As Promised

We will start with the rehearsal dinner of the TN wedding-

The setting for the rehearsal dinner-the barn of the groom's brother-beautiful, isn't it?!

Max, the barn's mascot.

A funny side story about Max. He is an outside dog but don't feel too sorry for him. He has his own air conditioned dog house. Unfortunately, once the dog house was air conditioned, Max would not go in the house again. He is terribly afraid of the noise the air conditioner makes. He does have friends in the neighborhood that come over to hang out with him.

Preparation begins-

Look at the cute check floor of the barn's party room.

Jonathon, groom's brother, Brooke, sister-in-law, Shelby, daughter of Jonathon and Brooke, and my dear friend , Suzanne, mother of the groom.

Shelby decides it is time to play. Her preparation work has ended.

The tables are set

Close up of the containers to hold the sunflowers

Speaking of sunflowers!

The welcoming doorHere come the guests- Susi, Aunt of the groom, Thom, father of the groom and yours truly arriving ready to eat!

The young bride and groom- Jared and Beth

There's those sunflowers again
One of my favorite pictures- the party room is through the window.Noah, nephew of the groom and Shelby's brother, parties down!

Yum, the chin shows the drips of deliciousness!

Sunflowers in the barn's bath

Cutest barn bath I've ever seen!
Another happy, memorable memory made for us.

Time to say goodnight!

The Reason

For My Grief

Oldest boy is worrying about stock market and economy-

Youngest boy is dealing with a very nasty break up of parents.

For My Joy

Both boys, regardless of their life concerns, still enjoy my cooking-

notice the scramble eggs the younger one is showing off in his mouth.

I am the typical Southern woman in that I know the warmth of a tummy full of home cooked viddles-

I am not the typical Southern woman in so many other ways-

I am the typical human in that the same things I love are also the same things that irritate me-

I care for both parents of this child but I am the typical grandparent in that I am most concerned about this precious boy. I don't know how not to be typical when it comes to the love for a grandchild.

Thank you to all for the hugs, thoughts and concern.

I truly am grateful.

October Mornings

Listen! The wind is rising and the air is wild with leaves. We have had our summer evenings, now for October eves! Humbert Wolf
The wind blew and it rained pine needles!

I guess Sammy says it is time to go!
Till next time, Happy Fall!

The View From Here

My husband , after our nap, suggested we take a walk or a drive to see the aspens. I opted for the second choice. Below are the pictures we took grasping the beauty.

My husband, practicing his fly fish casting-

He has his second lesson tomorrow-

Even in the dumps of life there is beauty, if only one looks-

Don't you love the color of the porta pottys agains the turning yellow of the Aspens?!

Beautiful Light

I have many lovely pictures to post: (Where are they?, you say! Right now they are behind my concerned face)

A beautiful wedding in TN--- all lovely pictures of the hope and happiness of a new beginning

Other lovely things---those of which, at the moment, slip my mind.

Mike, my guru of blogging, warned us about posting after drinking------there were no warnings about posting during family confusion, questions, and heartaches---

Besides, I have always worn my heart on my sleeve. My mother has always told me she can tell immediately if a present pleases me---my eyes light up, and well---when one's eyes light up, it tends to mean their heart has been excited ---and simply put----the body lights up.

I have said in the past I would post if I was serious about a heartache and not just writing a spoof--

I am serious---my husband and I have aching hearts for members of our family --- not willing to share with the world the circumstances at the moment--- ( Don't worry, I am a blabber mouth and willing to tell all at the appropriate moment--just trying to learn when the appropriate moment is--) I just wanted to say hello and let those who occasionally check in, with my small little corner of n your dreams world, know you are not forgotten, just the contrary----I am dreaming of when I will be posting more---and knowing, not just dreaming, that I am GRATEFUL ( even though, I must admit, I have to remind myself every now and then to be grateful ) for ALL things in my life, be them happy or sad. If there is anything I am absolutely sure of, regardless of my understanding or beliefs, or anyone else's understanding or beliefs, is ALL things work together and God loves us ALL----- and life is full of beautiful light. We all just have to choose to see the light, all of the time, even through the darkness.

Grocery Store Fall In Middle Tennessee

The below pictures are straight from a plain ole TN grocery store. Did I really just say plain ole? Nothing plain about this display. I have been home to AZ for just a couple of days. I have been busting my fingers working on product for my business. I just could not stand it any longer. I had to post and let you know I am smelling the fall flowers. I plan to search for grocery store fall in AZ. I hope I find some. Back to work so I can play more. Taking an acrylic overlay painting class at Mystic Paper this evening with Sandy. We were in the first ever blogging class together. I am excited to be seeing some familiar faces and learn some unfamiliar things. Till later--Happy Fall, Y'all, as of September 21st.

Where Have I Been? TEXAS
What Did I Do There? 1. Stayed in an inexpensive ( alright, it was cheap) motel with lots of hurricane people seeking refuge.
2. Was grateful we were there by choice and not necessity. ( I am saving my $ for mixed media supplies!
3. Visited with Randy's 90 year old aunt and took her out to eat. Since we took her out to eat I decided I might as well eat also. Yum. Had a Toffee Sticky Pudding that stuck to my ribs and mind.
4. About had a heart attack when I had an email message wanting me to call to confirm shipping orders for my new camera. I had paid for 2 day air to have it arrive in TN for a Sept. sixth wedding. Got it taken care of and they agreed to overnight the camera.
4.Flew to TN

Where Am I Now?TN
What Am I Doing?1. Posting after spending the past few days in an at home wedding ( the home where I am staying) glorious state of wedding mania. Roses were the flowers and they were gorgeous. You will be seeing these in future picture postings.
2. Visited two of my favorite stores today and did not purchase a thing!
3. Spoke briefly to my daughter and grandson back in AZ/
4. Husband Randy left for AZ home today. Kitty, Sammy was very happy to have him home.
5. I am posting late just to say hello. There is not wireless in this house and I struggle enough on my computer much less someone else's! Letting you know the camera did indeed arrive. My dear husband read enough to get me started and there will be many pictures to post. Just between you and me, to my surprise, Randy, dear husband, purchased a photography magazine to read on his flight home. He might catch the photography bug. Yippee!

Where Will I Be? Here, in TN, for another week.
What Will I Be Doing? Looking at lovely old homes, visiting antique stores, eating southern cooking,hopefully visiting some mixed media stores, and talking and sharing with my dear friends. I will also be missing my husband some but will be grateful and happy that he is waiting on me in my now home state of AZ. Most importantly, I will be smiling and laughing a lot----what I consider to be equal to heaven on earth. I hope each of you who visits will be doing much of the same.