The {Apple} Orchard

Each summer, I take the late nights of calm and quiet to focus on my photography. 

And this summer I have made a specific goal to work through most of the past photo shoots I've done and post the ones I never shared. 

On this beautiful October day, a big group of friends and I followed our fearless leader to an apple orchard in the country to photograph these darling triplets.  

We could not possibly get enough of their smiles, sass, and infectious giggles! 

It really was the VERY BEST DAY EVER. 

Well...

at least until our limo service left us stranded in the freezing cold for a few hours.

But even then, we thoroughly enjoyed the extra couple hours snuggling up together trying to stay warm and sharing stories of life, adoption, photography and much, much more...

{thankful for}

Lisa being the very best photography teacher ever and for selflessly sharing her knowledge and skill

meeting such an inspiring group of precious ladies and the friendships that have been made

cold nights full of laughter and budding friendships in a Pennsylvania apple orchard

ruffled Matilda Jane dresses and boutique feathered hand bands {seriously, the cuteness!} 

the gift of sisterhood

{Gameball}

Little league is not something I saw in my future or really ever dreamed about when I was 'planning' my family as a younger me.  Truth be told, in my dreams there was a whole lotta pink, sparkles, baby dolls, and ballet shoes.  But the moment that ultrasound tech told us we were adding some BLUE to our lives, dirt, bugs, tractors, and tee-ball flashed before my eyes and I. WAS. SOLD.

This is Perry's third year in baseball and we are having so much fun!  I love that he's always decked out in his favorite orange-minus the cleats (why are soccer cleats SO much cooler and more colorful than baseball cleats?!) and that somehow, his little personality always shines through.

He is honing in on those much needed skills like swinging level, keeping his weight on his back foot, and paying attention to the ball even when its not coming his way.  His hard work and dedication is really starting to show.  We can see improvement in each game, and most of all, I think he's really starting to fall in love with the sport, which is so cool to watch!

This last game, the coach told all the kids that he was going to be awarding the game ball to the player who paid attention the whole time and really gave it his/her all.  Perry played a great game at third base, not letting a ball pass by him, then quickly getting it to first to make our outs.  And then he got three great hits, twice off the coach pitch, which we're really working hard on!  We were so proud of and tickled for Mr P when after the game the coach awarded him with this special prize.  He put Perry straight on Cloud 9.  I LOVE that Perry was so stinking proud of all his hard work!

{thankful for}

a daddy who works with his boys

a coach who is equal parts work and play

baseball gear in Ps favorite color

sweet friends for JackCruz to play with while big brother plays ball

that snaggle tooth smile that MELTS this momma's heart