Sabrena and I met playing adult soccer in our local league a few seasons ago, and, low and behold Teya, Tristan and Declan are THE BEST kids. Teya is a very sweet, considerate and helpful older sister, I simply adore her. And, since I last photographed Tristan and Declan 6 months ago I was shocked at how much they have grown!! They were always fun but this time I was having conversations with them!
There were so many perfect moments but perhaps the best one came when Tristan and Teya were holding a baby chick. Declan came up and said, “Chicken?” and then walked away. All of a sudden Declan is walking towards us with yes, a chicken! a full grown chicken in his hands! Saying, “Chicken!” The first thing he did was bring her over so she could give the baby chick a kiss, so sweet!
Other highlights include:
- Petting the pigs
Watching them feel the wiry hairs on the pigs, when they thought they would be soft, was very fun. - Getting to show Teya, first hand, where eggs come from. When we opened up the nest box one of our Australorps was laying on some eggs, so we reached under and pulled one out. Teya said, “It’s so warm!”
- Getting to hear “cock-a-doodle-do” from Clyde, even though it was 2 in the afternoon. Loved seeing their faces when he let it ring.
- Tristan walking down our main road, gazing up at the trees and saying, “This is a jungle, we are in a jungle with all the animals!”
- Letting everyone meet Mrs. Robinson and sharing with them that she was pregnant. Teya yells out, “So is my Mom!” (which she is) and then asks, “Do you know if she’s having a boy or a girl?” Of course their family had just learned they are welcoming a little girl in September, but I had to tell Teya we didn’t know, with goats it’s a surprise!
- Kissing sheep
- And for me, the best part was watching the kids run around, fall on the ground, get back up, get hosed off by Mr. Nick, and then get back to it. Of course, watching Declan tote that chicken around was pretty darn funny too. And, who am I kidding, I loved getting to tell the kids that chickens used to be dinosaurs. And they believed me! After that we spent time examining chicken feet…made a pretty strong case for myself
Such fun for those kids and you guys too. That chicken is about as big as Declan!
Haha! I know! You should have seen the look on your son’s face when Declan came strolling by with his chicken. He was definitely impressed!
Absolutely precious photographs. Two of my favorite things; kids and animals. You are an amazing photographer.
Thank you Terry, Tristan and Declan are a challenge for me…they NEVER stop moving. But, this is my second time photographing them and I think I’m getting the hang of it
Love this!
Thank you everyone! I find myself smiling today thinking of those kids enjoying our farm. Makes me happy <3
From your story and seeing the pictures I felt like I was there – such a wonderful photo collage. What a lucky family to have your vision to capture the memory for them.
Thanks M <3 M, hopefully Mia and Cai can make it up this summer too
I just can’t get over this pic of Teya especially! It’s so precious!
Ditto! I think she was looking at Tristan because they were sharing so nicely. She’s truly something special
I think that might be my favorite post to date! I could see the wonder in the kids’ eyes!
It truly was amazing. I loved every second of it. Of course I hope one day your children will get to enjoy the farm
So cute!! You are so right, taking pictures of kids is so much fun! I’m not very comfortable taking pics of people yet, but I’m getting there
I think it’s because watching them get so excited reminds you how you first felt when you saw your first animal. That’s a moment I am always happy to re-live. I think you’ll find your comfort zone very quickly, that little girl looked like she adored you!
LOVE the head on shot of him and that chicken! What a hoot!!