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Thursday, September 2, 2021

Gooey Marshmallow S'mores with Chocolate

A fireside gathering with

S’mores...

The most iconic fall dessert

to honor a season of cozy fall...
Homemade gooey Marshmallow S'mores with Chocolate!

S’mores

S'mores laughs,

S’more hugs,

S’more kisses,

S’more falling in love,

S’more time together,

S’more memories to make,

But most of all

we are happiest to say

we have S’more

friends and family

to love today !

Near the Boathouse, our bonfire pit

is at the waters edge.

The picturesque setting is

ready for friends and family

to gather round a crackling campfire.

Toasting marshmallows

ready for s'mores

is a tried and true way

to enjoy a crisp fall evening.

Marshmallow Roasting Sticks

Marshmallow Roasting Sticks,

Extendable Telescoping Smores Skewers

Once the sun goes down, the bonfire goes up!

The view from the fire includes the Boathouse

built from reclaimed wood and

covering Buddy's handmade wooden canoes.

Ready for a fireside gathering

and a cozy evening with the flavors of fall.

Sitting pretty...

Overlooking the lake, white Adirondack chairs

circled around the fire awaiting the stars to come out.

I cannot tell you how much I enjoy

sitting here around the fire wrapped up in a

COZY THROW

For years, Buddy and I have enjoyed fall entertaining.

Our Fall Fling party was a memory for young

and old alike when

Buddy brought out the hay wagon.

Full of hay and giggling children,

a bumpy ride through the woods

after dark was fun for all ages.

A sweet treat with a

warm chocolate center

makes a decadent finale

to an autumn evening.

Enjoy your fall Ya'll !

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Monday, February 22, 2021

You're Engaged! First thing to do!

Soooo ....You are engaged!

Sometimes it happens when you least expect it,

or maybe you had a "feeling" but one day the

love of your life asks you to marry him,

he puts a ring on your finger, and you are engaged!

It is especially wonderful if Mr. Right

has planned a surprise engagement

for just the two of you.

with a little planning, a photographer

can be close by when needed.

And then there is the moment you want to share it

with friends and especially your family.

Share the news with family especially first hand...

not through social media.

Let them hear the excitement in your voice.

Most fathers like it if they are "asked"

for his daughter's hand in marriage.

It is an old tradition but still quite beloved.

It is always nice if you can take a bit of time

and let the commitment "sink in"

.... just enjoy the process of things to come.

Always let those closest to you know of your excitement...

It is rather

heartbreaking sometimes

if they "hear" of your

news through the grapevine

or through social media.

Capture the moment...

Start thinking of a "season" that you want to get married for the actual

date will depend upon the dates

that are available of a venue you have your heart set upon.

One of the first things people ask, "when is the wedding"?

Don't rush on a date, it may vary, depending on

when a convenient date for those closest to you

or that you need IN your wedding .

Right after you are engaged, start thinking of an Engagement Photo session.

Let a photographer capture the magic of the moment

at this time of your life.

We love engagement photo sessions for they are so sweet to

play and laugh as you celebrate together.

These photos will most likely be useful in "Save the Date" cards

once a date has been nailed down.

Guests will love seeing pictures of the two of you displayed at your reception.

A favorite picture may be enlarged, framed and useful on the

Guest Book Table

This is such a special time, that maybe you want to have

a book of pictures for a keepsake. It may be used for a guestbook

if blank space is left for guests to sign.

On picture day, bring a couple of outfits for you both to change in,

depending on the mood of your shoot...is it casual or semi formal.

Benjamin Martin photography

A good photographer will capture the sweet spirit of the moment.

Any season is fine for an Engagement shoot, but I have to say,

Fall is my favorite.

Fall is perfect for boots and sweaters.

Sometimes "Family"members join in the picture

"Now at last they were

beginning Chapter One

of the Great Story

no one on earth

has ever read,

which goes on forever;

in which every chapter is better

than the one before."

- C.S. Lewis

We have so many colorful trees around the lake in the fall

The woods, fields and lake is so pretty in the fall air.

The lake and boats are most romantic...

and I saved a surprise for last...this couple decided

to "jump in the lake" with a PLANNED canoe roll.

The water was cold

but it captured a most memorable kiss!

Enjoy your time of Engagement, and plan for a fabulous memory

...with your love of a lifetime.

Thursday, January 14, 2021

With a shimmer of satin and sweep of organza I just wanted to share one of my favorite weddings of all times here at Magnolia Hill...our precious niece was married here last fall and her pictures are simply stunning. (Thank you Lori Sparkman Photography)

Named after my mother, her grandmother, she is the only girl in the family... Of course it was a sentimental family affair and a gathering of only a few special friends.

We think she found the perfect match...

Look at these smiles....as they walk back up the aisle to begin their happily ever after !

Here is a glimpse of the ceremony, but there were so many

special details

that went into the day from wearing

Great Grandmothers necklace to the

little members of the wedding party.

The littlest ones carried the hundred year old family Bible,

and the one bursting with smiles and tiny hands,

carried the "Here Comes the Bride" pennant flag.

My heart was so full seeing my sister walk down the aisle on the arm of her son for he had been in a horrible near fatal motorcycle wreck only weeks before with broken legs and arms...his goal was to walk at the wedding and he did. There was not a dry eye as they walked to their seat for he was truly our miracle walking.

The "Flower Man"

The family member who brought light hearted ear to ear smiles was our youngest son Samuel, designated to be the "Flower Man"(who was a first I had seen of this!)...and oh my goodness....he had us in stitches as he leaped down the aisle tossing petals with tremendous gusto and epic determination.