down the aisle & across the country

rain is good luck from my understanding

we're on to brilliant and fresh beginnings

it's been nearly a month since we exchanged vows, took each others hands, and celebrated our commitment and relationship with each other and loved ones.

our wedding was a joyous experience

amplified by our love

and those surrounding us with theirs'

i wanted to share a few favorite photos

major photo credit goes to Haley O'Brian: http://www.haleyobrianphoto.blogspot.com/

she captured our moments beautifully :)

(Shannon Dils also took one of these pics! thanks! )

and so our story together grows.

we're settling into our new mountainous surroundings

in the heart of Colorado

hope you're taking the summer extraordinary places!

love,

Lynsey

generations

my family's history is tucked in Illinois' countryside

horses run in our blood

galloping through generation to generation

my great-grandpa raised Thoroughbreds

a tradition passed on to his son

and his son's son

no wonder is my fondness for these creatures

ingrained

naturally beating

here is the next generation of race horses

the farm's yearling

born of Cactus Ridge and Irguns Star:

are there traditions coursing unavoidably through your veins too?

here we go : pictures from the farm 2010

finally snagged a few photos from our farm trip
the skies were endlessly beautiful


as were the bluffs, meadows, river, pond, and trails through the forest
and a puppy friend who found us along the way


i need land
exciting to think in the not too distant future
there will be a place of earth
where Patrick and I will call our home

Walking Barefoot in the Grass : summer goodness

walking barefoot in the dirt and grass is something i long for

especially when i'm stuck in the city for too long

sometimes the will is so strong when i drive home from campus

i'll pull over to a remote road

open the doors and plop my feet onto the Midwest's floor

i'm not sure exactly what it is

but i feel more connected to myself

the world

and the people i love

so simple really

all it requires is a moderately picked up lawn or field

and your willingness to kick off those shoes

perhaps your sole will get dirty

but not your other one

if yours is like mine

it needs the soil

the tickle of grasslings

sunshine warmth

so thankful summer is here!

what's something you get the urge for in the summer?

xo,

Lyns