I’m baaack… WOW! What a week it’s been!
The biggest event was on Saturday when I got married. Mother Nature brought her sense of humor in full force with 102 degree weather – not only the hottest day in Portland this year but in two years – and guess who doesn’t like hot weather? That would be me! I kept a positive attitude and focused on all the good things as I had an extra “glow” from the heat – at least it wasn’t raining (the wedding was outside), at least it wasn’t humid (one thing I LOVE about Portland – it’s rarely very humid) and at least our back yard was shady and there was a slight breeze!
We had a beautiful ceremony with my brother acting as the officiant and my son giving me away. That son of mine… he was the one to get me all teary eyed. We were down under the apple tree, he looks at me, grins and says “You’re getting married!” That was all it took. It was a day full of big smiles (someone on Facebook said she had never seen such “beamingness” – that made me giggle!) and happy emotions. 
In addition to getting married and everything that involves – especially when you do it in your own back yard – we had lots more excitement as well! My parents have decided to move to Portland to be closer to their kids and grandkids (I haven’t lived within driving distance since I graduated from college!). They got an offer on their house while at my house for pre-wedding prep on Thursday. Friday involved house hunting since they have to be out of Reno by September 2nd. They found the perfect house and put in an offer on Friday. Offer accepted Saturday morning! There was a LOT to celebrate Saturday!
I thought things would calm down a little more but alas – the juggling will continue into September. In 2 weeks my son heads to Boston University and I need to get our ducks in a row for that move. I will head to Reno to help pack boxes and coordinate my parent’s move – I’ve done it 3 times myself in the past year so I’ve self-appointed myself “move coordinator.
Of course I will find time to paint, create, blog and oh yes – enjoy life with my new hubby!
Life is wonderful but very, very busy!
Just thought I’d catch you up and share a few pictures – please forgive me if my blog is a little less frequent than usual. 🙂
Here’s to your creative success!
– Tara Reed
Yes…you sound very, very busy…BUT very, very HAPPY! Best wishes to the whole family in all their new adventures!
Yes Angela – busy and happy about sums it up! Overwhelm sneaks in the door from time to time but I grab my broom and sweep it back out! 😉
Tara congrats!!! Now your time management skills will come in handy. I thought that you had a lot on your plate before but ghee you will have so much more must does now. Enjoy your new life and find some time to create art!
Tara, I’m so happy for you! You deserve it. Enjoy it all as much as you can 🙂
Wonderful to see a pic of “Her Beamingness” -thanks for sharing. Congratulations and be blessed!
Best wishes and congratulations for your wedding, and all your other “good things”! You look so happy!! I too have a son heading up to college (Colgate U) in 2 weeks and we are having his college send-off party this weekend in the backyard. Some last minute landscaping was just finished yesterday, making the backyard look extra special. It’s raining now-great for the new shrubs-and I’m crossing my fingers that by Sunday we’ll have good weather for the party. It’s been a very busy summer for us too so I can relate about the painting and blogging getting squeezed–but we wouldn’t have it any other way, would we-the good stuff anyway!!
Congratulations Tara!! Everything is falling into place, so exciting and you sound and look very happy 😀
All the best,
Megan
Best wishes to you, Tara, on your new life and all that that entails! Sounds like a very exciting time. Enjoy it!
Tara:
What great news! Congratulations to you both and then to also hear about your parents again being close to you… you are all truly blessed! Best to you.
John Math
Thanks John!
Congratulations Tara!
Wow, imagine your parents selling and buying a home on the 3 days surrounding your wedding!
You look beautiful really radiant like someone said. I’m glad it all worked out so well for you and your family. Best of Luck!
Kim
Hi Tara,
Best wishes, and enjoy it all! I’m so happy for you. You deserve great goodness! And, enjoy these weeks with your son. He’ll be off soon enough, and you’ll have lots of time to get back to work. A break can be amazingly reinvigorating. You’ll catch back up in no time. Best, Kim
How wonderful! Congratulations! Such a blessing to hear happy beginnings!
Congratulations. So beautiful! Enjoy your “newly wed stattus! (for at least a year!=0) BLESSINGS, Many! Teresa
Congratulations, Tara! You are glowing and your happiness makes me smile. 🙂
Mary Starz
Congratulations!
Great post! Best of luck and like me you need a break! But you sound so happy, I even feel your glow.
Sooooooo hap’ eEEeeeee for you!
And that’s one way to put a positive spin on weather! Like almost all brides you look like you were glowing and I don’t think it’s from the heat!
Happy/ Collene
Tara, happy times are here for you like never before! And I couldn’t be gladder. (If that’s a word.)
Your hubby looks great and your Boston University son is so lucky to go somewhere where he’ll thrive.
Congratulations and the best of everything to you and all your family. Looking forward to your newest
blogs, interviews and licensing inside info. You really are Special!
Stan T.