Fall Is In The Air Tonight // October 2024

Ah, October. The month I don't know what to do with. I've heard people say that our bodies start to slow down in the fall, anticipating winter, and I definitely feel more sluggish in October. Not exactly unmotivated, but more like I'm just ambling through the month. Like a walk with no specific destination. Can anyone else relate?

I've got some big news...

we have cows now! A mom and baby, and the mom is having another baby in the spring. Somehow this feels like turning a corner in having a farm. Yes, we have chickens year-round, but a lot people have chickens. And the pigs are only here for about half the year. So the cows are the first "major", year-round animal. The mama is named Sassy, the baby is Chance, and the spring baby is going to be Shadow. Does anyone know where we got those names?

Personal

• Banquet. We attend a fundraising banquet for a local pregnancy center each October. The speaker this year is Kevin Sorbo, which is super cool!
• Bake fall treats. I'm here for the pumpkin treats, apple cider flavors, and all the cinnamon sugar.
• Attending a friend's wedding. They've waited so long for this day :) I am taking some behind the scenes photos for her before the ceremony and reception, so that will be fun.
  

Business

• Newborn session. It was pretty sure that this session would be in October, the only question was when :) There are older sisters too, which is going to be so sweet!
• Fall family sessions. People love the colors on the leaves as the backdrop for their photos. Plus, they need Christmas card images.
• Tour some studio spaces. I have found a few natural light studios but I've never gone to see them in person, which I want to do before I recommend them to clients or schedule Christmas photos there :)

What plans and goals do you have for October?