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Kelly Smoak
Jul 11, 20201 min read
One Year Gone
And just like that, we've been gone a whole year. So, I made a video to celebrate our fun from the past year. We have been to some pretty...
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Kelly Smoak
Feb 11, 20201 min read
Rocky Mountain Spectacular
At the end of January, Garon and I decided to check out one of the world's top ski destinations; Vail, Colorado. It was glorious. When I...
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Kelly Smoak
Jan 29, 20201 min read
NEBRASKA!
We have made it to our second home away from home on this journey of living around the country. Now, we're in the center of it. Lincoln,...
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Kelly Smoak
Dec 4, 20191 min read
Snow Day!
December 1st welcomed us with a winter wonderland. Never in our lives has this happened. Coming from Georgia, we rarely see snow, but we...
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Kelly Smoak
Dec 1, 20191 min read
Fall in a Flash
As promised, here is the Fall seasonal highlight film. Since today is December 1st and we woke up to a winter wonderland, it seemed past...
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Kelly Smoak
Nov 21, 20191 min read
So Long, Fall
It's been beautiful, but Fall is officially over for us here in Michigan. I thought I might show some of the best photos from the season....
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Kelly Smoak
Oct 26, 20191 min read
Maddie Runs through the Trees
It's possible that Maddie loves the seasonal change more than me. Our favorite trails are all covered with leaves now. She runs back and...
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Kelly Smoak
Oct 18, 20191 min read
Fall for the Very First Time
When I found out we were Michigan-bound, all I could think was FALL. I would get to experience my first Fall (how many times will I say...
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Kelly Smoak
Oct 2, 20191 min read
Happy Birthday, Garon!
This year, when it came time to think of something to gift my wonderful husband for his birthday, I was at a loss. He is easy to buy for...
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Kelly Smoak
Sep 19, 20192 min read
My "Somewhere in Time" Dream
"Somewhere in Time" is my first classic movie love AND my first movie score love. John Barry really hit that one out of the park. When I...
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Kelly Smoak
Sep 7, 20192 min read
Pictured Rocks in the Upper Penninsula
A day in Michigan's Upper Penninsula at Pictured Rocks.
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Kelly Smoak
Aug 8, 20193 min read
Experiences in Grand Rapids
So far, Grand Rapids has been my favorite city in Michigan. There's good food, great music AND it's pretty! The first time Garon and I...
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Kelly Smoak
Jul 30, 20192 min read
Hiking with Maddie
Now, this is what I really came here to do; hike. All I wanted when we said we were going to begin this lifestyle was to be able to be...
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Kelly Smoak
Jul 18, 20192 min read
Sleeping Bear Dunes
The perfect summer day in Michigan at Sleeping Bear Dunes.
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Kelly Smoak
Jul 17, 20192 min read
First Stop, Michigan!
The Smoaks share in their first blog about life in Michigan.
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