I recently wrote about summer coming to an end, I think it may be a good segue now…my youngest child is now a senior in high school. I’m not sure where the time went…somewhere between, can we get llamas Mom?, and can I borrow the car?…she has grown into an amazing young woman. As I was shooting some photos of her ~ this fact hit me like a ton of bricks! Andrew ( our neighbor) was sitting watching our photo shoot; what a juxtaposition. He will just be beginning his school years, entering pre-k; this will be the last year of high school for Jenni. Where did the time go…? Softball games, field hockey practice, swimming competitions, County fair llama shows… shopping trips to NYC, emergency room visits with broken arms, proms, and homecoming games…
As we visit colleges, and prepare applications; I will be finding comfort in these memories.
I’ll be keeping the llamas; who are now feasting on hay…protected by a shed Howie built using the reclaimed wood of the old barn [we are still disassembling]. We think it looks a bit like a covered bridge; what do you think?
from old barn to hay shed...
Lala...doesn't leave the hay often, as you may be able to tell...she's a bit deep in the groceries.
Andy and KatDoll resting nearby; KatDoll brought Andy to her side when his Mom passed a month ago ~ they haven't separated since...who ever said animals don't recognize death and parting...have never met these two.
Andy and Jenni; this is how our llama adventure began.
Jenni <3
Andrew's "pre-k" photo...what a sweet little man.
Be well, and enjoy every moment of every day!
Jessica
I love your photographs, even more, I love your hay barn… I mean, thats so much prettier than a forest green poo stained clunky metal contraption. Ahh, my nerd is poking through.
Glad I stumbled through!