what a pleasant little night.
i drove an hour to meet this sweet little family.
drove far past naples’ newly developed lands until all that stood were deserted forests and fields flecked with magical golden light.
down long dirt roads through vast winding stretches until there was no sign of life but for a few tomato farm signs and some wandering horses.
it was absolutely beautiful.
and so was this family and their home.
it was the epitome of a country home. tall red rocking chairs welcomingly lined up along the wrap-around front porch where a new kitten slept inside a john deer toy tractor, wandering horses, rustic picnic tables…and storybook clusters of trees that filtered the evening light just perfectly.
oh, and two blue-jeaned cuties that stole my heart.
i left right before the sun set and as i was driving past the tomato signs in my sweet state of solitude, i decided to pull over and stand and watch. reminded me of michigan and while i love our beaches and tourists, i do miss a taste of country fields and quiet sunsets from time to time…
so, here i was on a dirt road in the middle of nowhere watching the sun set. oh, it was magic.
…enjoying the country mouse/city mouse things…~k
these are STUNNING kelle!!!!
oh my goodness…the horse picture, and the kitty in the tractor, and those babies, and the foot. beautiful!!!
one of my favorites is the silouette of that tree in the blue, purple, and white sky. georgeous.
these make me want to crack open a watermelon and ride that horse bare back in wide-open spaces…oh, and maybe listen to some dixie chicks!!!
what a beautiful family. i SO feel you on that desire to see country sometimes…not that i’m ready to leave the coast, but there are a few things i miss!
With that hair color, it’s like Goth meets Garth. Just kidding. How surreal to discover the country so near the sophisticated city! Great photos. Sweet destination.
My favorite one is of YOU at the END!!
And the dirty foot…love it.
wow. you are on fire right now. your talent is exploding. i just read the last several posts and am so moved by your beautiful photos.
I’m a little bit of country and you’re a little bit of rock n’ roll.
ha.
I know we each have little of the other in us too. I like cute shoes and fancy restaurants and you will one day have chickens.
can’t believe that’s still in florida! great shots, what a great place to take pics. love that you stopped and enjoyed the sunset.
I love the country life , but I live by the sea . Nice pictures but I came here to wish you a nice and cozy Mother’s day !!!!
Awww yah!! Great pictures of Heather and her family!!
Those pictures take me back to NC. I’m glad you went there to take the pictures. What a beautiful place they have. You as always took amazing pictures.