This is the path we like to walk around his parents property together. So many conversations that have shaped us as a couple have happened out here. I actually wanted to snap a walking picture, but my auto-focus was losing its mind on me tonight (I just need to figure out this remote shooting a little better.) Because these are intended to be quick photos, I didn’t want to try to fix it while Matthias was with me. Light is also disappearing faster these days and we didn’t want to miss our opportunity to get it during or after family dinner... so, a standing portrait with manual focus it is.
For the past year we’ve had family dinners twice a week: Wednesday at his parents, Thursday at mine. All the siblings show up and bring their people. Both sides continue to grow as we add in new spouses & significant others & grandchildren and it makes getting together often quite the ordeal, but we are very laid back. It’s always self-serve easy food, easy drinks, and we just enjoy chit chatting. Tonight, I am grateful.
PS. If you can, read Bread & Wine soon. It’s about family, the table, traditions, the mundane and the spectacular. I promise you’ll enjoy it.