Today, on Thanksgiving, I am thankful for the people that God has brought into our lives here in Charlotte.  Two of those people are our friends Maria and Jared (Jared is a crazy talented filmmaker - you've seen many pieces of his on this blog before - you can follow his blog HERE).  

Maria and Jared  had their first baby (Winnie) just a few months before we had Boone (which is super helpful for me, as I am always asking Maria....what are you feeding her? how did you handle teething?  what time is she waking up in the morning?).  And now, baby girl #2 is on her way and is expected sometime in January.  :)

Glad we shot when we did while the colors were so vibrant.  Goodness, I love the fall season.

Little Winn joined us for a few pictures.  :)  Isn't she the cutest?  That pony-tail is too much.

I love this - I think Maria is simply beautiful.  A few words that come to mind when I think of Maria - she is sweet, sincere, calm, caring.  I really look up to Maria and am beyond blessed to be able to call her a friend.  

Love you guys so much.  xoxo.