The Wedding Photos

So many of you were such a part of our special day, that we wanted to share some of our amazing wedding photos (taken by Jason Shifflett) with you. Thank you all for making our day even more special with your notes, well-wishes, and...

When Two Planners Wed

Philip and I had an amazing honeymoon – very restful, very fun.  But because we are who we are, we also began planning our next steps on the farm, even as we recovered from all the wedding-related projects.  So here’s what’s coming up. A Meander...

When Friends Descend

Tonight, one of the most loving faces I know will fly in from Denver. When I see her red hair behind the wheel as she reaches the farm house, I might cry.  Tomorrow, when the cute freckles and the infectious energy of another soul reach me as our nail appointment, I...

The Bride Tries to Repair the Mower

Yesterday, I was lying in my yard with my hand around the black rubber handle of a socket wrench as I tried to fix Vulcan, the riding mower.  This is not how I expected I’d be spending my wedding week. Actually, to be more precise, this is not how our culture...

The Week Before

So, it’s Sunday morning here on the farm, and the sun is turning the fog from yesterday’s rain the color of gold dust.  Everything here is the green of spring, and even the grass around the new firepit is coming in just on time.Just in time for the wedding...