We love our friends the Gurleys and how kind they are to share their BEAUTIFUL land with us for these fall minis! Through some last minute sickness cancellations (please please please know we will reschedule you if you are sick!!), Ashley ended up photographing these three families that have all been regulars for different lengths of time. It was the perfect little group for these Fall Short Stories on the Gurley Dairy Farm. Ashley had lots of laughs with this crew. And, those horses?!... They had this great sense of always moving to be perfectly in the background of the photos. Along with a gorgeous sunset and tons of cute kiddos, what more could we ask for?!

Kelly’s 40th birthday is GOALS. Seriously, goals all around! This incredible woman planned her own 40th birthday celebration (which we LOVE), and the whole thing was absolutely delightful! 

The party was held at Lavender Oaks Farm in Chapel Hill, NC. This enchanting little farm is an actual working lavender farm. It’s such a unique place that’s available to book for weddings and special events… Like 40th birthday parties! ;) One of coolest things about the party was every course of the meal had lavender infused or incorporated somehow. There was even a lavender infused beer for the guests to enjoy! Also, everyone was welcome to go cut some lavender to take home with them. Isn’t that such a lovely touch to remember the night?!