Well, today started pretty early and ended late.
The septic tank alarm sounded AGAIN at 1am this morning and at 5 I rolled out of bed and asked God to make this an easy fix. I called the same company that pumped it last Friday and asked what they thought it might be; "no idea until we take the lid off and have a look". So I had to take the sod back off and dig it out again while the expert was on the way. He arrived and we turned off the power and he switched some wires around and determined that the pump was actually dead. So new pump and float and hopefully that will be the last time I need to do that for a while.
Tent went up today and a whole bunch of other things. We have such an amazing Body here and many have pitched in, no pun intended, and help in so many different ways. We have wrapped fabric, hung lights, cut out papers, ran errands, weeded and replaced weeds with plants, laughed much and at least for me, cried a few tears.
There is still plenty to do but if the wedding needed to happen right now we could just pick all the little things up and set up some more chairs and we could do it. Praise Him for He is so good and He gives what is best for each one of us.
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Friday, June 11, 2010
1 Week today
Lots of things happening around here; some fun and some not so fun.
First for the fun ones. We did some lighting design and planning last night and talked about where power was coming from and what the tent would look like, would it be light enough at the time of the evening under the tent and those kinds of things.
We have had an on going discussion about portable toilets. Here is how the discussion goes. The girls are pretty opposed to using them and I think that we should at least have them for the guys and even for the women, so they don't have to stand in line as long. The girls say that the women don't ever want to use them and I am concerned about all those women using the bathrooms all at once- major burden on the septic system. Well, it's not that I think that talking about portable toilets is so fun, but the not so fun part follows.
While I was talking to the portable toilet lady on the phone last week, she told me that the last thing you want during a wedding or reception is a septic emergency. Plunging the toilet and things like that are not too fun during what should be one of the best days of the year. That leads to what follows.
If this were not going to be such a mess it would be comical. The septic alarm went off this morning. What kind of timing is that? So one week to go and the septic tank needs to be pumped; but it gets better. The tank lids are not close to the surface and will need to be dug out just to remove the lids. It gets even better. They are located right in the back lawn, where all the guests are gong to have to walk.
I think that this crazy rain storm over the past few days/months has exacerbated the situation, but now the system will be empty when everyone arrives, the lawn will just not look quite so good when they get here.
So, if you're coming to the wedding, come with a flexible attitude. God is in charge of all the details, including the level of our tank, so this is no surprise for Him and I guess He thought this was a good way to get my attention this morning. I'm awake now.
First for the fun ones. We did some lighting design and planning last night and talked about where power was coming from and what the tent would look like, would it be light enough at the time of the evening under the tent and those kinds of things.
We have had an on going discussion about portable toilets. Here is how the discussion goes. The girls are pretty opposed to using them and I think that we should at least have them for the guys and even for the women, so they don't have to stand in line as long. The girls say that the women don't ever want to use them and I am concerned about all those women using the bathrooms all at once- major burden on the septic system. Well, it's not that I think that talking about portable toilets is so fun, but the not so fun part follows.
While I was talking to the portable toilet lady on the phone last week, she told me that the last thing you want during a wedding or reception is a septic emergency. Plunging the toilet and things like that are not too fun during what should be one of the best days of the year. That leads to what follows.
If this were not going to be such a mess it would be comical. The septic alarm went off this morning. What kind of timing is that? So one week to go and the septic tank needs to be pumped; but it gets better. The tank lids are not close to the surface and will need to be dug out just to remove the lids. It gets even better. They are located right in the back lawn, where all the guests are gong to have to walk.
I think that this crazy rain storm over the past few days/months has exacerbated the situation, but now the system will be empty when everyone arrives, the lawn will just not look quite so good when they get here.
So, if you're coming to the wedding, come with a flexible attitude. God is in charge of all the details, including the level of our tank, so this is no surprise for Him and I guess He thought this was a good way to get my attention this morning. I'm awake now.
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Sub 2 weeks
Under 2 weeks to go, just finishing the graduation weekend and when it is completed we have to get down to serious business.
Pray for some nice weather so I can finish the yard stuff, or we will have to all wear rubber boots to get through the mud. Could it be more rainy this year? At least it will be very green. More gravel needed, some bark, flowers and start to think about how all the lighting stuff is going to work out.
So much planning stuff now I can't even list it all. Kimmy is getting vow ideas, Ian is at his friends wedding in Colorado and comes home tomorrow. Cake and things like that are ordered, but there is so much more to do. I'm sure it will all come together but it is starting to seem like there is a lot to do.
Please, also pray for nice weather on the 18th, but if it does rain I have told Kimmy and Ian that they can still get married:)
Pray for some nice weather so I can finish the yard stuff, or we will have to all wear rubber boots to get through the mud. Could it be more rainy this year? At least it will be very green. More gravel needed, some bark, flowers and start to think about how all the lighting stuff is going to work out.
So much planning stuff now I can't even list it all. Kimmy is getting vow ideas, Ian is at his friends wedding in Colorado and comes home tomorrow. Cake and things like that are ordered, but there is so much more to do. I'm sure it will all come together but it is starting to seem like there is a lot to do.
Please, also pray for nice weather on the 18th, but if it does rain I have told Kimmy and Ian that they can still get married:)
Monday, May 31, 2010
Something Borrowed
There's a saying that goes something like this;
Something old
Something new
Some tradition
that means nothing to you
Let's see if we can start some new traditions and change the culture a bit.
Something old
Something new
Some tradition
that means nothing to you
Let's see if we can start some new traditions and change the culture a bit.
Monday, May 17, 2010
Invitations to Weeds
We are under 5 weeks and it seems as if the time is really flying. This weekend was really busy with plenty of other things, like fund raising, but there was still time to do some wedding things.
So what have we been doing? Weeding the lawn, beds and that kind of thing. Re-graveling the driveway and some more fertilizing of grass. But all our work was not outside. We also have done some invitation kinds of things; cutting, pasting, licking and addressing. They are in the mail, which is a relief. Just so everyone knows; announcements are supposed to go out at the 6 week mark and we missed it, but if there are those who decide that this is reason enough to skip the wedding then so be it. We're going to have a great time celebrating this union whether everything is perfectly done to etiquette or not.
I am just trying to keep you posted on the wedding preparations, not necessarily asking for weeding help. If you want to help with those kinds of things we would love for you to come as long as you come with the idea of visiting more than having your fingers worked off. Kind of like the "fun" in fund raising.
Get ready to celebrate with us!!!
So what have we been doing? Weeding the lawn, beds and that kind of thing. Re-graveling the driveway and some more fertilizing of grass. But all our work was not outside. We also have done some invitation kinds of things; cutting, pasting, licking and addressing. They are in the mail, which is a relief. Just so everyone knows; announcements are supposed to go out at the 6 week mark and we missed it, but if there are those who decide that this is reason enough to skip the wedding then so be it. We're going to have a great time celebrating this union whether everything is perfectly done to etiquette or not.
I am just trying to keep you posted on the wedding preparations, not necessarily asking for weeding help. If you want to help with those kinds of things we would love for you to come as long as you come with the idea of visiting more than having your fingers worked off. Kind of like the "fun" in fund raising.
Get ready to celebrate with us!!!
Monday, May 3, 2010
46 days
Kimmy told me that I had better start posting here, since there is only 46 days until she has a new man in her life.
People have been asking me if I am excited or sad about Kimmy leaving home, or what I think about them moving to NC after they are married.
Here's what I think. God gives us many things as stewardship opportunities, and kids are one of them. As a parent our job is to prepare our kids for life after they have moved on. I am so excited to see what God is going to do with our kids as they move forward.
We are working on things like invitations, lots of "day of" things (I can't tell you what or I'd have to..) and even going over job opportunities and housing in NC. It's hard to believe that she is almost married.
Some of our friends are telling us they are not coming to the wedding because they know that there are some people there who will be in tears- namely me. For those who know me this is not a stretch. So bring extra mascara, or just don't wear any:) I just want to go on record right now as saying that I am very excited about this wedding and that every tear will be tears of joy.
Kimmy has just had a surgery and it was good of God to allow her to be moved up in the schedule so she can recover before the wedding. Ian graduates from the Master's College this weekend and so ends one chapter and begins another. We are proud of Ian; he finished a year early.
They're going to make a great family. What will God do with them. Please pray for them.
People have been asking me if I am excited or sad about Kimmy leaving home, or what I think about them moving to NC after they are married.
Here's what I think. God gives us many things as stewardship opportunities, and kids are one of them. As a parent our job is to prepare our kids for life after they have moved on. I am so excited to see what God is going to do with our kids as they move forward.
We are working on things like invitations, lots of "day of" things (I can't tell you what or I'd have to..) and even going over job opportunities and housing in NC. It's hard to believe that she is almost married.
Some of our friends are telling us they are not coming to the wedding because they know that there are some people there who will be in tears- namely me. For those who know me this is not a stretch. So bring extra mascara, or just don't wear any:) I just want to go on record right now as saying that I am very excited about this wedding and that every tear will be tears of joy.
Kimmy has just had a surgery and it was good of God to allow her to be moved up in the schedule so she can recover before the wedding. Ian graduates from the Master's College this weekend and so ends one chapter and begins another. We are proud of Ian; he finished a year early.
They're going to make a great family. What will God do with them. Please pray for them.
Friday, April 9, 2010
In the Works
This past couple of weeks has been full on other fronts, but there is still wedding stuff to handle. Here's what we have been addressing.
Not envelopes yet, but the announcements are in the works and Kimmy is very excited about how they are turning out. Simple yet fun and elegant- I would guess.
Tents and location. Had a meeting with the "tent guy" this week and we are trying to nail all that down; how big, exact location on the property, blah, blah, blah. The location is secured- you'll have to wait for an announcement to find out where- and we are trying to think of all the things that might come up; parking issues, bathrooms, power, seating, tables...
The dress should be here pretty soon, so that will be fun to see how it looks in real life.
Starting to talk about the menu and the preparation for that.
Kimmy got the flower girl baskets yesterday- very cute, but not something I will be carrying.
Yesterday at work we had the radio on and "Butterfly Kisses" came on while I was standing in front of her. When he sang "She'll change her name today" that was hard to hear w/o getting choked up, both of us. So there we were, in the showroom of PG with happy tears in our eyes. It will be here and gone before we know it.
And last, but certainly not least, we have a meeting set up to talk with the wedding coordinator next week, to make sure we are on track. Kimmy is doing great- she is NOT Bridezilla.
Not envelopes yet, but the announcements are in the works and Kimmy is very excited about how they are turning out. Simple yet fun and elegant- I would guess.
Tents and location. Had a meeting with the "tent guy" this week and we are trying to nail all that down; how big, exact location on the property, blah, blah, blah. The location is secured- you'll have to wait for an announcement to find out where- and we are trying to think of all the things that might come up; parking issues, bathrooms, power, seating, tables...
The dress should be here pretty soon, so that will be fun to see how it looks in real life.
Starting to talk about the menu and the preparation for that.
Kimmy got the flower girl baskets yesterday- very cute, but not something I will be carrying.
Yesterday at work we had the radio on and "Butterfly Kisses" came on while I was standing in front of her. When he sang "She'll change her name today" that was hard to hear w/o getting choked up, both of us. So there we were, in the showroom of PG with happy tears in our eyes. It will be here and gone before we know it.
And last, but certainly not least, we have a meeting set up to talk with the wedding coordinator next week, to make sure we are on track. Kimmy is doing great- she is NOT Bridezilla.
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