Smoky Skies & Birthday Vibes: Iron Gate Reservoir Party

Wildfire haze painted the sky in apocalyptic orange, creating surreal birthday photo backdrops as we savored our final gathering at our beloved Iron Gate hideaway! Cake frosting tasted sweeter with that hint of smoke in the air—nature's way of reminding us to cherish every moment of this bittersweet celebration. Despite the atmospheric drama, TJ's birthday laughter echoed across the water, creating memory ripples that would last long after we bid farewell to our longtime summer sanctuary. Farewell toasts raised with slightly teary eyes, promising to carry Iron Gate magic to whatever new traditions awaited us.