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Introducing… {Austin’s Sheep Photographer}

Nicole Dossey — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 16:36:38 +0000

There has been lots of excitement over here on Ranch Dossey. We have been waiting for my only people-sweet sheep to have her baby. She is also pretty old so I wasn’t sure she’d make it through delivery. We aren’t really experienced sheep people so she’s been in her single pen for over a week…we woke up on Tuesday morning to twins!! Very unexpected. Since momma is so sweet and not skiddish like most of our other sheep we are able to get in the pen and pet the babies without her being stressed out. I thought it would be a good time to get my girls involved in the care of animals around here. The did paper, rocks and scissors to decide who would choose their baby first. Olivia won out and chose the little girl. She is by far the smallest and skinniest baby lamb we have had so we are watching them close.

Without further ado…the newest additions to our family, Bella and Candycane:

My girls are so excited. They told me that if they weren’t in their room in the morning when I work up it was because they were out checking on their babies. Here is how I found them in the morning:

We are having to watch the two of them pretty closely. The old lady isn’t the best momma evidently. I had to bottle feed them twice today to be sure they are getting enough. Always an adventure…

PS. Be watching for sweet Easter lamb portraits in the next 2 weeks.

Gardiner Family Video

Nicole Dossey — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 07:36:57 +0000

Gardiner Family

Nicole Dossey — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 04:54:18 +0000

Love this family. They were so fun and sweet. We had a great time. The girls were so fun and willing to do anything. Their property is a photographers dream. I could have taken pictures there forever. There were so many fun textures, colors and just beauty. Here are a few that make my heart smile.

The Gardiner’s also own Volente Beach Boat Club. It is an amazing business where you pay a yearly fee and can go boating anytime. They take care of everything for you. You just get to have fun on the water and not worry about all the stress and maintenance of owning a boat.

Alive

Nicole Dossey — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 04:57:18 +0000

I haven’t posted since my little guy was born. I have been on a bit of a sabbatical. Okay a very long 6 month sabbatical. It has been a bit of a change to get used to having 3 kids. We also moved which has been a huge lifestyle change (city girl gone country). We have 28 sheep, 2 donkey’s and Biscuit the pug now. It has been a fun. I have done some sessions but have neglected the blog for so long. I just wanted to let you all I was back and that I would be back to posting soon.

Chinell and I also have some exciting business news to post soon…we can hardly wait.

My view from the house window these days.

My Little Horse Whisperer…and Fire Starter.

Nicole Dossey — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 06:05:59 +0000

Visiting my family in New Hampshire and Massachusetts is the highlight of my girl’s life. They both LOVE going to see their grandparents. At Grandpa and Memere’s house is a lake, Mac the dog and the two most fun Grandpa and Memere girls could ask for. At Maw’s house there are horses, dogs and the most fun Maw they could as for. Here are some images from our recent trip to the Northeast.

"Gwampa, I got the perfect piece for da fire"

The Horse Whisperer.

Exciting news…

Nicole Dossey — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 20:24:00 +0000

No, I am not pregnant…but it is a boy!!!

Meet our new addition. We got him last night. He is adorable, simply adorable. We went to meet him at Hill Country Pugs. Kristy is amazing. We spent 3 hours with her and with Ritz (she was so patient with us). We met his mommy and his daddy. We wanted to make sure he was going to fit in with our family before we took him home. Kristy and Kevin show pugs, and the pups they don’t keep go to pet homes. I was very impressed by her and the way they care for their little cuties. I am also thankful she allowed us to have one of her precious dogs, she is picky about the owners she selects.

We told the kids we were going to have an adventure and go meet some cute little puppies. I had bought a crate the day before just in case we took him home. We hid it under the blanket so there was so pressure from the kids to take little Ritz home if his disposition was not a good fit for our family or we weren’t a good fit for him. O and A adored him from the very start of our visit. He is a perfect mix of energy and normal pug cuddling. Alex and I fell asleep with him on the couch with him last night. Those of you that know me I am not an animal lover per say, but I am in love with this little guy. Alex adores him too. He even took Ritz upstairs with him while we were gone and Ritz took a nap on Alex’s lap while he worked. We have been trying to think of a new name for him and we are in between keeping the name Ritz, and O’s name “Biscuit”.

We have been thinking about a dog for some time. Our girls really are amazing with animals. Horses, cats, rabbits, donkeys and of course dogs. Any animals. Neither one of them have any fear of animals and really love them. We see something amazing in their spirits when they are with animals. I don’t know how to describe it. We noticed it at my mom’s farm and with my Dad and Michelle’s dog Mac. We thought about small pets, had some fish that didn’t work out (thanks Uncle Ryan), and ruled out a cat because you can’t really choose a temperament, most are grouchy and independent. Anyhow, our kids are over the moon about little Ritz. I’ll post some pictures with the kids and him later.

The pictures speak for themselves. How adorable is he?

If you’ve got any other good doggy names, please comment

Richard and Lisa

Nicole Dossey — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 17:56:00 +0000

Lisa and I met a couple weeks ago at a local scrapbooking store. We hit it off right from the beginning. She is very fun and such a sweetheart. Richard was so great and seems so perfect for Lisa. They really seem to compliment each other. They wanted to get some professional shots for their business cards and some more relaxed pictures with their dogs, Boscoe and Baily. I fell in love with Boscoe and Baily as soon as I met them. They were very well behaved and adorable. Thank you both for being so hospitable and being up for anything. Here is a sneak peek you guys:

Richard and Lisa work for Keller Williams Realty. They also own Merit Properties where they manage and lease properties. If you are in the market to buy or sell a home or need someone to manage your properties, give them a call.