Jeremiah & Ashley: Wedding

August is always assumed to be the most hot and humid month of the year, but I think this year July has it beat by a long shot. I sometimes sweat just thinking about doing weddings in August, but Jer & Ashley were married on the first Saturday of the month and it was a beautiful "no humidity" day. What a nice break! After the ceremony in Millersville, the reception was held at Landis Valley Museum in the yellow barn. So fun to photograph in the rustic, shaded setting. And everyone loved the carriage rides, games for the kids (I spied some adults blowing bubbles too), and sparkling lemonade . The happy couple is honeymooning in Florida and then moving back to Slippery Rock area where they met in college. Jer & Ash, God has clearly led your paths of life together and I believe you are supported by many people who will stand with you and agree to help make your marriage last forever.

Corn

Today is corn day. The most dreaded of all vegetables to freeze (at least in my opinion). I'm not sure how many dozens we silked so far, but we got done around 1pm, had lunch and now we're soon ready to blanche, cut off the cob, bag and freeze. What a long process. My grandma always comes to help. Last year I brought the donuts. This year it was her turn. Some traditions must never be stopped :) She is now 89 years old and still enjoying to can/freeze with all of her children and grandchildren. I asked her today how many dozens of ears of corn she thought she might have silked in her life. She gave her silly laugh and shook her head, "Too many to count, Regina!" After corn is done, we do peaches, and applesauce. I mean, after all, our army to feed is growing!

Leaman Family

John & Nancy celebrated 40 years of marriage on February 21st. Their youngest daughter, Megan came to me and wanted to give them the gift of family portraits at their home. I can't think of any parents who don't love this idea. From Connecticut, Washington D.C, and Harrisburg they all gathered. We had a great evening together enjoying the surprisingly cool August weather. I even got to take some peaches and vanilla ice cream home as a wonderful treat on my drive home. Now that is what "getting paid well" really means :)

Car Wash

There's never a shortage of good help around when it's car washing night. Malakai loves to have a shiny, squeaky clean ride just like Mommy and Daddy.

18 Weeks

Our miracle continues to grow!