Friday, April 12, 2013

No Lack Of Fun In These Parts


I am still alive. 
I am certain that there are probably people who sort of wish I wasn't. Okay, not really. I do tend to keep stressing out and yes, freaking out, and then later I wonder why and feel stupid but feeling stupid and freaking out are my default things to do so...ALL IS COMPLETELY NORMAL.

This morning Liz of the West and Lis of the East came together in the same kitchen along with me and May and Matt and Lily. Lis is working on her cake decorating which means a work of art is being created.


She is in the zone.

The rest of us made the truffles. It was awesome. We were a truffle-making machine. We made pecan truffles, almond truffles and cocoa truffles.


We were glad to have Matt there to help stir the stuff because it is like cement when it gets cooled. We all stirred but Matt had the strongest arms. Maybe. May is mighty strong.

And then everyone got chocolate all over their hands. We hate it when that happens. We just can't abide it. 


May is photobombing with her clean hands. She had already washed them. 

Truffles- DONE!

It stormed last night after our family-meet-and-greet-Greek-Dinner. Where I freaked out. I was so freaked out about the dinner I couldn't even finish two beers. I know. I should have seen a doctor about that. Anyway, after the truffle-making, which was extremely soothing, I now believe I have a stress hangover. I think I am going to take a nap. We're back at the house, except for the Liz's and everyone is having a leisurely lunch.


I think I'm going to go take a nap. Between the storm and worrying about every freaking stupid thing in the universe last night, I did not get much sleep. And then I MUST write my little thing I'm supposed to say at the wedding. Which is tomorrow. 
And there is lodge decorating to do with twelve miles of Christmas lights and flowers and I don't even know what all. Tonight there will be a big hamburger and hot dog grill out. The rain and winds are gone and have left the air as clear as Heidi's rosy cheek. I keep thinking about Heidi here. I haven't seen any goats yet but I'm sure there must be some somewhere. The trees which didn't have a leaf on them Monday when we arrived are popping out. Spring has hit us upside the head and it's going to be a beautiful day tomorrow. 

Still here. Still alive. 
And all is unfolding as it will. 



21 comments:

  1. And a beautiful wedding it will surely be. You and your family are just awesome. I can't wait to see the pictures from the wedding. It does seem as if there IS a lot to freak out about too. But have fun after you finish freaking out. Sweet Jo

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  2. Every time you feel like freaking out just take another look at that photo of Gibson and Owen. Divine!

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  3. I love weddings with all my heart. I especially love this wedding. Especially. I'm so excited.
    xoxoxox

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  5. Well you all will have a super ding dong wedding and the bride will look radiant and you will be such proud parents, and the whole world will be, for a while, all in tune with you... I'm sure the sun will shine, and everything will be utterly marvellous... have a wonderful time, thinking of you all Janzi

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  6. Don't forget to breathe deeply. xo

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  7. Funny how I seldom get a hangover from alcohol. Back in the heavy-hitting gin days, morning was morning, as always. Now, STRESS, a STRESS hangover, I am like a spindle-pricked Sleeping Beauty. Hang in there, Mrs. Moon. Soon you will be reading your writeything at your girl's wedding, and love and honey, and perhaps a little spice,will be dripping into the eqrs of those who love you.

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  8. Hahaha. Yikes. Ears, I meant ears. But pour your words wherever.

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  9. Stress hangovers are no joke. Usually I like to drink 4 beers and then take a nap =)
    I hope you're able to relax soon!
    xoxo

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  10. Well, I've been thinking about you all day and am holding your hand in the virtual world.

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  11. Deep breath. . . it's going to be perfect. It already is.

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  12. Your post made me think back to our daughter's wedding last May. It is all so hopeful and brave and true! Blessings on all of you...
    Love, Coach B

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  13. It isn't a real wedding until there's a freak out of some sort! Stay as calm as you can!

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  14. I saw this paragraph in one swoop:

    We were glad to have Matt there to help stir the stuff because it is like cement when it gets cooled. We all stirred but Matt had the strongest arms. Maybe. May is mighty strong.

    And thought I saw Maggie May.

    Wishful thinking :)
    xo

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  15. Just talked to a friend who is freaking out about a deadline for flowers for her daughter's wedding in Brooklyn on the 28th. It's always the same for the mother of the bride - wherever you look there is one more thing to do. I'm impressed by what it takes to survive this hub-bub and you are doing it!

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  16. Hang in there, Ms. Moon, and I know everything will go well for you. Have a great time and I hope the wedding is wonderful.

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  17. DArling Mz Moon...the goats are at the Carl Sandburg house in Flat Rock.

    It's maybe 45 minutes + from where you are now.

    Love, Mz Annie, your travel advisor

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  18. I hope your worries dissipate. It will be such a beautiful day - I can't wait to hear all about it.

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  19. A certain amount of freaking out is understandable, and maybe even required, at any wedding. :) Glad you got to take out some frustrations on that chocolate!

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  20. I like your tongue in cheek freaking out. It will all go well. Besides everyone will be looking at the bride and groom. They are the center of this. It will all be okay. Enjoy the moments of the wedding and all that leads up to it.

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  21. i read about the bra-less study. the pool of chicks was small (130) and the methodology sounded like some dude's excuse to sit around and feel titties(to be blunt but honest).

    you have pre-daughter's wedding jitters! all that you've been telling us about is all the makings of some wonderful memories for everyone involved and i am glad to have seen it through your eyes.

    xxalainaxx

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