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

Marriage brings people together.

Weddings do anyway.

I had the distinct pleasure of being in an old friend's wedding this weekend. A true honor, as has been our friendship. I'm so happy for her (& him), happy to have made new friendships, & am also happy to be finished making her present, which has been opened & I can now share a little pic with you to brag & simply point out how my hands have been occupied for the past few weeks. It's hard not to share, but i didn't want to reveal the surprise!

It's been a few days & perhaps, with the wedding weekend as a new & wonderful memory, I'll be able to focus on the other plans in my mental notebook. Of course, there's always the land. Give us 2 hours to steal away to that tick infested acreage & we're gone! (an issue we are more optimistic about--it seems to be a bad year everywhere, our piece may not actually be plagued alone. Also, encouraging ideas from you folks help A LOT!) The girls are learning how to entertain themselves while we weave fences, cut down framing materials, & clear out underbrush. While things won't happen nearly as quickly as we'd anticipated, we have a place to turn cartwheels to our hearts content--who could ask for more?

Did you hear I was on the local news a little over a week ago? I can't find a link to share the video, but it was short & the article sums it up nicely. Gist: Certified Professional Midwives & the women of NC deserve better. Glad to help the effort in our area in any way possible. LICENSE CPM's NC!

Our lives have been hectic & will probably remain so through the 'lazy' days of summer. In many ways I'm grateful to the blog world for giving me a place to keep tabs on what has actually gone down...although, it can be hard to keep up.

And the winner of the May 2010 Playtime Bundle Give Away is: Twig & Toadstool Enjoy!! Thanks everyone. Keep your eyes peeled for another give away soon.

& shameless promotion. My sister has been helping me keep up our Etsy Shop (gremlina.com) & there are LOADS new great items--you may want to take a peek.