CHRISTMAS CABIN | WORLEY FAMILY
Some families don’t just enter your life—they were woven into it long before you ever exchanged names. That’s how it feels with the Worley family and their extended circle.
Long before we ever imagined moving to Alabama, before The Cosmo Cottage became a studio, workspace, or floral haven, the main house on the property was built by relatives of the Miller–Worley family. We didn’t know that piece of history at the time. Not until the day our very first floral order was picked up in what was then just an unfinished restoration project.
“Wait… I know this place.”
That tiny exchange still feels monumental when we look back, because what started as a brief stop to grab flowers quietly blossomed into something much greater—shared classrooms for our kids, shared holidays, and a shared sense of community that has carried us through seasons both light and heavy.
KOA, THE “CHRISTMAS ELF - TONTTU, SHAMELESSLY PHOTO-BOMBING ANOTHER FAMILY SESSION - OF COURSE.
This photo collection is a reflection of all of that—the history we didn’t know we shared, the friendships that grew naturally and unexpectedly, and the deep appreciation for the Worley family who, without even intending to, became part of the story of The Cosmo Cottage.
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One of the sweetest chapters of this story is that our kids Koa and David spent two years in the same classroom during Koa’s early Alabama years. Those days—morning drop-offs, last-minute school projects, the little chaos of childhood— brought our families together in ways that photographs help preserve but never fully contain.
I’ve had the privilege of knowing both pillars of the Worley-Miller family. One side of the family is a dad whose love for the outdoors shapes nearly every part of their life together. He has spent 15 years working as a supervisor with the City of Huntsville, dedicated to keeping the community beautiful through litter reduction. His work reflects a lifelong commitment to nature and the belief that every space should be left better than it was found.
“Encourage your child to have muddy, grassy or sandy feet by the end of each day, that’s the childhood they deserve.”
Those values are now deeply woven into his children’s lives as well. Since the family dynamic changed this year, the kids have been raised largely outdoors—exploring, learning, and finding a sense of grounding and resilience in fresh air and open spaces.
Their home has grown into a warm and lively mini farm, cared for by the whole family. A pig, a sleek black cat, and their beloved 16-year-old dog, Bella, each add a special rhythm to the household, filling their days with humor, routine, and companionship.
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Adventure is a shared language in the Worley home. The dad and his children spend their time hunting, hiking, kayaking, roller skating, and searching for native artifacts—activities that not only bring them closer together but deepen their connection to the land they love.
“To raise a nature-bonded child is to raise a rebel, a dreamer, an innovator… someone who will walk their own verdant, winding path”
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Looking to the future, he hopes to pass down one of his favorite childhood traditions: venturing out to shoot mistletoe every Christmas, just as his own father, David Sr., once did with him. It’s a ritual rich with nostalgia and meaning—one he’s eager to share with his children as the years unfold.
THANK YOU, WORLEY FAMILY FOR SUPPORTING LOCAL ARTISTS AND FOR MAKING OUR LIL FARM SO SPECIAL FOR THE HOLIDAYS. KIPPIS!
