Photos for Grandma and Grandpa Part 2

Photos for Grandma and Grandpa Part 1

I didn't quite know how to put this

After I posted the pictures of the calf, it was killed in a sudden, huge windstorm.  It was so localized in spots that it started plucking the flowers out of the flower pots, one by one, without knocking over the pots (I kid you not).  Anyway, apparently the calf tried to take shelter by the gates that my husband and neighbor had put in the field to store hay in.  You can see the gates in the calf photos.  The wind knocked over the entire set, and. . .Bye, bye, little calf.

I'm just grateful that our son chose to check on his chickens instead of the calf before his mother demanded that he come inside out of the storm.

(June 6, 2011)

Latest addition to the neighborhood

Here's the newest addition to the neighborhood "farm." The kids all say she reminds them of Bambi.  I agree; she's like a tiny little fawn.

Breakfast time!

"Aw, Ma!  Do I HAVE to have a bath?!"

Would you want to mess with this mama?

There's more than enough milk to go around.

A Few More Chicken Photos

Perfect the Chicken's gravesite.  We still have barbed wire surrounding the grave to keep predators away.

Elena has decided she's been held long enough.

Conner's Chickens

Lunch with Candice Stringham

Last year I had the opportunity to take Candice Stringham's online photography classes at JessicaSprague.com.  They literally changed my life.  Not only is Candice an outstanding photographer, but her teaching style is clear and professional.  Then a few months ago I was offered a job as one of her T.A.s.  What a privilege!  It is a pleasure to interact with students from all over the world, and I continue to learn so much myself as I work with Candice and her other incredible T.A., Nancy Riley.

I didn't think it could get much better.  But yesterday I was able to meet with Candice--as well as her beautiful mother--in person.  And yes, she is just as pretty and charming and generous as she appears in her classes!

There are several people who have had a huge impact for good in my life.  I count my friend Candice as one of them.  Thank you, Candice, for being who you are, and for giving me the opportunity to learn from you.

P.S. Look what else she did for me before my daughter and I left for home. My camera's never been happier.