Showing posts with label summer of fun. Show all posts
Showing posts with label summer of fun. Show all posts

Tuesday, August 24, 2010


Oblivious Bee

Today's Joy: The Summer of Fun.
With the yellow school bus beginning its neighborhood rounds this week and Aunt, a long-time English teacher, preparing her classroom for all the young minds she will welcome tomorrow, we are forced to conclude that our Summer Of Fun is drawing to a close. What a wonderful summer it has been, Reader! Horse shows and birthday parties and trail rides and visits to every plant nursery for miles around. All captured on film, of course.

My family members feel very well-documented this summer. Fortunately, my love of photography melds beautifully with my appreciation for all their antics. I am very grateful they have accepted the scrutiny of my camera so amiably. I suspect the goodwill will continue as long as the photos are flattering.

Still, the Summer Of Fun must now give way to the Fall Of Occupations. I'm not sad, though. There are still a few fabulous adventures to be had before the cold descends. In September, Aunt & her roadster pony will try their hand at Villa Louis, a big-league driving show held on an island in the middle of the Mississippi River. And I'm sure there will be plenty of local shenanigans too.

Alas, Summer, it is time to say goodbye! Thanks for the sweet corn and the flowers and the peaches and every green thing. Thanks for the warm afternoons and the breezy evenings. Thanks for the goldfinch and the humming bird that visited last week. And most of all, Thank You, God, for each blessing we enjoy. Amen.





Sunday, August 22, 2010


Hershey, Fjord Stallion

Today's Joy: Fun Work at the FVSA Show.
Another belated batch of photos for your perusal, Reader. I do apologize for the delay, but hope you will understand, when you see them, why I was so particular about editing them correctly.

Though, I spend all day at these horse shows running back and forth with cameras dangling from my neck, getting sunburned, sweaty and dehydrated; the thrill of capturing a great shot and of observing people I love having a wonderful time far exceeds any minor discomfort I may be experiencing in the moment.

With back-to-back horse show weekends, I am definitely getting a workout. And some amazing shots. For your enjoyment, dear Reader, here are the highlights of another beautiful August FVSA show:


Aunt & Charge


Fred & Ginger, Portrait


The 3 Musketeers & D'artagnan make an appearance for the Costume Class


The red-headed Musketeer


Aunt Chef drives a Circus Wagon full of animals to the Costume Class


A very friendly giraffe


The Circus Wagon

Aunt & Charge doing cross-country


Aunt Chef gives the kids a ride


Hershey is my favorite Fjord ever!


Uncle & Aunt Chef do cross-country


Ambie Webster, Portrait


For Safe-keeping


Reinsmanship

KB & Sugar


Mike's first show


It takes a village...

Saturday, August 14, 2010


KB & Rosie

Today's Joy: The ADS (American Driving Society) Show.
I am posting this quite late, dear Reader, only because our grueling show schedule caused a major back-up in my photo editing. And I refuse to present unfit images for your perusal. But, at last, they are done! I'm quite pleased and hope you enjoy this little peek at an amazing driving show. As you will see, we had a ball. Dressing in period attire and showing off your reinsmanship in front of a judge can be serious stuff. Fortunately, with this crowd, it's just seriously fun.


Uncle is the Ralph Lauren of our Set


Aunt & Aunt Chef show off their millinery creations


Aunt Chef's Fabulous Hat


Aunt & Poodle Await the Carriage Dog Class


Mr. Superintendent's first show!


Uncle & Julia going into the Carriage Dog Class


Mr. Superintendent & Ginger


Dreamer, Aunt Chef & Weiner await the Carriage Dog Class


Aunt & Super Charge strut their stuff!


Uncle & Fred


The Incomparable Grace driving Sarah


Aunt finishes the cross-country course.


Aunt Chef & Uncle doing what they love best.


Mr. Superintendent & Ginger finish cross-country.


Aunt Chef & Dreamer race through the last gate!


Uncle tries out a new look.