Week in Review: A Different Type of Harvest

   Last week I posted about harvest out in the fields and this week I wanted to talk a bit about harvest in the gardens! This is definitely one of my favourite things that happen this time of year. I love all the fresh vegetables and fruits plucked right from the garden and put right on my plate!
   This year mom and I took advantage of all the new vegetables and made a bunch of freezer meals to eat this fall. I also got my hands on some new apples and decided to make "apple chips" in my dehydrator. Since I totally forgot to take photos of our freezer meals here are some of the apples:
 

         

Links I'm Loving: 

- Here are some of the meals Mom and I made this week. We made a couple additions and alterations but they are delicious! 

- The Fall Collection from David's Tea is here which means my favourite, Pumpkin Chai, is back! 

- This photo and this photo made me laugh! 

- I discovered this blog this week and love looking at all the beautiful home decor ideas. 

Highlights From the Week: 

- Eating all the fresh garden fruits and vegetables

- Had a great wedding consultation

- Perfect days for harvest

Looking Forward To: 

- The long weekend

- Photo shoots! 

- Finishing up Harvest

Week in Review: The Middle of Harvest

   We are well into harvest now around here which is great but at the same time hasn't given me a whole lot of time to work on photos. We have had such great harvest weather and today has been the first cold day in a long time. I hope all of you are having a successful and safe harvest! Here are a few iPhone shots of my view for the past while. I was hoping to take my camera out one of these days to get some better shots but harvest doesn't exactly pause for a "photo opp" so these will have to do for now! 

    

 Happy Harvest! 

Links I'm Loving

- Samantha Robinson's porcelain work is beautiful! 

- This site could definitely become addicting

- This week I have been listening to this song by Iron & Wine

- I am loving this photo by Luke Sharratt

Highlights From the Week:

- Getting a lot of harvesting done in the hot weather

- Celebrating my Grandpa's birthday at the lake

- Had a great weekend of photo shoots and visiting! 

Looking Forward To: 

- Making a bunch of freezer meals with Mom

- A wedding consulation

Sneak Peek: Wedding Shoot {Kyle Wedding Photographer}

   My cousin got married this summer and I was so excited to take photos of their day! They had a beautiful wedding on the farm followed by a reception and dance in town with family and friends. It was a cloudy day and rained during the ceremony but the rain stopped just in time to take photos.      

   Congratulations and thank you for asking me to capture your day! I hope you like your sneak peek!

You can check out some photos from their engagement session here.

Week in Review: Kyle Rodeo!

  This past weekend was the Kyle Community Rodeo. It is definitely an exciting time for our community and this year was no exception. There was: Mud bogging, slowpitch, fun activities for the kids, a rodeo dance, a pancake breakfast and two days of rodeo action. There was a large number of entries for the rodeo and we had nice weather all weekend. 

  Here are a few action shots from the rodeo. 

Links I'm Loving: 

- This photo on "Awkward Family Photos" made me laugh!

- I love these tealight holders on Etsy

- Corb Lund's new album came out this week. If you are a fan, check it out! 

- This week I am loving this quote

- I have been listening to this song while editing this week

Highlights From the Week: 

- Had a shopping day with Mom

- Took in all the action at the Kyle rodeo last weekend 

- Got a lot of editing done 

Looking Forward To: 

- Shooting a wedding and two families his weekend

Sneak Peek: Wedding Shoot {Kyle Wedding Photographer}

 This wedding was a first for me in that I was both in the wedding party and was the wedding photographer! The day turned out so great and I am so thankful to have had someone to help me with the photos all day! Thanks again for all your help! 

 Everything turned out to be so relaxed and fun and I had such a great time! Thank you guys for such a great day. I am so glad I got to be apart of it and I am so happy for both of you! 

To see some shots from their engagement shoot click here! 

Sneak Peek: Multi-Family Shoot {Clearwater Lake Family Photographer}

   Life is good at the lake and I love taking photos there! I had a great time taking photos of this family the other day. The kids are so fun to photograph and not only did they give me some great smiles and poses they also offered me supper and a golf cart ride! Here is a little sneak peek from their shoot. Thanks again!

Week in Review: Baby Birds!

  So far the first week of August has been pretty good. Things have slowed down for a bit which has given me time to work on editing and get somewhat caught up. We also started harvest this week which  means I will be spending more time at the farm. 

  On a different note, the nighthawk's eggs have hatched! I took my camera out and took a couple pics of the fluffy little guys. If you didn't know where to look you would probably not even notice them, they blend in so well and are so tiny! We also have a Robin's nest right above our deck at the lake. She is constantly flying back and forth to feed them and it's kind of neat to watch! 

   I hope everyone has a great week and if you have started harvest I hope you have a safe and successful one! 

Links I'm Loving: 

- I have been using this as my desktop background this month

- Check out these funny Olympic faces! 

- These look like they would be fun to make! 

Highlights from the Week: 

- Celebrating birthdays over August long weekend

- Having a great photo shoot in the bright sun

- Updating and organizing my computer

Looking Forward To: 

- Kyle Rodeo! 

- Taking photos of Harvest

  

Sneak Peek: 50th Anniversary Shoot {Kyle Family Photographer}

 Another beautiful sunny day for photos. These two celebrated their 50th anniversary with their family last weekend. I had a great time taking their photos in town and on their family farm. There was even yummy fresh raspberries to pick, and I know from experience that grandma's farm raspberries are always the best!
 I hope you enjoy your sneak peek! Thanks for having me!

Week in Review: The Beginning of August

 Well July has come and gone and we are now in the start of August. The summer seems to always fly by and this year is no exception.
 July was a great month! Lot's of weddings, photo shoots and time spent with family at the lake. I am looking forward to what August holds in store.
  Today is quite cold and rainy and a good day to sit inside with a hot coffee and get some editing done.  I hope you all had a great July and have an even greater August.

  Here are a couple photos of a mother Nighthawk and her eggs taken on the Clearwater Lake golf course the other day.

Links I'm Loving: 
- This made me laugh!
- This also made me laugh!
- My goal is to make this sometime this fall
- I should have never been shown this. This could be dangerous

Highlights From the Week: 
- Taking photos at a gorgeous wedding!
- Meeting with two of my 2012 couples for wedding consultations
- Celebrating birthdays

Looking Forward To: 
- Taking photos over the August long weekend
- A safe start to harvest 2012