Wedding in Idaho

Photos taken at the wedding in Idaho on Saturday.

Anyone want to process 455 photos for me?

Idaho Sportsman Lodge - Website

Troy has revamped the website for his Idaho Lodge business.

Check it out! http://www.idahosportsmanlodge.com/index.htm

Farm Plants - July 8th

Sunflower Bouquet Research

Last night we went out to the farm to check on the status of the field and problem solve the minimally growing field of flowers. In concept, growing your own bridal flowers is a great idea but it can also be stressful and complicated when the weather does not cooperate.

Hopefully there will be enough flowers to decorate a little. This might end up as the wedding of green plants. Hmmm.... great...

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Blues Fest - Hawkeye Herman

Sunday afternoon I took some time off from wedding prep and hit the Blues Festival. Hawkeye Herman was my favorite act of the day - he is such a character! His set was much more than a concert, he also took the opportunity to teach the crowd blues history and technique.

Farm - Plant Growth Update

Not sure if there will be flowers at the wedding. The weather is really stunting the growth of the field.

Table Runners - Check!

Thanks to Grandma, this cloth will be transformed into reception table runners. We went with the flowered honeycomb version, due to easier sewing and the sunflower theme.

Blues Fest - Saturday Night

Rosie Ledet - Zydeco - Swing that Thing

Went to the Blues Fest last night for just one act... she was great!

Troy's Idaho Project

Some of you have been asking me why Troy keeps disappearing for weeks or months at a time.

The business website is in the process of being built and posted online. Check out the progress HERE or at Troy's blog.

Last Crazy Night at the Mansion

Sending Nick and Diana off in style, last Friday night friends gathered for food, yard games like ladder golf, ROLLER BLADING, scooters and SARDINES.

Malawi, Africa - Building Photo!

Major progress on the multi-purpose building since we helped a little on the foundation during the trip in August 2007!

This building will be used as a meeting place for a nursery school, skill training for adults, community center, internet cafe, place for visitors to stay, and many other purposes!

The land was donated to the ministry by the chief a couple years ago and we are very excited about the impact this simple building will have on the community in Mzuzu, Malawi!

Wonder how you can help??? There is still much to be done. They need benches and tables, school supplies and other things. Please ask if you are interested in being a part of this ministry!

Photo taken late June 2008.

Jen - Status Check.

6 hours of sleep and 4 ounces of coffee. sipppp.... 5 ounces.

Game Night yesterday was a social time of fellowship, building friendships and community. Didn't really play any games, but we didn't need to. Games are merely the excuse to gather, people are the treasure of the evening. I appreciate the friendships that are built with people who are committed to being part of Mondays at my house. Love to learn about their lives, struggles, joys, concerns... encourage them and help when I can.

40 days from this afternoon I will be getting married. (My mind goes blank.) Blink. Blink. Blink. Ummm....

Planning has been a rather overwhelming experience. I had no idea the time, effort, money and politics that go into the community celebration of marriage. There is more to figure out, but the motivation dipped drastically the day Troy drove away to work until two WEEKS before the wedding. It is also difficult to figure out anything during the very brief phone conversations.

I need to gather my thoughts. Make a list, perhaps. ANOTHER list. There are already three lists in my purse, neglected.

Thankfully this is a short work week. Thursday and Friday are a gift of paid holiday time. Part of me wants to take the time and run! Grab friends, a boat, a plane, a car... go to the beach, the mountain, the lake. Forget planning, forget work, forget the frustrating absence of he who invests, forget cleaning and watering the plants. Run away, live a little.

The other part of me remembers the insanity of the next four weekends, bridal shower at my house, being a bridesmaid in IDAHO, co-worker wedding, then the weekend before my own. The clock is clicking loudly and I can not afford to run away for July 4th. Sigh.