More than Enough

Sitting by the wood stove on a chilly Skandia evening, I thought of a conversation I had with a good friend this weekend about how easy it is to define who we are and our happiness by what we do. Whether that activity be school, work or whatever else it becomes so easy to get caught-up. When really what defines us is the people in our lives that enrich it and bring us the memories and love we're bound to cherish much more than an exam, paycheck, or award. It's those people that will be there during the trying times to assure us everything is going to work out and also there to rejoice during the those times that make us smile and laugh.

Living out here has given us the opportunity to truly appreciate each other and also treasure the time we get to spend with our family and friends. Whether it's driving an hour south to Gladstone, hosting our Petzke family from St. Joe or the Petzke family just down the road in Gwinn, going to a family reunion or MSU tailgate, we've truly appreciated every moment we get to spend with each of our family members so dear to us. Likewise each memory with friends from near and far has been unforgettable. Scouting our land and surrounding areas, plenty of Lake Superior beach time, camping, cookouts, weddings, beerfest, nights out, watching families grow....

After weeks of picking apples and making cider, this weekend was a perfect opportunity to process all these thoughts and share with some friends in the area (and a few out of town) as we hosted our first Harvestfest. The hard and soft ciders were flowing and a perfect October afternoon and evening was spent visiting and enjoying the fruits of our land.

The snow will be flying soon and hopefully we'll do a better job of keeping everyone updated with the happenings in the northland. Until then may we all strive towards remembering what really matters in life.