It was a chilly evening somewhere between sun up and sun down.  We had scheduled the week before but snow and freezing temperatures caused a reschedule.  I pulled up early and waited for a bit in my car then got out to check the grounds and make sure no snakes were lurking in the bushes.  Shooting outside here in Texas, in rough fields choked with cactus and yucca, you can't ever be too careful.  

Then they came and we waved at each other through car windows, smiled curiously at one another and I immediately thought.  "Oh my.  Gorgeous family."

_DSC2847bw

We marched over in single file through the tall grasses to find this cozy little spot.  The light was overcast and they had no problem snuggling together…

_DSC2732
Sweet Miss A was absolutely amazing. Isn't she beautiful?

_DSC2755
I mean, seriously?

_DSC2749bw
And handsome Mr. R?

_DSC2774
It doesn't get much cuter…

_DSC2778
And littlest little D.  The baby and very much adored one.  Comfortable in mama's arms.

_DSC2770
And by mama's side…

_DSC2834

We sat and played and giggled.  I told them to snuggle and cuddle.  

They were good at following directions:

Watkins1
Really, really good:

Watkins2
And then sun peeked out it's sleepy head…

_DSC2932
for one last look around.

Watkins3
_DSC2872
And then it was time to go….

🙂