I love to take photos. I’m lousy at it with an actual camera, despite all the lenses James has bought for me over the years. But it’s the deciding factor on what cellphone I use for sure. I find so much joy in a beautiful photograph. And our animals are very photogenic!

These days when the temps are near freezing and the snow is deep enough to change “walk” to “trudge,” our animals take on a beauty that I can’t help but enjoy capturing. Even when my hands are freezing. Even when I have many other things to do before dark, I can’t help but stop and take a picture, hoping at least one turns out well.

It’s our hope that the beasts of our fields have a very joyful existence and I feel honored that they allow me to capture glimpses of it from time to time. I am blessed every time I look at them, by these little captured moments of joy.