Never Say Never-Our Fancy Love Story

Our love story is my FAVORITE. It's the best; it really is!

One winter night in 2009 I attended my little brother's home high school basketball game.

At the game I noticed a handsome little honey sitting a few rows in front of me that just couldn't keep his eyes on the game. {True story I knew his Dad and Mom but not this mysterious handsome man} His Dad and I were chatting it up and sweet Mr. Moon just couldn't figure out who I was and why I was talking with his Dad. {his explanation of the constant stares}

I thank my lucky moons that I was single and ready to mingle with non frog types {over and done with that business} and ready to find the man I had always dreamed of. What makes this story extra funny is that I actualy came home for a blind date and didn't end up going because of meeting Mr. Moon.

Mr. Moon asked his Step-Mom who I was. His Step-Mom and my Mom chatted it up quickly; as in quickly that night.

Rumor has it Mr. Moon muttered the words, "He didn't want some high-maintence girl" and I had always said, "I would NEVER date someone that wore Carhartt". 

I'm so thankful our first impressions proved us wrong.

My brother had hunted with Mr. Moon before and I was passionate about living in a city doing fancy things NOT HUNTING, so unlikely pair we are. My brother {who I completely credit this love story to} caught wind of Mr. Moon's interest and texted my number to him. {I may have agreed, I mean have you seen the dominate Moon trait of icy blue eyes} They are wonderful in every way.

Mr. Moon texted me on Christmas Eve morning and wanted to do something that night!
Of course I cleared my schedule and jumped at the chance to get to know that handsome honey I saw at the basketball game.

That night we went to one of Jason's friends house and sat and talked all night long. At the time I was not really looking to date anyone super seriously but I knew we could be best friends.  The one thing he did that night and STILL does today is open my car door. This was and still is a winner winner chicken dinner move in my book. He truly treated me like a princess from the moment we first met.

Our FIRST date alone people had bet Mr. Moon that he couldn't get me to go coon hunting with him. People as in my Dad, brother, and others that were supposed to LOVE me; not throw me out to the wolves at their first chance. Mr. Moon accepted the bet and took me coon hunting. That was also the first and LAST time I went said, coon hunting. I mean holding hands with a good looking guy through a star lit path. {YES please}

Jason proposed a year from our first date before one of my brothers basketball games. He had dinner from the restaurant from our first date complete with my favorite flowers. Thinking about that night still makes me giddy. I remember being soon excited to tell everyone that I was going to be MRS. MOON.

Jason and I knew we both wanted a beach wedding. We got married in Destin Florida our very favorite place to vacation. Initially we talked about going somewhere far more South but I couldn't imagine my wedding day without my Dad walking me down the isle, even if it was a beachy one.

Each year our Destin family picture changes just a little bit more and more and now we have sweet Cole in them.

Fancy Little Snow

We finally got *snow*! 

My fingers, toes, and nose are crossed that it's enough to cancel school tomorrow. {I love my job but I absolutely double love snow days on the farm especially with my favorite little handsome. }And BIG handsome-can't forget him.

Cole and I went out early and played. The cows as always were quiet intrigued with our craziness and lout fits of laughter. 

Once Mr. Moon got going, Cole and I tagged along to help feed cattle. There is never a dull moment with this handsome man.

I love seeing these beautiful money makers all nice and plump.

They were just as intrigued with the pretty powder as we were running and stomping oh my! 

Cole and I plan on lots of snuggles today-just not in the cold, dirty, feed truck. 

My favorite snow day happenings happen upstairs in my little craft suite. 

I've been busing organizing and finishing projects that I started long ago. 

I sure hope I'm not the only one with a running craft list, but I did scratch one off my list!

Love my little bunting banner made from jute ribbon and antique doilies. 

Super simple and no sewing required; a definit win win in my book. 

Fancy Weekends are my Favorite

This weekend was just perfect. It was so wonderful to be home and catch up on little projects and my favorite two tv shows {Fixer Upper and The Pionner Woman}. 

Saturday's on the farm usually mean a full day of farm chores for Jase so I try and catch up on my house chores as well. I try to wash all the bedding, catch up on the laundry, and grocery shop. 

Saturday morning I was tidying up my craft area and decided to make a little wreath using items that I already had. 

 

Love simple little projects that turn out better than you expect.

Saturday night Jase had a lot of feeding to do so Cole and I joined him.

I couldn't help to snap this picture and smile. I think my heart burst a little watching my two favorite handsomes bond over farm chores. I can't get very close to the cows or I start to make friends and fall in love with them, then I battle if I should be a vegetarian and Jase can't have that, so he prefers I stay in the truck. 

This picture is one of my very favorites of the weekend. I really wish I would have captured it on my big camera and not my silly phone. Cole was enjoying flying his kite on the hay bales. 

Sunday we had family pictures with my Dad's side of the family and this picture just might be the best. Cole was a wild man and I'm so thankful my sister in law was taking the pictures because anyone else might have lost their mind. Cole and I filled time just snapping pictures on the back of a truck because at one point he was throwing rocks. Agh! 

Hope y'all have a wonderful Monday! {said in my wanna be southerner voice}

Fancy Honey Puppy Edition

I'm sure y'all {said in my wanna be southern twang} know by now that not all farm stories are entirely fancy or fabulous, but I promise this one has a super sweet ending.

Our sweet basset Miss Butter or as Cole called her, Butter Girl; prounounced " "Budta Gowl" passed away a couple months ago. Jason came in from feeding cattle this with tears in his eyes and told me that Butter had gotten ran over. {if you know Mr. Moon you know he doesn't cry so I knew whatever had happened was a big deal} My heart broke, I cried and cried all day. I never wanted to be a crazy dog lady but I had waited and waited forever for such a sweet puppy that filled all of our family wants. Cole would ask over and over for her and that broke my heart even more. 

After Cole's birthday in March I started researching different breeders here in Missouri and found the most precious puppy that had a heart shaped print on her forehead. It was definitely love at first sight if you will. (Pun intended) We took a quick trip west and picked up our Honey Moon.

After a few months have gone by I have learned to love Honey through her lazy laying in flower beds and her random chewing sprees. Despite her naughty shenanigans this dog is oh so sweet to Cole and that's exactly what we were looking for. 

The first thing C asks for when he wakes in the morning is his Honey girl. No matter where we are on the farm Honey is near by, even if she's belly up to the sun perfecting her fancy napping skills. 

Fancy Book Club- Pioneer Woman Party

My best friend Kim started a bookclub. Each month a person in the group chooses the book and hosts our group. 

This month was my turn. I LOVE to host fancy little parties. This party was so fun! 

Lots of good Pionner Woman food and laughs. The book I chose was her love story Black Heels to Tractor Wheels. {I swear the story reminds me of Jase and I and everyone else thought so too.}Tiny town farm life was not what I had invisioned but boy oh boy 

my big ole' pink puffy heart has never ever been happier.

The menu was pretty simple. We had Revved up Queso, Milky Way cake, and chocolate covered strawberries. It was very good and inspired by Ree.

The start of the icing for my new favorite dessert is 3 Milky Way bars and a stick of butter; can you say...the BEST!

Here is a little view of the cake and table.

Chocolate covered strawberries have always been my favorite sweet treat.

Around our house we like a little fancy with a lot of country. Mason jars and festive paper straws are always a good idea. 

The cutest little etsy shop made these sunglower earings for our group. Gifts and gift giving is a definite love language of mine. What better way than to start February with a little surprise treat.