The Bennetts.

We were going to shoot at their home but last minute Mandi decided to meet me at her neighbors which they refer to as “the Girl Scout house.” This super old colonial resides on all this property in the woods with a pond, a pool and beautiful gardens! Really was this hidden gem of Delhi where I grew up 1/2 a mile off the same street, having no idea it existed!😳 WILD!

Hailey is on the brink of too old for shoulders, but both her and Dad are in denial. 😆

Minnie took a quick plunge into the algae covered pond on the way up to the house where we were starting. She brought with her a lovely earthy stench and wet body. Funny enough, they’re so used to it that it didn’t even bother any of them to still bring her close! 🤣

She’s truly a free spirit who comes and goes, wandering all the acreage around their houses in the miles of woods and water but always finds her way home at the end of the day. Stinky, but cute. 🥰

Mama sure is the glue to the family.

Devin made up songs as they skipped across the land. 🤣 GOOF.

Brooke was looking over her shoulder and I could tell her focus was actually locked in. I turned to see what it was and it was just her brother warming up for his pics. 🤣

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Mandi sat down to do a shot with Devin and Gavin ran over and yelled, “I want one with just mom!” How sweet!

He kept insisting on the sideways hat. I said, I feel like you should be raising one eyebrow with this look. He tried and tried, no success before, “I can do it like this!” 🤣 Same same, Gavin, totally works.🤣

You guys are so pretty!

I’m glad you recommended this cute place! It’s amazing that I’ve never known about it and I thought I used to ride my bike all the way to the end of the road, but I guess the bend wasn’t the end! Thanks to the owners, if you’re reading this, for allowing us to hang out for a bit! Good to see you all and thanks for the 18″ zucchini, it was delish! It went into feeding my family, my parents AND two of their neighbors! 😳  Heart, Melanie.