Lewis Creek

 Josh and I went on an adventure today to Lewis Creek. Neither of us had been before and it was beautiful. The trail was easy and flat. We didn't have time to hike the whole thing, but reached a great waterfall and enjoyed spending a few quiet moments there. 

I had been feeling overwhelmed the past couple days with wedding planning and feeling unorganized. This hike was exactly what I needed. I love nature in general and water in particular. The opportunity to go on a walk through the woods and spend time in silence by the waterfall did wonders for my mental and emotional well-being. Many thanks to my amazing fiancé, who knows me so well and planned the trip.

Burn Day

The second semester of Outdoor Education has begun at Calvin Crest, so we are all back to work. Yesterday Jonah and I got to be involved in our first burn piles.

Jonah lit the first one.

It quickly grew and grew.

 Then I got to get the second pile going.

 After they had burned down some, we had to move things around to keep it burning.

 Ben lit the third pile with his "pitchfork full of fire" technique.

Notice the sign?

 Uncovering the fourth pile, which Jonah lit using Ben's technique.

I got to try that method on the fifth and last pile.

 Josh came on shift later and joined us.

 He brought down marshmallows, so we roasted them over our smoldering burn piles.

It was a fun job. Things in general are going well, Josh and I spent our time off in January in a frenzy of wedding planning. Now that we are back at work, that has slowed down, but is still moving along.

Engagement Photoshoot

Heather and Michelle graciously took our engagement photos and we couldn't have been happier with the results. Thanks girls!