Moonshine Junkyard

 a bunch of merry girls got together the last weekend of april for our friend carolann's bachelorette slumber party camp-out. it was quite a whirlwind of bright activity. these first few photos and many others scattered throughout this post were taken by carina, farmer extraordinaire  and co-planner of the weekend's many delights. i love being around another camera lady!  upon my arrival, my girl suzanne greets the new little friend. carolann herself,  the woman of the hour, starting the weekend off right! we camped down in coloma right by the river in a lodge room with 20 bunkbeds. it was like the jolliest girls' camp ever. doniella and carina had brought flowers, vintage sheets for tablecloths, ice chests full of fancy cheeses, snacks, champagne, fruit, and other delectables. our whole group, filled with such talented ladies, chefs and scientists and socialists and activists and bookworms. that's kristen, kaitlyn,do...

 it was the most magical wedding, the most glorious celebration of love and community, the kind of event that leaves you absolutely swirly and breath-taken with purest love. there is something about the anticipation, all that getting ready, seeing everything come together, gathering together little by little all the various members of your tribe...people showing up, everyone helping and carrying things and working busily... you just know it is all going to end in an explosion of light and color and wonder and happiness. sooooo so so good when all my family is in town. there is nothing like it. they are my best friends in all the world. saturday, the girls hanging out in the motor home next to the barn. there were ten bridesmaids and ten groomsmen, quite a group! we each got to choose our own outfit as long as it was some bright shade of blue or purple. i love how all the colors looked together. i thrifted a calvin klein dress (n...