Just over a week ago, I had the distinct privilege of visiting the Good family farm. This beautiful slice of heaven is nestled away in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Simply gorgeous! …and the weather! We could not have asked for a better day this late in November–it was in the 60′s–a bit windy, but still…the 60′s! Not only was the location fantastic and the weather unbelievable, but the warmth and love that this family feels for one another made me want to just set up shop in the mountains and never leave! …especially since I had a family of sickies waiting for me at home.

This past weekend featured one of my all-time favorite fall activities–apple picking!  We visited a fantastically simple farm in nearby Purcellville–Crooked Run Orchard.  I love that they are so dedicated to the production of healthy, delicious fruits.  Other local farms are like Disney World meets Fall Harvest–fun, but I like that my boys get a chance to see what a REAL farm looks like.

Next up: cooking with apples!  We managed to pick about 25 lbs.  so we will be up to our ears in appley goodness for quite some time.  I’ve been craving apple dumplings lately so that will be the first dessert to be made.  Also on the menu, Southern Living’s Apple Pie with Cornmeal Crust–YUM!  But of course the first thing I had to make was my famous Apple-Stuffed Pork Chops with a Salted Caramel & Balsamic Reduction.  We’re talking scary delicious…Seriously!  I’m convinced that this recipe is the main reason that my husband married me.  In fact, I think I could win an entire season of Top Chef with this recipe alone.

OK enough of that (I’m making myself hungry).  Now I just need to share a bit of the cuteness from the orchard.  Brad loved how tiny these apples were.

…and Grayson was a little less excited about learning the effects of gravity…an apple fell on his head.

The absolutely adorable Baby Mike was such a fabulous model that he is featured several times in my rotating header at the top of my site.  Even so, I just have to share one more from his session.

So, now that my new site is ready, I’m going to backfill with some of my favorite shots from past sessions.

The lovely Rebecca was a joy to work. She epitomized the glowing beauty of pregnancy.