30 Days of Gratefulness | Day 6 | Democracy

If you think about the idea that we have the ability to vote who will lead our great nation, it's a pretty marvelous idea. Many countries around the globe, do not have this privilege. Let alone have this privilege and are actually safe when casting their vote.

Today is monumental. As every election is. And today, I'm incredibly grateful that men and women have gone before me, fought great battles, to give me this right to VOTE.

Democracy is a beautiful thing - and should never be taken for granted. Thankful for the privilege it is to be FREE.

"America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves. ~Abraham Lincoln

30 Days of Gratefulness | Day 5 | Nieces & Nephews

Next to being a mom, the next greatest honor and privilege, is to be an aunt. I have the cutest, most wonderful nieces and nephews a girl could ask for. And I'm so thankful for every single one of them - the joy they bring - and the love they give - even the ones that aren't exactly related by blood! ;) LOVE THEM ALL SO VERY MUCH!

30 Days of Gratefulness | Day 4 | FRIENDS

So I know some of these photographs aren't the greatest - but I love them! Because they're little moments that were shared among friends. I'm so thankful for the women and men in my life that I get to call FRIENDS. TRUE friends. Some of them I live near - others a bit farther away - but despite the distance, and sometimes the time that passes before we all see each other again, I'm so grateful that I have these beautiful people in my life. They're my 'brothers' and 'sisters' that God has enriched this amazing life with.

Kaehr Family | Bethel College | Mishawaka, IN

Meet John and Melissa. They're a beautiful young couple who just so happen to have one of the cutest little girlies who just turned 1! Hannah is a doll baby. And loves her parents to pieces!

Spent some time with them a few weeks ago, to commemorate the monumental milestone. And I must say, there were lots of laughs and lots of love. Thankful to be in this family's life! And thankful that I was privileged to capture such special moments! You guys are beautiful. :)

Gniadek Family {Bubbles, the beach and laughs!}

Love it when families spend time together. :)

Our family is spread out all over the place, so family time for us, is extra special and extra precious.

So ... to be able to see families have so much fun together is a real treat.

The Gniadek family certainly had a blast with each other, despite the intense heat! They were simply happy to just be - together. ♥