Hi-Ho the dairy-o, the farmer takes a wife....

For those of you under the age of fifty, you might not recognize the little ditty in my post's title.  It's taken from the old children's song "The Farmer in the Dell."  And yes, I know I spelled "derry" wrong, but "dairy" is just so much more appropriate.  And it couldn't be more fitting for this adorable couple.  Joe is a dairy farmer and although Margaret grew up in the city, her family is involved in farming and she is no stranger to harvest-time work, driving an 18 wheeler during the busy season.

We took engagement photos on a cold day in February and it was immediately apparent to me how very much in love these two were.  The playful, but quiet looks they exchanged...the keen awareness they shared of one another's presence, even in a crowded room of people...and the heart smiles that proclaimed their love more than any words could.  Quite frankly, Joe was obviously smitten with Margaret in every single way.  And it was no secret that Margaret held the same feelings for Joe.

Their wedding was truly perfect in every way.  It was an honor for me to capture their special day and see the love of these two incredible families.  Their values of faith, family, hard work, commitment, and love are evident in everything they do.  I pray that God will bless them, both now and in the years ahead, and that I am around to meet every one of the ten children they are planning on having.

Congratulations, Joe & Margaret!

Welcome...again

This is my second attempt at blogging but please don't hold that against me.  I really love to write.  And I really love taking photographs.   And I really do try hard to stay current with my posts.  But sometimes (ok...often) my good intentions fall by the wayside.  I hereby promise *raising right hand* that my posts will be updated on a semi-regular basis and that I will let my photos do most of the talking.  It would be an honor to have you join me along the way and I hope to hear from you all in the near future.  Blessings and love,  Mary.