This past month we were able to spend some time with Greg’s dad’s side of the family. We got together at Grandview Horse Farms in Fonthill, where Greg’s uncle lives and his cousin runs a horse barn. It was a beautiful day for February- mild, sunny, and nice enough that we could all spend a fair bit of time outdoors. We roasted hot dogs in the outdoor fireplace, went sledding down a leaf covered hill (no snow here!) and spent some time in the barn with the horses. Our girls have ridden on ponies a few times at fairs and such, but they are so terrified of all animals that we thought they likely wouldn’t ride them that day. They proved us wrong! They both LOVED their ride and talk about it all the time. This hasn’t cured them of their animal fear though- we still had to CARRY them past the little cats in the aisles of the barn! lol Kingston stared at the animals as if they were from a freak show. He has only seen a cat once or twice and I don’t think he’d seen a real horse before. It was kinda funny (and made me feel like a bad mumma!) We also got a family picture taken thanks to Steff! I think we’re getting a little bit better at this family picture stuff…When I mentioned to Greg that I’d chosen a theme that didn’t involve a family picture every month, I expected that he would be relieved. Instead, he was upset that he wasn’t going to be included! Apparently he likes the end result, just not what it takes to get said end result. So, that being said- here’s Me & Mine!
My handsome hubby…
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So beautiful! I love the one of your daughter on the horse… beautiful light!
(and beautiful family!!)
love every single one 🙂 so cute! that pic of Kingston & the cat is priceless hehe. I should print some a these off. wanna email me some?
hoe freaking cool!!!! I squealed a little thinking about your hubby liking the end result…what a dream. My hubby dislikes the getting and the got, but hey, I do it anyway, right?!
Love these, the light, the fun… the beautiful family. and the story behind it all. beautiful.
Oh my heck…these are amazing! I can imagine how tricky the lighting must have been inside the building, but you nailed it…with sunlight streaming in and all. Your family is just gorgeous!
Such great shots Tamsen! Your family is gorgeous and I love the candid pictures you got.
Tamsen – LOVE these! I’m with Suzanne – I’m sure that lighting in the building was really tough but your really made it work beautifully for you. Loved all the photos but my favorites were- your daughter on the horse with the sunflare, the family shot (i’m a sucker for lighting in blonde hair) and the cat shot. Very fun! Btw- great shot of your husband! I find my own husband the hardest person to take a picture of…..I guess the pictures never come out the way I feel he looks 🙂
you have such a lovely family. the light here is crazy beautiful
you have some lovely light here, and you all are so cute. i really like the portrait of your hubby:)
You have such a beautiful family!! I love that second to last image of your daughter riding. 🙂
Such a gorgeous family & gorgeous images! It looks like an amazingly fun & fab family day too.
that light with the horses is stunning! oh my gosh!!! I super puffy heart your family image too. your littlest man seems to be growing up sooo fast! gorgeous!!
Oh gosh, these are just perfect-the light is amazing. 🙂
Tamsen, you are a fabulous photographer and Mommy:)
Wow gorgeous light and gorgeous family…these are just beautiful!
You have such a beautiful family, Tamsen. This looks like an amazing family day that the girls will always remember.
These are gorgeous Tamsen! The lighting is to die for, such a beautiful family!
Beautiful family! And amazing lighting such sweet memories!
Precious family and adorable, not to mention amazing pictures!