Patchwork Photos

A visit to the farm is a wonderful way to rejoice in the spring season.  The horses and goats at Westmoreland Berry Farm welcomed us, posing for pictures as if on cue.  My sweet husband and I enjoyed a beautiful morning soaking in the warm spring sun, smelling the lilacs, visiting the animals, and admiring the berry patch, soon to be full of sun-ripened berries.  This day trip was a celebration of my husband's perservering spirit.  After cancer, a stem cell transplant, and 100 days of relative confinement, he is ready to spend time outside!

Check out the book by Amy Hatkoff, The Inner World of Farm Animals. I picked up this book because I was drawn to the beautiful and endearing photos of farm animals.  I was intrigued to learn that farm animals are absolutely full of personality and really very intelligent.  I spent a warm spring afternoon at Miller Farms in western Spotsylvania hanging out with the chickens.  Turns out they are very social and form strong friendships - with other chickens and with photo gals like me, too.