What's Going On in my life at the moment...

In six weeks my family dynamic will change. I will have a married daughter and a son-in-law!

Courtney and Drew are getting married on Memorial Day weekend, 2011. Six weeks. Are we ready? That would be...NO!

Approximately 2 weeks ago, Courtney called, very upset, and said there might be a problem with the wedding venue. I'm not one to worry overly much until I know there's a reason to worry. By the next day...I was worrying.

During the process of renovation, the place we had booked (last October) discovered major electrical issues, which led to inspectors, which led insurance reviews, which led to wedding cancellations. 
Though the owner was very sweet and tried to make it work for us, we decided we needed to find another site for the wedding. 

Tuesday...found out there might be a problem.

Wednesday...found out there was a problem.

Thursday...had a new site for the wedding.

Friday...placed order to have invitations reprinted! 

I'm telling you, God was one step ahead of us. He always is!

The new site is the private home of family friends, set on 55 acres of beautiful Oklahoma pastureland with a delightful wooded area and even a "secret garden". We called the family, explained the situation and asked if they had ever considered having a wedding on their property. Their response was, "We've always wanted to have a wedding on the property." and "We will make this happen for you!"  I almost cried. Honestly, I'm surprised I didn't because I'm about to cry just writing this.

In the meantime, I'm trying my best to finish jobs for clients, decide how many tables and chairs we'll need, make lists, borrow air mattresses, clear out the ratty towels from the linen closet, make lists, figure out what to purchase for gluten free family members, make lists, clean ceiling fans, "What am I going to wear!" along with "I don't have time to go shopping!", trying to make, paint and sew decor items for the wedding, telling my kids "It's ok! Really! You can have cereal for supper!", make lists.........

As you can see, my mind is kind of spastic at the moment! 

But the most important thing is...in six weeks my home will be full to overflowing with precious family members. All here to help us celebrate the marriage of our first child. (Here I go about to cry again.) Family and friends celebrating one of life's most precious events. A God ordained event.

All photos property of and taken by Stacy Ramsey Photography

I am blessed. A bit spastic. But blessed.

Now, I wonder if I can repaint my bedroom and have a garage sale before everyone gets here?

Just Kidding!

Maybe.