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Snow for the Honeymooners

Snow for the Honeymooners

While we were planning our wedding ceremony, I wanted snow to blanket the winter landscape and create a winter wonderland. Instead, our wedding venue glimmered in a dazzling layer of ice that coated the homestead with a beauty all its own. The winter storm that I wished for did come in after the festivities were…

To Forge a Hitching Post

To Forge a Hitching Post

When Philip and I began planning our wedding, we needed a backdrop for our ceremony. We talked about an archway as a possibility for a country backdrop. However, I was drawn to the idea of a hitching post. One of the local venues has one on their farm and I always loved the idea of…

Thanksgiving Getaway

Thanksgiving Getaway

Before Philip and I met, he’d often spend Thanksgiving hunting. I let him know early on that I wanted to be with my family for Thanksgiving. He’s been faithful to make that happen for me. This year was no different, we planned to host Thanksgiving for 15 guests. We served them a homegrown turkey that…

Campfire Engagement

Campfire Engagement

The 14th of the month is a special day to Philip and I, our first date was on Valentine’s Day, so we recognize this small milestone in our relationship. October 14th we were on Kowalski Mountain bow hunting. He had gone to the shoot house that evening and I had gone to the Honey Hole….

Quick Weekend Getaway

Quick Weekend Getaway

Due to a year long project at work, I’d reached the point of needed to take time off to avoid Use or Loose PTO. A long weekend at Kowalski Mountain is always a great way to spend a little PTO and get in on the Labor Day weekend opening of archery season. So we took…