Like A Kid | Molly 2014

Molly loves the snow!  She's like a child, sitting by the door waiting for an opportunity to go out...barking every now and then, begging.  Once out, she romps and plays just like a kid.   

I've Got The Itch | 2014 Garden

I've got the itch, and I know the way to scratch it......shop for seeds!

As the end of winter nears, I start dreaming of our garden.  I absolutely love it!  This year, I'm going to focus on my favorite......herbs.

I just love herbs.  I love visiting the plants and smelling them.  My love for cooking with fresh herbs has grown tremendously.   A fresh batch of ricotta with sea salt along with herbs from the garden leaves me thinking I've died and gone to heaven.  So, so good!

My original garden, before the raised beds, was an herb garden.  That garden no longer exists, and I miss it so much.

Last year, I felt brave and gave seeds a try.  I'm so glad I did.  It was very successful and actually pretty easy.  I prefer direct sow versus starting indoors.  All of the packets below can be direct sow...herbs, lettuce, kale, spinach, onions, swish chard, arugula, etc.  This year, we are only planting a few vegetable plants, one tomato, hot and sweet peppers.  Maybe a zucchini.  Those are best started indoors and transplanted when the fear of frost has passed.  Something new this year for me is broccoli.  I'm cautiously optimistic about the results.  I'm not going to set my expectations too high on this one.  I hope it's easy because I eat a lot of broccoli!! 

Actually, Arugula is new for me, too....well, sort of.  I grew a plant by accident one year.  Weird, huh?  I finally had to taste the plant that looked like a dandelion in a pot.  I was very pleasantly surprised when it had the familiar peppery taste of arugula!  Yum!  I love this stuff.

How our raised beds look at the moment after some TLC.  Now to add some compost and peat moss and we will be on our way to our 2014 garden!  Here is a view of our 2013 garden.

As you can tell from the pictures above, I chose to go with Burpee seeds which I used last year with great success.  You can order online or visit Home Depot.  I have also had success with Home Depot's garden ready vegetable plants.  They always grow to be strong and healthy mature plants.

Below, my original herb garden, was started from garden ready plants found at the local farmers market.  They were also very healthy plants that matured wonderfully.

Happy gardening! 

Oh-So Happy | Children Photography Bowling Green, Ky

This time of year I find myself reflecting back on the wonderful summer we've had and looking
forward to the cool, crisp fall heading our way.  Also, it's a time that doing what makes one
oh-so happy is so important.  A beautiful time of year to do just that!

Summer is .... Gardening | Bowling Green Ky Photography

Our garden, today.

Bell pepper




San Marzano (Italian) Tomatoes




Kale, Rosemary and Green Onions




Anaheim Pepper




Yellow Squash




Cherry Tomatoes




Dill, Eggplant, Swiss Chard, San Marzanos




Jalapeno




Variety of Peppers - Jalapeno, Anaheim Chili, Sweet, Cayenne, Red Bell




Red Bell Pepper




Cayenne Pepper



It's amazing how much can be grown in two 4x8 raised beds!  Also, it's definitely been a year of dirt, plant seedlings and forget about it .... since we've had so much rain.  Love it!  Easy Peasy!

So Sweet | Bowling Green Ky Photographer

A photo that I had planned to share around Father's Day, but too sweet to not post now.

Sarah | Senior Photography Bowling Green Ky

I love photographing seniors!  It's that time of year.

Sarah, you are a young lady this is beautiful inside and out.  I'm so excited for your future and the adventures to come!

Brothers | Children Photography Bowling Green, Ky

No need for me to talk.  The pictures speak for themselves.  Just about as precious (and fun) as it gets!  These two.

You Make My Heart Smile | Children Photography Bowling Green, Ky

Marshall, you make my heart smile!  You are the cutest thing ever!  I can't believe you are on the move!  I hope your little feet take you on lots of adventures.

We find delight in the beauty and the happiness of children that makes the heart too big for the body

      ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

So Grown Up | Children Photography Bowling Green, Ky

Big sister Wesley blew me away when I saw her!!  So grown up and so, so gorgeous!

Wesley's mom and I were talking about how kids can literally change and grow up overnight.  It's so true!!

I had to share two of Wesley because she was my super model for the day.

So Happy and So Much FUN | Children Photography Bowling Green, Ky

To say I adore my visits with Brooklyn and her little brother is an understatement.  I'm always SO excited to visit with them!  They are precious and cuteness galore!!  So happy and so  much fun!!

More of little brother to come....cuteness!!!

Blue Eyed Beauty | Bowling Green KY Photographer

I had to take a moment to share a recent shot of this little blue eyed beauty.




Big sister is gorgeous, too!  I can't wait to share more from this session.  So many sweet, sweet shots.





 

It's Garden Time! | Bowling Green KY Photographer

A view around our home this time of year - it's green, green, green!  With a pop of purple and pink.  :)


Lavender



Clematis



Bleeding Heart (this thing is a BEAST!)



Carnations....maybe?  I didn't plant these.  They came with the home.



Lettuce, Spinach, Green onions from seed.



Pepper Seedlings that need to go in the ground soon.



The view of our patio table, currently.  :)

Cute and Easy DIY

Such a cute, super easy DIY idea!  You can find me on Pinterest!

Guy Family | Bowling Green KY Atlanta GA Photograher

It's such a treat to see the Guy family!  Anniston has grown so much!

I'm so in love with these photos.  Jenny Kate is so fashion savvy and the yummy light helped out, too!  Of course, beautiful subjects don't hurt much.