Today, Hubby and I are celebrating our 35th Wedding Anniversary...
These are two songs popular in the mid 70's that we decided would be apart of our forever after story...
Mr. and Mrs. Corey Butcher
June 28, 1975
Now and into the Future
Pictured right to left front row:Millie Koenig - Mother of the Bride, Dianna Koenig Butcher, Corey Butcher, Lucille Butcher - Mother of the Groom.
back row right to left: Donna Jones - friend and soloist, Janet Koenig Huff - Sister and Bridesmaid, Brothers of the Bride Dale Koenig, Ed Koenig, Brother of the Groom and guitar accompanist/soloist Bryan Butcher, Father of the Groom Don Butcher
Time is not the only thing that will keep slipping into the future,so will we as long as God allows... ;)
As I was looking through the way some one arrived at my blog over at the BlogLog I saw the query "When do Wild Raspberries ripen in Iowa?" I would like to respond to that question.
It is very likely that there are some Wild Raspberries being picked in the southern tier counties of Iowa as we speak.
Here is what the Wild Raspberries are doing here at Timber Life today. This afternoon you can see a red tinge beginning in the middle of the group.
They are pretty predictable in that they usually begin to ripen by the end of the third week of June. The middle black cap starts off blushing red. I begin to pick them when they turn black and shiny with juice filled pockets.
I usually eat them plain, as a garnish to several different foods or topped with Reddi-wip. Maybe, this year I will put them in some sort of dessert.
Another berry that is making a splash in the timber is the messy Mulberry. However, when it comes to right off the tree sweet treats they rank pretty highly.
The birds seem to have a homing beacon when the berries are at their best.
One of the bad things about the Mulberry is its ability to reproduce prolifically. Guess I will just have to take the good with the bad.
Gooseberries, the first fruit that I pick of the summer season, can be picked starting the last of May, the first part of June, it is one many find to create a pucker in its early green stage.
If the gooseberry stays on the bush and gets to the wine colored stage it is very mellow and even becomes sweet.
Whatever wild fruit that fits your taste bud you should be heading to the woods soon
So, to answer the question of "When do Wild Raspberries ripen in Iowa?"
Now is the time to keep an eye on your favorite patches....
One week ago and counting, Hubby and I headed South to the Des Moines, IA Botanical Center. A fantastic destination to learn more about plants of the World with seasonal additions to add color.
The day turned off like one you might experience in July, or August, but certainly not the last of May! Temps reached 90 degrees with high humidity to match.
The reason for this visit was because our family was adding a new member to it's ranks and the gazebo in the herb garden happened to be the chosen location for this happy occasion .
The winding paths,blooming plants and garden statuary made a very lovely setting for a springtime wedding.
Hubby's brother Bryan and his daughter,our niece Lexee, as they prepare to meet her intended, Jacob, in the gazebo.
The wedding party came a short distance from the main building to a circular path. The two people would go opposite directions on the circular path...meeting once again on the other side, Once everyone gathered the couple exchanged self-written vows.
Jacob and Lexee's Story
Jacob and Lexee met in 1990 when Jacob moved in across the street from Lexee's family. They became fast friends and developed a close, long lasting friendship, that survived teenage angst, college, and even other relationships. Throughout it all, Lexee and Jacob came out together and, in 2005, decided to stop searching for the wrong people and started dating. Three and a half years later, in October of 2008, Jacob popped the question.
So, after all their years together, on May 30,2010, they took their vows to become Man and Wife.
Truly,a joyous event.
A popular Des Moines night spot was the next stop. Closed to the public,the evening went to the next level.
Family and friends came to celebrate with the happy couple...Dining,Toasts,Dancing and laughter filled the air.
Such a beautiful wedding cake ! It was an all in the family creation. Lexee's sister is the artist who helped get the plan visualized to paper , then my daughter, Lexee's cousin, baked and decorated. What a wonderful team they made!
I believe my S-IN-L (son-in-law) even helped out on the base frosting application. ; )
Congratulations to the happy couple! May your lives continue be filled with Love, Laughter and Understanding... ;)
