June 23rd brought excitement to the farm. Our youngest daughter Kathryn Elizabeth – my Katy, Katy, was married here at home.

The progress on my novel stalled a bit – perhaps a month or so of preparations dominated my time. But the delay proved worthwhile, and fulfilling.

We plowed through the rain, and danced in the tent. We enjoyed the company of family, old and new, and friends from afar.

Amazing how a wedding pulls everyone together, including Conlan’s far afield:

and the effervescent the McCarty Clan:

And now, a week later, as the dog days of summer heat up the kitchen – things have returned to normal –

Yet will never be the same…