Monday, October 20, 2014

ricketts glen

Here it is folks.
Our last camp trip of the season.
We've been planning this trip for the past few months
with our friends Meg & Brian.
 
one word to sum up our weekend:
 
We have been trying to book Ricketts Glen State Park
for a while now.. but its always booked up.
 
Luckily we got a weekend in the prime
leaf changing season..Or so we thought.
 
beautiful drive throught the tiny mountain towns
 
 
After we drove 3+ hours to get to our destination..
we checked in & were told, we booked the wrong weekend.
no joke! thankfully, they had an open spot on friday night.
so, we set up camp:




tent with a lake view!
 

this man is such a hunk in his flannel.
 
be still my heart..

we set out to explore on an afternoon hike.
 


this was the most perfect time to come here...FALL <3
 


love this lady.
 

 
brian - adam - meg - me

 oh, and we rescued a baby salamander!
 
 saturday, october 18th:
 
today was our long hike day:
along the Falls Trail-
"Take the Falls Trail and explore the Glens, which boasts a series of wild,
free-flowing waterfalls, each cascading through rock-strewn clefts in this ancient hillside.
The 94-foot Ganoga Falls is the highest of 22 named waterfalls.
Old growth timber and diverse wildlife add to the scenic area.
Ricketts Glen State Park is one of the most scenic areas in Pennsylvania."
 

 







my beaner boots saved my feet on this muddy hike.
 



it's raining leaves..
 
 
 
 
                                          autumn day pack came in handy!
 
 
 

turn of events:
we had to be out by 3 if we couldn't find another site.
fortunately someone canceled & we semi-packed up
and moved across the campground.
 
adam sat on the truck bed & held the ten the whole way. haha.
 
our new spot!
 

our fire saved us. it was cold with off & on showers.
brr.. it dropped down to freezing overnight.
 
sunday, october 19th:
 

it even snowed/sleeted as we were packing up.
 
 
the lake was choppy as we were heading out.
 
despite the crazy roadblocks,
this time away was so much fun.
we are lucky to have friends who love the outdoors like we do.
 
hope you are enjoying the changing of the leaves & the seasons, too!

Monday, October 13, 2014

fall fun weekend

happy fall, friends!
this season is in full swing
& i am LOVING it!

i love all the changes new seasons bring.
i espcially love decorating our homestead for the holidays.
fall decorations are hands down my favorite.
the nuetral shades with pops of colors bring out the best in our home.
here are a few photos of the inside of our yellow house:
 

 
 
 
 
we kicked off the weekend with a fall partay!
[ bonfire - potluck - pals ]
a ridiculously awesome combo!

 
 
flannel forever with my one & only.
 
back porch sittin..
 
i love using old windows any chance i get.
chalk markers are the best for these surfaces!
 
 
& a fall party wouldn't be complete without a pumpkin beverage!
 
 
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Melissa asked us to make custom bracelets for her bridesmaids.
what an honor. we loved being a little part in their special day.
 
 
 lemme just say- Clark's, you are my new favorite shoe co.
i scored these beauts + a green corduroy wedge for 45.00 TOTAL! yes!
 
 wedding ready!
 
 she made such a beautiful bride!
 
 we couldn't be happier for these two newlyweds!
 
 loved this barn & all the charm it had.
 
 my hot date!! <3
 
 tennis coaches!
love these ladies like crazy.
 
 & this one time Adam got in the wrong line for the dollar dance
..and just really bonded with Tyler. it was the best moment.
 
super selfie!
 
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my sunday morning was spent making pumpkin bread
for our evening festivities:
[ pumpkin carving - life group - the walking dead premiere ]
..when i say twd, i mean listening to it as i pin things on pinterest..
 
 
this weeks weekly #shereadstruth verse:
"above all, love each other deeply,
because love covers over a
multitude of sins."
[1 peter 4:8]
 
 while that was baking, b & i soaked up some fall sun
and i sipped some hot apple cider
(with this delish cinnamon + sugar rim..please try it!)
 
 someone stole a log off the pile & was perfectly content..
 
 how the heck did i get so lucky? ;)
adam you are a STUD.

 picked my pumpkin for carving night with our life group!
 
B.Y.O.P
 
a, trying a new technique... 
 
 well isn't this just adorable? haha.
 
 carving party bunch.
 
 
 finished pumpkins!
 
 
and my favorite pumpkin of the night!
little ruby jones. <3
 
the perfect way to end a wonderful weekend.

hope your fall is treating you right!