Fall Coming To A Close

Fall is probably one of my favorite times of year. Harvest time, incredible afternoon light, warm days, cool nights - what could be better? These are some of my favorite shots from this fall. My camera got a workout with all this gorgeous light. And yes, I know the subject of these photos is a little repetitive, but he sure is cute, isn't he?





We were just finishing combining the beans when I took these previous two photos. I wish I could bottle and sell this light





And this last shot is a reminder that winter is coming. Harvest is finally complete, the sun in the afternoon is just a bit weaker, and it's staying cold now. Time to enjoy all that winter has to offer!

Down on the Farm

Since the farms are such a big part of our lives, I thought I'd give a glimpse of some everyday happenings.

As you all know, alternative energy has been a hot button issue in recent politics. Funny thing is, this sign is over 15 years old.

Our main source of income is the thoroughbred racehorse training. Here's Dwight on one of our recent graduates, Marvan. Gorgeous, isn't he? The horse, I mean.

And recently, we added breeding to our program, standing not one, but four stallions at High Prairie (if you want more info on that, visit the farm's website at www.stlouisequine.com) Here are a couple of the babies.



And what would a farm be without a dog or two. This is Sissy, my sister's dog. She's one lucky critter - had a fascination with moving tires at a young age, got up close and personal with a few, and lived to tell the tale.


And to top it all off, we are rewarded with views like this almost everyday. A constant reminder of why we chose the life that we did.

Park Play!

My best friend Amber has the cutest little girls around. Allyson takes her job as big sis to Annabelle very seriously, but doesn't forget to have some fun.

First, we had to get some shots of Miss Ally in her momma's dress - one made for Amber with love almsot 25 years ago - I love heirlooms and all the meaning wrapped up in them.



Then, it was time to switch to some serious play clothes - cause Wyatt was getting dirty, and Ally couldn't be left clean and pretty anymore.




While the two terrors were playing, I had a quick chance to photograph sweet Annabelle. What a doll she is - and definitely her PawPaw's girl. She did nothing but snooze with Grandpa the whole shoot.




And just to show you the difference between boys and girls (if you didn't know already) - girls are naturally clean, and boys are magnetically attracted to dirt. It's a fact of life, I think.

Trio of Trouble

Introducing thre e boys guaranteed to take on the world someday. Meet Jacob, Wyatt and Jackson. Sort of sounds like an old west movie, doesn't it? Wyatt's mine, and Jacob and Jackson are my nephews, but put them together and things are bound to get interesting.

The very informal photo shoot took place at the family farm, and it was fitting, because I often felt like I was chasing a couple wild animals (Jackson was the only stationary one). If they weren't climbing through the back window of a pickup truck, they were swinging on the clothesline. And while this made for some hair raising moments, it also made for some fabulous photos.

Here are a few of my favorites - enjoy!