Ben Goes Home :: Lifestyle Session

This year we went to Virginia for Christmas, where Ben’s side of the family lives. They live in a town called Smithfield,  known mostly for their hams and peanuts. One of the things I absolutely love to do with my husband when we are there is to go downtown and walk around. There are antique shops and a bakery with the best pastries you will ever taste, in my opinion. This year I told my husband that we should also try to make a special visit and see his old horse, Webster. Webster is getting older and I thought it would be a good idea to let Micah meet Web. We were able to find where Web is now living and spend some time with him. Watching Ben interact with Webster is such a special thing for me to witness. You can tell that Web remembers Ben and loves him. When Ben was young, he took horseback riding lessons from a lady in Smithfield. Around that time, the lady rescued a horse from a neglected situation named Webster. He was underfed, malnourished, full of ticks, and quite skiddish around people. In fact, he wouldn’t even take a carrot from anyone. Until Ben came along. Ben was the first person that Webster took a carrot from. He trusted Ben. Their relationship grew and eventually the lady gave Webster to Ben. It is amazing to be able to watch them interact and still have that bond today, even though Ben lives hundreds of miles away. Ben was very happy that Micah was able to meet Webster. After we spent some time with Web, we went into town so Micah could have some ice cream. It was a wonderful afternoon and full of memories that we will cherish forever.PINIMAGEPINIMAGEPINIMAGEPINIMAGEPINIMAGEPINIMAGEPINIMAGEPINIMAGEPINIMAGEPINIMAGEPINIMAGEPINIMAGEPINIMAGEPINIMAGEPINIMAGEPINIMAGEPINIMAGEPINIMAGEPINIMAGEPINIMAGEPINIMAGEPINIMAGEPINIMAGEPINIMAGEPINIMAGEPINIMAGEPINIMAGEPINIMAGEPINIMAGEV