I do!

After the rehearsal, we made our way to the other side of

the campus at Epworth where the dinner was to be held.

The decor consisted of royal blue satin, beautiful dried

hydrangeas, artwork, birds and framed photos

 of the bride and groom.

My friend, the mother of the groom, did a wonderful job

collecting the items and making a plan for each table.

Made actually doing the decorating a breeze!

My friend with her granddaughter.

It was sweet sharing this special time with my "buddy"!

The bride and groom!

This is Lovely Lane Chapel just a few mins. before the ceremony.

These adorned the handrails on the chapel...

and the wreaths on the doors!

The groom with his parents inside the chapel.

The couple exchanging their vows.

 The flowers at the altar.

Ruthie, the flower girl. Coming down the aisle,

her sign said..."Here Comes the Bride".

 

As the couple left the chapel, we showered them with rose petals ...

an old English  tradition.

 Some of my family waiting to toss their petals.

 Here they come!

And there they go!

What a joy it was to witness the joining of these 

two young people.

It was a beautiful ceremony centered around Christ. 

I am confident that their marriage will be also.

Reception pictures next time! :-)

lunch with the bride

We are back at home after a weekend on St Simons Island,

just off the coast of Georgia.

We attended the wedding of our young friend,

Daniel and his bride, Lizzie.

I directed the wedding ceremony 

(which sounds a lot more impressive than it is!)

so I didn't get many pictures. But I did get

some good ones I think!

The wedding was held at Lovely Lane Chapel

on the campus of Epworth By The Sea,

 a Methodist Conference Center. 

It is a beautiful place...on the water with huge live oaks

covered with Spanish moss.

 Friday, the bridesmaid's luncheon was held there.

The centerpieces were vases of lovely yellow roses

nestled in blue tulle...the wedding colors.

We enjoyed a yummy salad plate and lemon chiffon pie

for dessert, one of the bride's favorites.

Here's Lizzie enjoying hers ...

My dear friend, the mother-of-the groom...

she likes lemon desserts, too!

 

Lizzie's grandmother and aunts hosted the luncheon.

Their gifts to her were three cookbooks...

her grandmother's favorite, one from St Simons, 

and one from her family's church...and this adorable apron!

 Isn't she cute?

Lizzie with her new "sisters" and MIL.

She is an only child, so she is excited about  

having sisters and nieces and nephews!

I was so happy to be included in this special event!

After helping decorate for the rehearsal dinner, being

held just a few hundred feet away in the newest building

at Epworth, it was a quick dash back to our condo to change

and return for the rehearsal.

More on that and the wedding next time!

summer jobs?

As you may know, Georgia is the "Peach State"
and we live in the "peachiest" part of the state.
There's an orchard close by that sells their "culls"
for $10 for 1/2 bushel.
We're not sure why they are #3s...they looked perfect to us!

Anyway, this is how they ended up...

 (well, most of them...we ate a few).... ready for the freezer.

Used one quart Saturday, when all the family was here,

 to make homemade ice cream...delish!

Hubby's tomato plants have really been productive.

We've had all we can eat, have canned a few quarts,

and have given some away.

We have enough to can some more...when we can find the time!

We are grateful for the bounty...ours and the peach farm's.

Such a blessing from God that we will enjoy for months to come.

A while back I saw this "birds on a wire" wall hanging at 

Hobby Lobby. I kept looking at it...trying to decide if it was what

I wanted to hang over the leather loveseat in our living room.

When it was on sale for half price, I bought it.

I liked how it looked, but I thought it needed something.

So, I decided that I would use the "tricks of the trade"

I learned at the paint class I went to a while back.

With an old piece of baseboard, some paint, the computer,

some tracing paper, some brown wrapping paper, a paint pen,

and some modge podge....I made this plague to hang above it.

I like it better now!
I'm thankful for the truth of the statement, also.
I know my Heavenly Father watches over me...He promises
to never leave me. Scripture says He knows when a sparrow falls
from the sky. If He cares that much for them, how much more He
 must care for me! That's a comfort to me every day!

Thanks for dropping by...your visits mean so much to me!
When I look at the birds, it makes me think of all of you...
they are gathering to chat and share...
just like us! :-)

a pop of color

A few weeks back, I was looking at a HGTV Magazine.

There was an article about "jazzing up" your front porch.

I waited a long time to have a porch where I could have 

rocking chairs and a swing. So, I have just been enjoying it!

But, I decided even though I loved my white chairs and swing,

a little color might be nice.

Having the shower here motivated me to get it done!

So, while shopping in JoAnn's for fabric to make some pillows,

I found these two for the rockers on the 70% off clearance aisle!

They were only $8...I could hardly make them for that...

so I snapped them up!

I always found this tin pitcher with the same design on clearance 

for $6! I looked at the usual places for the hydrangeas to go in it...

Michael's, Hobby Lobby, Wal Mart, etc with no luck.

One day, I was in Big Lots just browsing and turned to go down an aisle

and there they were... waiting for me!

The same night I bought the pillows, I did buy coordinating

fabric to make two more for the swing.

I think they turned out nice.

I also refreshed  my wreath...

and bought two ferns.

I still love my white chairs and swing, but a little color

is  good thing! :-)

here comes the bride

On August 9th, my forever friend, Danna,

will be gaining a daughter-in-law. Her son, Daniel,

is very special to us...like another son, really.

So, it was with great joy that my daughter and I hosted 

a shower in his bride's honor last Sunday.

Daisies were the theme inspired by the tablecloth...and the fact

 that she likes daisies. After all, they are "the friendliest flower"!

There were fresh ones on the table.

 

And candy ones on the mini pies.

The bride with her soon-to-be sisters-in-law and my friend, Danna.

 

Of course, she received many wonderfully generous gifts .

But, Danna made a lovely wedding quilt for her.

She made sure it included something old, something new, 

something borrowed and something blue.

It was such a thoughtful and meaningful gift!

 

We've been friends since 1979. 

This will be our 7th family wedding together.

 

Me, my daughter, and Lizzie, the bride.

She is so happy and we are so happy for her.

 

Part of the fun was seeing old friends, who don't get to see

each other much, "catching up"!

Aren't they lovely ladies?

So glad one of my DILs could join us, too!

 

We believe Lizzie and Daniel are answers to prayer in each other's lives.

So, we are looking forward to celebrating with them in a few days.

Can't wait to see what God has in store for this young couple who 

love Him and each other!

whew!...

...it has been a busy few weeks! The week before vacation was

filled with getting ready to go. The week after, there was a bridal
 shower at my house to prepare for, and this week,
 I have been canning tomatoes and putting peaches in the freezer!

So, there is much to get caught up on here and with all of you!

First, our trip to the beach...we had a wonderful week!

The weather was great...not too hot and only a little rain.

We spent a lot of time on the beach, but there were also trips
 to the playground, the water park, the bowling alley,
 the putt putt course, and the turtle center.

We played games, watched movies, made crafts,
 flew kites, blew bubbles, seined for shrimp,
 and ate VERY well!

I took lots of pics, so it's hard to choose, but here are a few...

Came home very tired, but VERY happy! It was a sweet week! :-)