Here is another photo from the gorgeous Weston Bend State Park. For more info about the hike & a couple more photos, see yesterday’s blog post.

Here is another photo from the gorgeous Weston Bend State Park. For more info about the hike & a couple more photos, see yesterday’s blog post.

This weekend I went with a few friends on one of the most breathtaking hikes I’ve experienced locally – at Weston Bend State Park in Weston, Mo. My friends Julie, Mandy, and myself all brought our cameras (all three of us are bloggers), and we turned it into a photo walk. Five miles of crisp air, fall leaves, and great conversation was definitely the highlight of my weekend. I’ll be sharing a few of my photos over the next few days. Be sure to check out their blogs too!


I hope you all had a fun and safe Halloween. Here’s our family of pumpkins!

The first beautiful leaf fallen from our maple tree (taken before the tree turned a brilliant yellow).

On our way home from the Maple Leaf Fest this weekend, I couldn’t help but pull over to snap a few photos of the countryside during the gorgeous golden hour before sunset.

And for those who are curious … here is my 20 week baby bump! I promise I won’t post too many of these self-portraits. 🙂

P.S. Happy 4th anniversary to my husband Jerod!
I saw this beautiful bouquet at the Maple Leaf Festival this weekend. It was only $10, and looking back, I wonder if I should have bought it. But what could be better than a photo that lasts forever?

Here’s one final photo from our 2008 North Carolina vacation. Sometimes I am still amazed by the beautiful spot we got engaged (the top of Mt. Craig).
North Carolina Photo(s) #1
North Carolina Photo #2
North Carolina Photo #3

My husband and I had the best time exploring Moses H. Cone Memorial Park on our fall engagement vacation a few years ago. It was the day after we got engaged, and I was in heaven – with both the gorgeous views and anticipation for what the future held.
North Carolina Photo(s) #1
North Carolina Photo #2

Some of the most brilliant autumn leaves I’ve ever seen were on our trip to North Carolina in 2008.
(See why I’m posting a photo from five years ago.)

Five years ago, my boyfriend (now husband) and I traveled to North Carolina. I was excited for the beautiful fall colors along Blue Ridge Parkway and in the Great Smoky Mountains, gorgeous waterfalls, and quaint southern towns. I got all of that and more – most importantly, a gorgeous “rock.” Jerod proposed to me on top of Mt. Craig (the second tallest peak east of the Mississippi, since the tallest peak – seen below – was closed for construction). Five years seems like such a long time, because it feels like he’s always been a part of my life, yet five years has flown by. I know five years is just the beginning of our journey, but it’s been a great ride so far!

