Remember this couple? ??They were married last October. ??They invited me up to their neck of the woods to do family portraits this time. ??I took Heidi with me and we had such a nice day! ??They live in the Lake Montezuma area. ??A spot I was unfamiliar with that had all kinds of little aesthetic treasures! ??What a cool place to live!

Within just a couple miles from their home is a very picturesque little creek.

 

While we were there, L showed me her amazing back porch garden. ??It was awesome and so inspiring. ??If I didn’t have a black thumb, I would want to try it. ??She had several galvanized large tubs set up with an assortment of all kinds of wonderful things. ??From green beans to several types of mint. ??Did you know you can grow chocolate mint? ??She had a lemon basil plant too. ??I didn’t know lemon basil existed. ??So yummy!

Love these shots of mama with her boys. ??Us mamas don’t get enough of those shots. ??L is a good mom to boys. ?? She is an independent business owner in a field commonly dominated by men. ?? I enjoyed hearing about her challenges in the industry. ??Her husband is such a good fit for her because his pride in what she can do is obvious. ??I love to see couples that bring out the best in each other and I think these two really do.

 

These are the sweetest guys. ??It was really fun to do a shoot with some older boys – especially with these two who are totally cooperative as well as gentlemen blazing my trail (this isn’t the first time they have helped me through a tangled thicket).

 

 

While scanning the area, I hoped to find a windy country road. ??Found it.

 

After pictures, I inconveniently managed to lock my keys in my car. ??Oops. ??J and C managed to get them out for me so that Jim wouldn’t have to pack up four kids and head north 1.5 hours to rescue me. ??Makes me giggle thinking of a note Jim gave my dad a few Father’s Days ago telling him that he was grateful for the combined rescuing effort because I require more than one man for the job. ??Hee hee.

J and L took Heidi and I to dinner and at L’s recommendation, I had the most scrumptious Bacon and Blue Cheeseburger EVER. ??I have been craving another one ever since. ?? ??Thanks Y Family for a beautiful day capturing your beautiful family.