Patrol

Jason and I patrolled Casper Mountain on Sunday. Saw a few deer, white tail and mule. (No people). Didn’t have my zoom lens with me (I know!) so there are no fuzzy creature close ups. There was still quite a bit of snow up there which was really pretty.

Thanksgiving is just days away. We are playing host and hostess in Casper if anyone would like to drop by! There will be plenty of food.

Casper, WY (Jason's district)

Will probably run to the bridal boutique in town before I start storing those holiday pounds for winter hibernation! (J/K) Haven’t had much luck dress shopping so far… (In fact, we’ll start a contest. The winner who finds me a dress will receive a framed original print by Trey! You choose the picture, I’ll do the rest.)

Until next week, this is the Treysons, signing off.

I Make Good Barns Better

I don't know how we will ever top the engagment post so I won't even try! (Nothing seems as exciting since Jason popped the question!) Still on cloud 9. Thought I'd post a little update from the Wyoming Territorial Prison. We are restoring both the Warden's House (built by prisoners in 1875) and the Broom Factory (where in 1900, 25 to 50 prisoners made 720 brooms a day!) The construction crew is hard at work, even in the snow. Tearing through the house, we've discoverd the original wood floors, wall paper, and 12 ft ceilings. It is all very exciting. These buildings will undergo drastic changes within the next year. Its a mess now, but oh when they are done! As to the title, the construction crew was ripping out an inner wall in the Broom Factory and found a wooden sign that read, "I Make Good Barns Better". They posted it above the entrance and have adopted it as their motto while they work.
Front page article in the local paper about the restoration: http://www.laramieboomerang.com/news/more.asp?StoryID=104315
Sen. Mike Massie, D-Laramie says of the restoration, “we need to make hay while the sun shines”.
http://www.wyomingnews.com/news/more.asp?StoryID=106477&arch=true

The Proposal: An Exhibit

Yep, that’s right; Jason put together an exhibit as part of his proposal! It was so thoughtful and very detailed. We arranged to have dinner and spend the night at the historic Occidental in Buffalo, Wyoming. http://www.occidentalwyoming.com/historic_occidental_hotel.htm

One of my favorite places in the world. It was complete sensory overload for me. We walked into the lobby and the overhead lights were out. The room was illuminated by a few antique table lamps and candles. (Dense me, I had no clue. I thought the owners decorated like that all the time!) We signed in at the front desk and got big hugs from the owner, Dawn. As we chatted, she offered some historic pieces to the Wyoming Territorial Prison and I was thrilled! An old iron bed, sinks, period furnishings, etc. (Yes, I get excited about weird things and no, I still didn’t have a clue that there was an even BIGGER surprise in store). Jason suggested we take some time to look around the lobby (which also serves as a museum). Instead I announced I had to go to the bathroom and headed upstairs. Very patiently, Jason waited for me and suggested again we spend some time in the lobby. After Oohing and Auhing at the antiques in our suite and throughout the hallway upstairs, Jason led me downstairs back to the lobby. Much to his disappointment, I overlooked his “surprise” yet a second time and got my nose stuck in a coffee table book of historic photographs. (My back was turned to Jason so I probably didn’t see his frustration!) After asking me repeatedly to “please come and look at this photograph” he finally had to tear me away from the coffee table book, leading me by my wrist to the fireplace. (Still didn’t hit me). It was only then that I noticed the photograph on the mantle was of me! I instantly thought, “That’s creepy! Why is my picture on the wall of the Occidental???” Just as I was turning to ask Jason, it started to dawn on me… then I saw him on one knee. I cried tears of joy so hard that all I heard was, “Will you?” After hugs, kisses, and the ring, I turned with Jason at my side to read through the exhibit mounted on the mantle. It included my photograph, a picture of us in period dress, and two text panels which read:

“The Occidental Proposal: A long history together was started on November 4, 2005, when Teresa “Trey” Beyer was asked by Jason Sherwood for her hand in marriage. The proposal took place in this location by the glow of fireplace and candlelight.

Throughout history, many young couples have passed through the Occidental; however, none of the young women were so perfect in every respect: as caring as an angel, as beautiful as the sunset over Cloud Peak, and as sharp as the tip of a Sioux arrow.”

And:

“The Ring: Crafted by master jeweler Jim Rasmussen of Alexander’s Fine Jewelry, this one-of-a-kind engagement ring was assembled specially to signify the endless love shared with Ms. Beyer. Between its distinctive appearance and the precious metal and gemstones that went into its construction, this ring is designed to maintain its significance forever.”

But my very favorite detail: a “Notice of Temporary Removal of Artifact from Exhibit” sign that Jason typed up and fashioned where the ring would have been on display. It read, “Accession No. 05-79-003, Date removed: 11/4/2005. Item description: Engagement ring; antiqued platinum band set with 14 small white diamonds and one round-cut, 1.07 ct, blue-treated diamond. Reason item removed from exhibit: At request of owner/to be presented to his one true love. Date to be returned: Not to be returned.”

Jason put a lot of work into this proposal and it means the world to me! I laugh that he knows me so well and all these details relate to some story or conversation we shared about museums.

(And, I have to say, the ring just blew me away!!!)

Thanks to everyone for all the love and support we’ve received since the proposal. I hope you will pray for the success/joy of our marriage and share in my desire that God will always be our foundation.

For those of you getting this news first time via the blog, I apologize. It has been so hectic since Jason proposed! Our phone bill will be sky high this month for sure! But that is OK. If you haven’t heard from us yet, don’t be shy about giving a call. We’d love to hear from you.

The newly engaged Treysons

EXTRA! EXTRA! Read All About It. . .

More to come later, (seems as though things get a bit hectic when you get ENGAGED!) but we have "made it official". Jason's story: I asked, she said yes.

Trey's story will be much more lengthy and will follow soon. (Of course, she will probably exaggerate the romantic details--please note that my reputation as a rugged, stoic Game Warden should not be dismissed on account of this story. . .)