FARM LIFE

Filed under: animals,baby caamano,farmlife,just because,kiddos,lifestyle,my family,my town,top o' the hill — admin at 12:29 pm on Wednesday, July 24, 2019

My sister came to visit in July – so we all stayed at the farm together!!

I posted a blog recently where Enoch helped my mom make food for Ebony and feed her. Jack hadn’t been able to help yet – so Enoch had to step aside – which was HARD for him.

You know what else is hard!? Navigating boundaries and relationships with your siblings when you all have kids and parent differently!

My sister lives 3 hours away and my brother about 6 – we live about 45 minutes from my parents. We see them quite often.

And when we are all visiting together – I have a hard time. Because I want to see my family and I want my kids to experience their cousins. BUT I also want my niece and nephews to experience G & Pa without my kids there monopolizing ALL the time and attention!!

SO – Enoch had a little bit of a hard time handing it over to Jack – because we are a selfish race!

AND – he ended up doing really well with the sharing! After his initial whining of course.

Jack is 13 months younger than Enoch – but they’re about the same size – the Trout genes are strong!!

THOSE GUYS – Jack only calls him Enochguy and Enoch usually calls him Jackieboy!

I LOVE THAT SHOT!! Makes me laugh every single time!!

That’s Red and her gorgeous little guy – Brownie!!

I hope we have a few more years with Red!!

Jack with his little arm around G – I know that everyone loves their mom – but our mom is AMAZING!!!

THAT FACE!!! Like I said – EVERY CHILD should grow up on a farm!!

That guy – look at how GROWN UP he is looking!!

THAT SHOT – I see teenage Enoch in that face!!

ALSO – if you need a cat – if you want a cat – DO YOU WANT A CAT!? My parents might have a few you could take!!

Do you drop off your pregnant cats at farms – PLEASE don’t.

We are NOT bringing a kitten home – but if we did – it would be that one!!

*F* FAMILY

Filed under: an hour in the life,family,just because,kiddos,lifestyle,portraits — admin at 11:51 am on Tuesday, July 23, 2019

I managed to catch a few shots of this little guy without him noticing!

THE WHOLE FAMILY – the ones that were able to make it!

Black & white moments – my favorite moments!

I LOVE THAT SHOT!! Exactly what motherhood feels like – beauty & chaos.

He wasn’t crying – but that face would tell you otherwise!

THIS IS THE LIFE – sitting on the lake – surrounded by your family – your grandchildren – enjoying the place you’ve loved for so long!

I LOVE THAT SHOT!!

Grandparents that jump in the lake with their grandchildren – are the BEST!!

Jenna – thank you so much for asking me to photograph your family at such a special place for you all!!

*F* FAMILY

Filed under: an hour in the life,family,just because,kiddos,lifestyle,love,portraits — admin at 11:55 am on Monday, July 22, 2019

I’ve been taking photos for Jenna for a LONG time! Nearly 10 years I think!!

THIS time she wanted the WHOLE family – the ones that could make it – to join in on a session!!

He did NOT want to be without his momma for a picture – but it’s still so beautiful!!

Jenna and her kiddos!! Her hubby wasn’t able to make the trip home this time but hopefully next time he’ll get in on pictures!

THEY HAVE GROWN TOO MUCH – SOOO MUCH! *E* was just a baby when I started taking their photos!! AND NOW LOOK AT HIM!

Stay tuned for the rest of their session!!

 

FARM LIFE

Filed under: an hour in the life,bardenisms,family,farmlife,kiddos,lifestyle,my family,top o' the hill — admin at 11:32 am on Sunday, July 21, 2019

I truly believe that every child should grow up with a farm!!

Ebony thinks that Enoch and Fitzy are her cow friends – or maybe she thinks she is a person like them!

That little kitten found a home a few weeks ago!!

THESE are the memories I put on my walls!

Enoch is VERY bothered by the flies that stay on Ebony – so he thought if he held on to her – they would leave her alone!

That guy …

They’ve stopped counting at 20 – because – farm life means an abundance of farm cats. Because people love dropping off their cats in the country.

That one – she is such a sweetie – and she already found a home!

That’s Red’s sister – Blondie. It’s how we decorate the farm – and my kitchen!!

FARM LIFE

Filed under: an hour in the life,animals,bardenisms,family,farmlife,just because,kiddos,lifestyle,my family,top o' the hill — admin at 12:19 pm on Saturday, July 20, 2019

My parents have a small farm – and Enoch LOVES the cows! He has loved them since he was a baby – even though their MOO scared him so much he shook!!

Right now they have a baby girl that needs bottle fed! E was SUPER excited to help make the formula AND feed her!

ALSO – if you want a little kitten – they’ve got LOTS to pick from!!

Her name is Ebony! Her mom kicked her in the head and wanted nothing to do with her – so my parents adopted her!

I rarely take REAL pictures of my kiddos anymore – it’s something that I struggle with – living in the moment or living behind the camera capturing the moment.

I’m so happy I pulled my camera out for THESE moments!!

*D* FAMILY

Filed under: an hour in the life,family,just because,kiddos,lifestyle,love,portraits — admin at 11:30 am on Friday, July 19, 2019

THE shots she was REALLY looking forward to …

To be honest – I REALLY look forward to these shots too!!

ON TOP OF THE WORLD!!

Their oldest son asked me if I could grab some shots of him doing back flips – um … YES!!

PERFECTION!!

I had a blanket to put down – but asked if they would lie in the grass instead!!

Lori conquered her fear of snakes to do it!

I thought we were DONE after this – but then I got ONE more idea –

SWOON!!!

GORGEOUS!!

Mike & Lori – thank you SO MUCH for making the drive to come see THE hill – God gave us a BEAUTIFUL evening!!

*D* FAMILY

Filed under: an hour in the life,family,just because,kiddos,lifestyle,love,portraits — admin at 11:53 am on Thursday, July 18, 2019

WE MADE IT TO THE TOP OF THE HILL!!

GAH!! I LOVE THOSE SHOTS!! EXACTLY what she was envisioning for their family photos!!

STOP IT RIGHT NOW!!

SWOON!!!

Lori needed some head shots for her business too – PERFECT!!

ONE MORE POST!!!

*D* FAMILY

Filed under: an hour in the life,family,just because,kiddos,lifestyle,love,portraits — admin at 11:17 am on Wednesday, July 17, 2019

I remember Mike & Lori from college – or at least I think I do!? I don’t know how else I would have know about them!

She messaged me in the fall talking about scheduling pictures for the spring – BUT – they live two hours from Mansfield – and she REALLY REALLY loved the family sessions at sunset on THE hill!

I messaged her the morning of our session to let her know that the grass was TOO long on THE hill – but I figured out some spots that would work. She REALLY wanted THE hill – so we agreed to reschedule till the hay was cut! I drove by the property trying to figure out something to make it work and IT WAS CUT! I messaged Lori to let her know we could still be on if they wanted!

It was a go!!

BUT – the edges were still PERFECT for our session!

ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!

SWOON!!!

When I showed her those shots on the back of my camera – she said – THIS is why we drove two hours for pictures!!

AREN’T THEY A GORGEOUS FAMILY!?

Stay tuned …

 

 

*W* FAMILY

Filed under: . babies . babies . babies .,an hour in the life,babes,family,just because,kiddos,lifestyle,love,newborns,portraits — admin at 11:46 am on Tuesday, July 16, 2019

She’s gonna have SO much love & fun & joy!!

She only has eyes for her momma!!

I couldn’t leave the pup out!!

She is fed & warm & safe – living her best life!

This sweet little one has two cousins that she’ll grow up with – and they got dolls to represent them!!

GAH!!! HOLDING ON FOR DEAR LIFE!

Kristi & Patrick – thank you so much for asking me to come photograph your precious baby! I am SO happy for you guys!

*W* FAMILY

The SMILE on that puppy!!! She is SO happy to have her humans!

They have a new baby SISTER!!

SHE IS SO ADORABLE!! Look at those arm creases! You guys know how much I LOVE squishy babies – right!?

THOSE CHEEKS!!

Her dad has a sense of humor!

BEAUTIFUL!!

SISTERS!! I can’t get enough!!

Kristi has been waiting a LONG time for this baby girl!!

Stay tuned for the rest of their session!!

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