Today is the first day of the rest of my blog! Welcome to the first posting for Crooked Pines Farm. Collectively we are The Woodis Bunch, but let me start by introducing myself. I am Mary, wife of my beloved husband Jessie. Together we have the privilege of parenting three beautiful children. Jessica is our eldest. She is 19 years old. Emily is our middle child and she will be 17 years old on Friday. Last of the bunch is Parker-Daniil. He is 11 years old. In future posts I will introduce each one of us more fully so that you can get to know our family.
We make our home on an 8-acre mini-farm in northwest Alabama. We care for chickens, goats, bunnies, dogs, cats, ducks and a wonderful old horse who goes by the name of Charlie Brown. Our farm is mostly in forest with between 2-3 acres open. We live in an eastern red cedar log cabin. We stacked the logs for this cabin in 2003 and I believe it will forever be under construction; at least the inside will! If you would be interested in the construction pictures please visit our web page at:
www.crookedpinespublishing.com
Yesterday we had the privilege of hosting a bridal shower for Jessica's best friend and a girl who is like a daughter to me Kimberly Michel. Our theme was a Victorian tea and we had a wonderful time. We had lots of help with the food and decorations and many hands made light work.
A dear friend, Diane Fristoe of Full Circle Midwifery
came to help with the decorations. Kimberly chose pink and green as her colors for the shower and it made for a beautiful palette. We used pink tulle with fresh flowers, pearls, candles and pink iridescent heart shaped sprinkles on the tables. Our homeschool group, Creekside Academy, gifted Kimberly with a bridal rose tea set.
The menu for the shower was well rounded by all accounts. We served chicken salad sandwiches, ribbon salad, no bake chocolate oatmeal cookies and maple leaf-shaped cookies, spinach dip and crackers, hot tea (Irish breakfast, Peppermint, and Orange Moroccan Spice), and a delicious punch with fresh daisies floating in it. The candles reflected sparkling light on the clear, cut-glass plates and it made for a beautiful environment. We also had classical music playing in the background to please our guests.
The day was made even more pleasant by the beautiful fall weather that has descended on north Alabama. Gone are the high humidity levels and sultry temperatures. The sky was a clear robin's egg blue and there was a nice breeze blowing. The temperatures hovered in the mid to upper 70's all day. It made for a perfect day.
We make our home on an 8-acre mini-farm in northwest Alabama. We care for chickens, goats, bunnies, dogs, cats, ducks and a wonderful old horse who goes by the name of Charlie Brown. Our farm is mostly in forest with between 2-3 acres open. We live in an eastern red cedar log cabin. We stacked the logs for this cabin in 2003 and I believe it will forever be under construction; at least the inside will! If you would be interested in the construction pictures please visit our web page at:
www.crookedpinespublishing.com
Yesterday we had the privilege of hosting a bridal shower for Jessica's best friend and a girl who is like a daughter to me Kimberly Michel. Our theme was a Victorian tea and we had a wonderful time. We had lots of help with the food and decorations and many hands made light work.
A dear friend, Diane Fristoe of Full Circle Midwifery
came to help with the decorations. Kimberly chose pink and green as her colors for the shower and it made for a beautiful palette. We used pink tulle with fresh flowers, pearls, candles and pink iridescent heart shaped sprinkles on the tables. Our homeschool group, Creekside Academy, gifted Kimberly with a bridal rose tea set.
The menu for the shower was well rounded by all accounts. We served chicken salad sandwiches, ribbon salad, no bake chocolate oatmeal cookies and maple leaf-shaped cookies, spinach dip and crackers, hot tea (Irish breakfast, Peppermint, and Orange Moroccan Spice), and a delicious punch with fresh daisies floating in it. The candles reflected sparkling light on the clear, cut-glass plates and it made for a beautiful environment. We also had classical music playing in the background to please our guests.
The day was made even more pleasant by the beautiful fall weather that has descended on north Alabama. Gone are the high humidity levels and sultry temperatures. The sky was a clear robin's egg blue and there was a nice breeze blowing. The temperatures hovered in the mid to upper 70's all day. It made for a perfect day.
2 comments:
Welcome to blogland, my friend!
Thank you so much for all your work and the special touches for Kimberly's shower. The setting was so lovely. Kimberly said earlier, "Everything at the shower was so pretty!"
I don't know when I've had so much fun with a bridal shower. It was great being with all of you and sharing a special moment in Kimberly's life. I look forward seeing you all this week.
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