Head spinning right round, right round

Thanks for all the supportive comments on the last post, and the emails and messages and hugs. It means so much to us.

We took a short long trip. In other words, we drove far and didn't stay long enough. My family comes from NW Pennsylvania and a cousin was married. Naomi was in the wedding and it was a wonderful time--though short. This is where I scream to myself 'what about the house?! moving?! remodeling?!'

naomi NOT working on the 'new' house. this is New River Gorge Overlook--a good place to stretch the legs.

Well, we're back and in the middle of a whirlwind. Fortunately some progress was made by the painters while we were out, but floors won't go in until Monday and by the time they dry it is likely to be the 20th. This is an issue as we have to be out of the house we're in by the 17th. Amazing what 3 little days can do.

call me crazy, but this looks better--yes? 

it's looking even better than this now. paint is miraculous.

Looks like we'll be camping, after loading all our belongings into the garage--thank goodness for the garage.

Anyway. PA was beautiful and here are some pics to prove it.

floral arranging in the barn--there was a LOT of this. 

i contributed a few useful ideas--my mom was by far the brains behind project farm-wedding, but she indulged me...

cute farmer baby.

these are paper flowers and they are the coolest thing

tractor and 'alter'--naturally.

wildflower arrangements for the reception hall.

There weren't many peaceful moments as there were wedding preparations and celebrations going round and round, but just being there briefly I stole a few quick seconds that reflected the long periods of silence and calm I've enjoyed on that farm so many times before. Here's hoping we can create a similar serenity in our new home...

2 farmer-ettes