October at the Ranch
I had to go back and look at the calendar to figure out just when this weekender took place - our month has been, in a word, tumultuous, not to…
Blossoms & Bees, Etc.
Continuing my macro studies, I noticed how beautifully my Texas Sage bush has been blooming the last couple of days (thanks to my husband's faithful watering) and took a wander…
Things I Can See From My Desk
I have been in a woeful slump creatively for the past couple of months. Maybe more like six months to a year! For however long it's been, I've felt powerless…
Birthday Portraits – Alyssa
I wanted to do a photo shoot with Alyssa for her birthday last month, and finally made it happen. Alyssa is many things - a funny, stubborn, sass-bucket, athletic, super-smart,…
Portrait Practice – Ellie
I've been meaning to do some portraits for ever, but it's been hard to find a willing subject, for one thing, and for another, it's just so ridiculously cramped in…
A New Routine and a Walkabout Westgate
The day started as usual around 6am, getting kids ready for school. Along with encouraging everyone towards rapid movement and a timely departure, there's been a new addition to our…
January 2!
On this first Monday of the year, and last Monday of the Christmas holidays, I was ever grateful that, after rising around 5:30am briefly, I was able to get back…
Sweet 16
On Thanksgiving Day of 2022, our Natalie entered her 16th year! In honor of this very important observance, I wish to offer a Birthday Acronym: Natalie is: N - Naturally…
Life’s Little Messes #3
Saturday: Chore Day! It was an odd one today due to a couple of factors: 1) being fall break, the kids have had time to do some cleaning throughout the…
Life’s Little Messes #2
I guess the inspiration is flowing! Once I'd posted album #1, I just kept shooting.