A Week of Feasts, Beach, and a Wedding Dress!
My parents recently packed up from St. Louis and came to stay with us in the old farmhouse for their annual week-long visit to Richmond. We had a fabulous visit flocked by late nights on the screened in porch “solving all the problems of the world” (as my dad likes to put it).
The little barbeque got quite a workout all week as the sumptious 80-degree weather begged us outside day after day. In between eating and drinking, more thoroughly than Brittish royalty, we did manage to take a hike a day in Virginia’s lovely woods (the source of inspiration for much of my creative work).
In addition to a wonderful picnic at the Williamsburg Winery (more eating and drinking)…
…my parents enjoyed a daytrip to the beach (their first taste of salty surf and sultry sand in over a decade).
In between all these comings and goings, mom and I managed to squeeze in a day at the salon (her first professional haircut in years) and shop for my wedding dress! Five boutiques and fifty dresses later, I found the ONE (if only finding the ONE you marry were so quick and painless).
I am sooooo grateful to have found the ONE for me after just 3 states, 16 relationships, countless dates, and 20-something years!
To celebrate the momentous task (of finding my dress), the family toasted with mimosas before retiring back outside to enjoy our BFF (best friend forever), the screened in porch. Afterall, there were many more problems in the world (like reading and napping and firing up the grill) that required being solved.
P.S. Here’s a sneak peak of where the ONE and I will be wed next year…
Wow, I loved reading your post! Sounds like you had a great time with your parents. The scenery is so pretty too! I love Virginia. Those pics are gorgeous!
Congratulations on your wedding coming up!
Comment by Karen Weight — June 4, 2009 @ 5:23 pm
that place looks beautiful! how exciting- congrats!
Comment by tahni — June 4, 2009 @ 7:04 pm
Thanks for visiting my blog. Your jewelry is beautiful. I especially love that goddess necklace. I love mixed metals and I love spirals, too!
I had my wedding outside in front of a lake, too – 12 years ago, almost to the day. Enjoy!
lisa
Comment by lisa oram — June 4, 2009 @ 7:06 pm
Thanks for leaving a comment on my blog. I’ve got yours programmed into my Google Reader, so I will be able to follow along.
I about died when I saw the King Neptune. I moved from the beach about 3 yrs ago to Colorado. Goodluck with the wedding.
Comment by Celia — June 4, 2009 @ 8:00 pm