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Magic in Lichtervelde

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We’ve been to Lichtervelde for international rum events (more than one, even…plus a spa day), but who knew it was such an incredible place for a wedding? Thanks for inviting us Madou!

I believe this weather was imported from California…or maybe smuggled in. I am pretty sure it is not allowed.

Blue tiki for the win!

The scene was set under a familiar tree. Romey and I are telling everyone that our wedding was an inspiration for Matias and Finn since we also wrote our own vows and ran our own ceremony. It may not be true, but it’s a good story.

Here they come!

After the ceremony, there was lots of time for cocktails and fun.

Oh and trampolining too!

Ancestors.

Look familiar?

My very own wife looking all put together and fabulous.

We need some more pictures of noses…for sure.

The best wedding present you can give in 2026 is sheep. Sheep are in again.

Or is it kids?

No it’s sheep for sure.

A minor bathroom selfie interlude. Romey snuck me in. This is secret.

Behind the scenes…also secret.

Somebody let in a Scot with weapons. What were they thinking?! Madou’s mom keeps his brothers in line with physical force.

Then it was dinner time.

Or maybe it was actually bouncy castle time.

The brothers know too much. And they are willing to dish…but only in some west flemish dutch dialect. You’re lucky, madou, because we were planning to take notes.

Even mom was learning some stuff.

We tried to laugh at the right times.

Dancing…and dessert

Australians?!

Dancing again.

And then it was back to Brugges to recover.

We had a blast!

Antti on the Shenandoah

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It’s fun to pay a friend back. Several years ago (in 2011), Antti took me sea kayaking outside of Helsinki. Now that he is visiting Virginia again, it is time for a Shenandoah payback run.

It was a stunning day and a very nice run.

Later, the dogs had to assess Antti.

Maybe asked Romey if that was fine.

That was fine.

Now I think Antti owes me a cocktail.

Valentimes: It’s Alive

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This year, valentine morning featured living things like dogs

First Snow of Winter

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The dogs have the right idea

Groundhogs Must Die

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I mean the poor innocent groundhog was only sunning himself BY THE GARDEN. Good dog.

All groundhogs must die.

Fall Wildflowers by the River

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The trail has flowers.

Moonshine has a river.

Iulie in August

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returning from a walk

Iulie has spent lots of time with us this summer. Something that we cherish. She is all farm girl, taking walks, picking vegetables in the garden, visiting the chickens, and playing with the dogs.

Iulie named the poulets: marshmallow, chocolate, graham and cracker.

We are reading The Book of Three together this summer.

Goofball.

But under the soon to be second grader is a little girl.

Summer Thunder Gathers

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Bye Boot

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Boot was an excellent cat. He arrived as a “free” rescue who quickly became a $400 kitty due to a testicle stowed away inside his body. This explains why he was spraying in the house (and thus relegated to the barn until correction). But after that he lived a good cat life, pretending to be a dog.

Boot went for walks.

Boot was the best mouser we have ever had.

Boot’s claws were sharp even when he died.

Boot loved his milk.

At the end, Boot tried his damnedest to sneak in. Constantly.

Today we put Boot down and buried him in the pet cemetery on the hill. Bye bootie.

Donnie’s Vinyl Lounge Debut

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Finally, another excellent bar in Clarke County! Echo approves.

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