Happy Friday! Today I’d like to share the latest in my friend Ben’s photography 101 guest post series. If you missed the previous guest posts, check those out first: How to Take Better Food Pictures: ISO How to …
Monthly Archives: October 2011
9 Miles on the C&O Canal
Hi from home – Washington, D.C.! I was reunited with two favorites this morning: My beloved C&O Canal trail My girl Heather! I had a 9 mile training run …
Engagement Dinner & UNC Running Tour
Good morning! Matt and I went out to dinner on Monday night to celebrate our engagement! Our first engagement dinner was at Panera on the 5 hour drive home from the hike Sunday, so we thought we should probably up the ante a bit. 
We decided to go to 411 West, a fun …
Whole Wheat Peanut Butter & Jelly Muffins
Hello friends! Thank you all so, so much for all the congratulations about our engagement announcement! It’s so fun to share this exciting time with all of you, and I’ll be sure to share some planning details along the way, too. As for now – I’m still surprised to see a ring on my …
Surprise: We’re Engaged!!
So, want to know the really exciting part of the hiking trip yesterday that I left out of my earlier post until we could tell family and friends? Matt and I got engaged! 
I was COMPLETELY shocked!! He proposed on the summit of Old Rag with sweeping views of the …
Old Rag Mountain Hike – The Encore!
Hello and happy Monday! This weekend went by way too quickly – don’t they always? Matt and I had a wonderful time in Virginia yesterday spending the day hiking our very favorite spot: Old Rag Mountain in Shenandoah National Park! We think this was our 5th time hiking this …
Charlottesville Adventures
Hello friends! Matt and I have had such a fun day here in Charlottesville eating and tasting wine! We have been coming to Charlottesville ever since we started dating – it’s such a cute town, and perfect that it’s so close to Shenandoah National Park! We first came here in …
Dinner Idea: Almond Encrusted Tilapia with Black Bean Olive Salsa
Matt and I had the most delicious dinner last night: Almond Encrusted Tilapia with Black Bean Olive Salsa! I wish I had some better pictures because it was seriously the best thing I’ve eaten in ages, but alas it was dark outside and indoor lighting is not my friend for photography. Oh, …
