Change...

My brother-in-law, Greer, sent this photo of the Hall Ranch last Thursday after a day of "working cattle." Looks like a beautiful day in "God's Country."

I was talking to a good friend of mine at work the other day and she said something that has really stuck with me......"Even good change is hard." This is so, so true. We are excited for our new life in Wyoming, but saying goodbye to all of the great things we love here will be challenging.

Fall is a time of change, so it is fitting that these next 3 months will bring so many changes for our family as well.

Tara

Home is Where the Heart is...

I remember the moment when I knew that Wyoming was meant to be my home. My family and I were touring the University of Wyoming during my senior year of highschool. I was suddenly overcome with a sense of belonging. It was as if someone was telling me that Wyoming was where I needed to be. Even though my friends and family thought I was crazy, I received their blessing and left Iowa in search of my "wide open spaces." Upon arriving, I instantly felt at home mostly due to the welcoming nature of Wyoming people and my love of the land. As fate would have it, I met my true love, my true Wyoming Cowboy, my Joe. Calling Wyoming home was the best decision that I have ever made.

I reluctantly left Wyoming as other opportunities arose. Maybe these 8+ years away have made me love the state even more. The experiences that I have had and the friends that I have made while away from home are invaluable -- I wouldn't trade them for the world. But it is time to go home. Our little family of four is moving home. And I couldn't be more excited.

I'm not sure why I feel so compelled to start this blog...maybe just for a way to share my joy. With new beginnings come many uncertainties, hopes, goals, and triumphs. Hopefully I can be articulate enough to share our experiences with those of you that care to read. Most of all, I hope to use this blog for myself...to document the journey of our homecoming. Enjoy.

This print has hung above our bed since we have been married. I bought it as a graduation gift for Joe...right before he ventured away from "home" for the first time. As a native, I think his love of Wyoming is even deeper than mine. The photo was taken by Jim K. Gores and the caption reads, "As a Golden sunset fades to dusk on lofty peaks, deep in my heart I know Wyoming is Home."

Tara