Hmm – I don’t think I’ve blog-talked about my amazing and bestest friend Tay, which is a bit surprising. Part of that is probably because we see each other just once or twice a year, if we’re lucky. She is one of those people that despite how long it has been since we’ve talked to each other we can pick up right where we left off. And no matter what we do together, it’s an amazing time. She lives in North Carolina on what sounds like an amazing piece of land with lots of animals and expansive gardens, and I am hoping to get out there to see it all before too long.

I was over the moon when a few months back she told me she was coming home and surprising her entire family. And what was even better for me was that she said she had a lot of free time! I joined the fam for homemade pizza and after great food and great conversation I convinced Tay and Matthew that they should let me take some photos of them and their beautiful dog, Cole. They are all so lovely (including Cole) that I can’t wait to do photos on their land when I’m out there. I have all sorts of ideas a-brewin! But for now, I hope you enjoy these …

Cole, a german shepard mix, works for treats on an incredibly hot, summer day in Minnesota Cole, a german shepard mix, works for treats on an incredibly hot, summer day in Minnesota

Cole, a german shepard mix, works for treats on an incredibly hot, summer day in Minnesota

 cole_chocomooseimage_9306 Cole, a german shepard mix, works for treats on an incredibly hot, summer day in Minnesota

She definitely works for treats 🙂

 Cole, a german shepard mix, works for treats on an incredibly hot, summer day in Minnesota Cole, a german shepard mix, works for treats on an incredibly hot, summer day in MinnesotaCole, a german shepard mix, works for treats on an incredibly hot, summer day in Minnesota

Cole, a german shepard mix, works for treats on an incredibly hot, summer day in Minnesota cole_chocomooseimage_9354

It was one of the HOTTEST days we have had all summer so I’m pretty impressed Cole put up with my antics for as long as we had light. Thanks friends!!! Lots of love and I can’t wait to eat and cook with all the deliciousness at your farm. Until then BIG hugs 🙂