the farm.

three weeks ago we flew down to a farm house with daniel's boss and his family. it was an experience that we will all remember forever. i have never seen anything like it. this family lived completely off their land. they would only go into town once a month to buy some cleaning supplies, sugar and rice. they made their own cheese, raised their own meat, milked their own cows, had their own garden... you get the idea.

the cute farmer and his wife were over 80 years old and they worked all. day. long. one of the pictures below is her cutting down a palm tree, peeling it, and then we ate heart of palm salad for lunch that day. it was really just so inspiring to see people love the land and creations of God like the way they did.

it took us about two hours from the airport to arrive to the farm. it was really in the middle of nowhere. and it was quiet. so peaceful.

thanksgiving 2015

hey blog!

i've got a lot to document. tonight we will start with our brazil-tastic thanksgiving. we of course had it outside in our backyard patio. the wether was the dreamiest of all thanksgivings past and future, the food was made with perfection, the company was few in number but abundant in great conversation, love and laughter. it was wonderful. we ate and talked until it was dark, the candlelight was beaming and not a misquito in sight. the crickets were chirping their summer lullaby and everyone seamed to linger. it was peaceful. beautiful. we were blessed to have victoria, alex, liam and our dear cousin lauren who was in town visiting. of course we can't forget lizzy and mr. darcy, our goats.

we were entertained all night by lauren's byu dating stories and our cute children.

hope you had a wonderful thanksgiving, too!