I "shot" a buck!

For Labor Day, my family went to a cabin in the mountains that is owned by my brother-in-law's family.  It's beautiful up there and I didn't want to come home after we'd been there for 2 1/2 days.   It just wasn't long enough.  My reality has been a bit crazy lately and it was nice to get away.

 In true Crystal fashion, I had my camera practically glued to my hands the entire time I was there and got some fun shots.  One of the ones that I liked the most was one of a buck that I got.  I had to go chasing it because one of the kids scared him a bit.  To be honest, I really just wanted to be able to say that I "shot" a deer without having to actually kill it.  He really was pretty.  I also got some shots of a doe that kept wandering around the cabin.  I felt bad for these animals.  It's only September and they already looked too skinny to survive the winter.  I could see their ribs under their fur.

My Buck

And the doe

Matt attempting to shoot at me with a marshmallow gun.  He may or may not have actually got me.

We played around a lot, hung out a lot, ate good food and enjoyed being with family.  Matt enjoyed teasing me as would be the norm.  Sometimes, his teasing bothers me, but if he didn't tease me, then I'd think something was wrong.  :)

View of the valley where we were staying

I took three of my children and a nephew on a little hike one morning.  When we got to the top of a hill, I took a picture of this little valley.  Doesn't it look so peaceful?  I wore all the kids out as we went about 2 miles, mostly uphill.  My backside was a bit sore the next day.

Red Leaves

Little Waterfall

Me and my family enjoying a four-wheeler ride

Bird

My two youngest and Me and my father-in-law in the background

We really had a great time getting away from it all for a couple days.  I only wished it could have lasted about a week longer.  On our way home, Matt and I had fun dreaming up a fabulous cabin that we love to have built when we're filthy rich.  We'd invite family over for week-long sleepovers and take our children and grandchildren there for Christmas.  Someday. . . 

The "M" Kiddos

The "M" kiddos are a lively bunch, and such a delight to work with.  They had talents that they wanted to highlights and I found it to be a lot of fun as well as a challenge because it's not something I've done a lot of.

Baby C

I was trying so hard to post regularly so that when I move to Colorado, I'd be able to keep my family and friends updated on what we're doing. Obviously, that's not going so well.  But I have pictures to share! I was able to replace my camera, thanks to so many good friends and clients who supported my $75 photo sessions. I've had more sessions this Fall than I think I've ever had.  It's been wonderful; thank you!

I'd like to introduce you to little Baby C.  He is such a precious little guy; I really could have just held him all day long.