla eating Christmas dinner

Nickiah helping aunt Lisa in the kitchen

Mildred with Klara

Klara with her Dinky

My papaw, Kylan, and Aaron at a football game

Jordan’s nana and sister, Faith

Jordan’s mom, Jordan, me, and his nana after lunch (photo credit: Aunt Renee)

Dennis and Kylan

Jordan and my papaw

Nickiah and Klara on the 4th of July

Sissy and Aaron make my babies so happy

Aaron and Kylan

Juelle, Kymani, Koby, and Klara

Baking cookies with Mema

Aaron, papaw, and Kylan in Maryland

Adayla, Kylan, Koby, and Nickiah after church

My papaw with the kids

Klara with Renee and Nana

Jordan working with my papaw

Putting down flooring

Klara with Lisa

Family movie night with my aunt and Aaron

Papaw with the kids

Koby and Dinky

Adayla and Klara

These are only a few of my favorite pictures of our favorite people. Every photo holds a special memory. I hope your holiday was filled with family, food, and so much love. We have a lot to be thankful for, friends. Starting with those in your favorite family photos.