Turning point
When the kids and I arrived at the farm the day of the wedding, I got out of the car and the farmer said, “You’re wearing black?”
My son went to the hen house to collect eggs. The farm cats love eating raw eggs, but on a farm, you only feed the cats scraps. My son saw a chance for an exception. He said to the farmer, “Since it’s your wedding day, can we give the cats an egg to celebrate?”
We dressed the boys.
My son said, “People don’t dress up on farms.”
I said, “They do for weddings.”
And then I tucked his shirt in for the twenty-sixth time.
The four of us were more than half of the guests at the wedding. My youngest son said: “Where is everyone?”
I said, “The important thing is that I have the three people here who I love the most.”
And he said, “Who?”
When the boys noticed the free-form nature of the ceremony, they spontaneously added their own touch: A lively rendition of the Sh’ma and a tear-jerker rendition of “You are My Sunshine.” Then the boys gave us the rings.
The after-party was kisses, a rope swing, and mattresses left over from moving out the farmer’s stuff to make room for all of us.
It took only twenty minutes for the farmer to lose his wedding ring. But it seemed okay: I love this picture because one thing I love about him is that he’s always looking for something.
And I think I am that way, too.
Congratulations! Thank you for sharing your joy!
Big congrats! You’re the best. Keep on keepin’ on.
May the love that brought you all together grow and mature with each passing year. May the honesty of your communication continue to build a foundation of understanding, connection, and trust. You have a beautiful family. I think you are an amazing writer and I wish you all the very best in all things. Regards, C. ;-)
What a story, very heartwarming and simple and yet so filled with love and happiness…Congratulations Penelope and to your family…
Amazing post, I got behind and had no idea you guys were getting married. I am so happy for you. I love the pics, you guys are a gorgeous family!! Keep them coming. He is very handsome!
Mazel Tov!
congratulation !!!!
thank you very much for sharing this wonderful day
Wow penelope. That was so heartfelt and honest and beautiful that I kind of teared up. Congratulation!
Penelope,
Congratulations!
Let me publicly repeat my best wishes to both of you for a lifetime of growth and happiness together.
The pictures are great choices: quirky, authentic and joyful.
So pure, so innoncent, and so beautiful…
I wish you all of the love & happiness in the world…you all make a beautiful family!
All the best,
Nicole
Congratulations. :) You make a beautiful family and what a beautiful day!
So happy seeing the photos Penelope! How absolutely ADORABLE are your sons! Love them. Thanks for sharing. Many Congratulations to both of you, and Wish you a very very happy and loving life together with your families. God bless!
Really beautiful and intimate post. You can just feel how much you love these people/
Congratulations on your wonderful day and the loving generosity of the Farmer (to be on your blog). You are a lucky woman! Enjoy!
Happy, happy! Here is to wonderful times ahead for your whole family. :)
Penelope:
You can feel the mood thru the pics. Thanks. There is so much in stepping out for real. You look sooooo happy. :)
Love the new beginnings.
I may not always identify with you or take your advice, but I enjoy the authenticity of your personal posts. And it can be good to be always looking for something.
I give your marriage two years, max.
Do you know how couples who have been married a long time start to look like each other? Is it my imaginaiton, or do you guys already look like each other? I’m very happey for you. Congrats!
Black is my favorite color, too. Very appropriate.
Sorry for the typos. There seems to be big time lag between my typing and it showing up on screen. I lost patience.
So very very happy for you. You all look lovely, radiant and happy. You have world’s cutest sons. Farmer looks hnadsome.
I am an avid reader of your blog. I find it informative and fun. I have not always commented, as there was not often anything that I wanted to say. I thought about what you said and I think some part of my life was better.
Do keep up the good job. And congratulations again!!
You look beautiful in black! And those sunglasses are super stylish.
Congrats on this new beginning in your life. I wish you much love and happiness.
Congratulations. You and the boys look so happy. I can’t beleive you shared your farmer with us. Thank you and best wishes.
Thank you for sharing! Your intimate ceremony made me day. Thank you for letting us in – what a gift!
I married a former (and still sometimes) farmer 4 yrs ago after a bad 1st marriage & lots of emotional scars. Something about his kind heart & sensible nature… sigh. I’m still in love with him.
I wish you that comfort, that constant sense of easy joy. All of the crap that comes with the new family… it will get easier eventually.
Enjoy your blessings!
Still in love with my FARMER (just clarifying… mental note… read, read, read before posting)
;-)
I can’t believe you did it!
Congratulations on this exciting journey.
The kids will do well, I hope she does too. ;)
Congrats and very nice. Na sas zisete.
Normally I can’t stand your posts but this ones a special moment not to be forgotten.
Hmmmmmmmm a 2 1/2 week silence and a twitter admitting that she is having a problem. Perhaps all is not well in farmville.
Congratulation!!
What a great story, i grew up in a farm, until i met my hubby to be who at first move in with me in my farm, we had a blast, everyday was a journey until one day i couldn’t stand up from my bed my left limbs felt numb, we went to the city since it seemed something serious and it was i had an aneurysm.
I had surgery the next day, luckily i am ok, but I still have to take Physical therapy, we live in the city now ,because of that, but on the weekends we go back to our love nest at the farm.
God bless You.
Miriam
I am a little late to the party, but congratulations!
I am so happy for you!
Still remembering our convo in Scottsdale where you mentioned that you really are meant to be in stable relationship.
Here you are.
Hugs to you, the boys and The Farmer. :)
-P
Wow…so sweet. What a lovely viewpoint of a special day.
Lucky girl. Two boys, living on a farm and having nature right out your back door.
i see your famliy is so eudemonic and happy.i admit i get a little bit jealous.And how lucky the children.
Okay, I’ve read everything about you and http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2009/07/29/the-sign-of-a-great-career-is-having-great-opportunities-and-saying-no/ (up and thru 4/20/10). Is that the edge of the universe or what? What has happened since then? You can’t just leave me hangin’ here……….
Nevermind…. I just figured out the calender thingie. This is all a very good read. Don’t stop now!!!!!
I hope you are as happy and blessed today as you were on your wedding day.
lovely to see these bright and shinny ideas and pictures. Specially when I am stressed i check this blog. it lighten ups me:-)