wedding march

Hello, again. We (the Georgia contingent) made it back home from the Ohio wedding. As most weddings are, this one was lovely and both bride and groom were everything they should have been - lovely (handsome), sweet, happy (and relieved, I'm sure, that it's all over). Hope to post some pictures soon as I figure out how.

Lena, our ribbon artist and the bride, did most of the decorating herself. The wonderful ladies at Pat Catan's in North Canton (Canton) made beautiful bouquets for bride and attendants. The guys flowers and the mothers/grandmothers flowers were just beautiful. A big thank you to Lena's boss who became the much needed wedding coordinator! It wouldn't have been the same without you!

The groom's father walked Lena down the aisle as Lena's dad left for Heaven a few years ago. Mr. Holl also spoke a lovely bit in honor of Allen (Lena's dad) at the reception.
He also acted as best man. What a busy guy!

Audrey, our jewelry artist, was maid of honor and was just beautiful. Jordan, Audrey's daughter was also an attendant and did a great job. Mindy, the groom's sister, was absolutely lovely and did her duty despite not feeling well. (Here's hoping you've been able to rest and recuperate, Mindy!)

You would have all gotten a kick out of the ringbearer, Morgan. His mom, Jennifer, was another beautiful attendant to the bride. She had difficulty staying up front when it looked like Morgie wouldn't be able to complete his trip down the aisle. He was so brave, though, and stared at the ceiling the whole way down so he wouldn't be scared. He made it all the way without any trouble and we are all so proud of him.

The groomsmen, Chris and Joe, were real pros and did a fantastic job. Chris, a professional (and very talented) artist (and Mindy's husband) really knew his stuff and was such fun to talk with at the reception. Good luck at the Cleveland showing Chris.

Coming home for we Georgians was a real experience. We hit some storms in Kentucky and had a bit of trouble. We didn't realize how bad our back tires were. We did the classic spinout across two lanes and into a 10 foot deep ditch. But God is good and saved us from being hit by traffic or turning over in the ditch which was filling quickly with water! What an adventure! No one was hurt and there was only minor damage to the car. It got us the rest of the way home after Ray's expert driving got us out of the ditch.

Isn't God good. This whole trip could have been so different. Bless God from Whom all blessings flow. Bless Him all creatures here below. Bless Father, Son and Holy Ghost!

Well, gotta go. Be watching the Far Studios Etsy site for new items coming soon!

Big Yellow Bus

Well, we made it through the first two days of Rockdale County's school year. Had good weather but still managed a school bus accident on the very first day! How does one justify rear-ending a big yellow school bus with flashing lights? God was watching over the kids and no one on the bus was harmed. They all were shaken but went home with an exciting story to tell of the first day of school.

Let's hope the rest of the year is more boring.

Evie has been really busy on Etsy setting up treasuries. She has made some fantastic finds and has shown a real gift for curating.

Jordy completed her first High School Band camp with flying colors. She did confess to Gramma that she was a little homesick by the second night. She did get to room with one of her good friends. She loved the college campus and the dorm rooms. She even had fun on the field though she was exhausted and sore. Oh, what memories she's making!

Well, the wedding is only a few weeks away. Mom is trying hard not to worry about what isn't getting done. We're determined to enjoy the day. We, the Georgia contingent, will have only that - one day - with our Ohio crowd. The boys will have to miss one day of school (boo hoo). Please be praying for our safety on the road.

Evie has finished another fantastic shroom table. Even Ray likes it so we know it's worth consideration by her loyal fans. The wedding has kept our jewelry and ribbon artists from adding anything new to the shop but we anticipate wonderful things when the excitement has died down and everyone's schedules are back to normal.

I'm taking our friend, Michael, to church today. Let's hope he finds a church home at last. Heritage has some problems with some things but the people are loving and kind and trying to grow up in Christ. In the end, I think that is all Christ requires of us - To put God first in our lives and, secondly, to love each other as He commanded.

Well, have a wonderful Sunday and a safe week. We'll talk again later.

Holiday Heaven

How was your 4th? We had a great day. The girls all made it in safe and sound to sister Evie's house. FAR Studios personnel are all together for one whole week!

Lena brought a beautiful ribbon wreath to go in the shop. It's bright and yellow and very cheerful. Everyone fell in love with Evie's newest papier mache creations.

Evie's test projects for outdoors have done very well. The new finish seems to be handling heat and rain just fine. We wonder if her new stool can be finished in a way to allow it to be used in a garden. Wouldn't that be grand!

We had half the neighborhood over for food, fun and fireworks yesterday. The girls pulled up just in time for the start of the festivities so we were able to introduce them to most of our friends. What a wonderful time!

Lena wants to take mom's owl painting home so mom will have to do a new one for the shop. She'll do another owl and she wants to try a kitty portrait. We asked "Moonie" if she would pose for it but she hasn't gotten back to us (meow).

We all missed Ray and are praying the time goes fast til we are together once more.

Audrey was bothered a little in church today by the Baptist belief in "the elect". We explained the verses and the reason the concept should not frighten her. It's a tough one to swallow when first encountered. Ray's blog might help. Have a look at it some day.

Well, gotta go. Have a wonderful week and remember God in it.