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Morning Chatter

Some of Abigail's morning noises, sounds, ramblings, and songs.

And now, some singing.

Home Grown Goodness

There is a pleasing satisfaction to eating what you have grown. While driving here and there around town I listened to Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver. Memories of my parents amazing garden coupled with ideas from the book made me wish for plot of land to grow anything and everything in--as well as the strength, courage, and energy to do so. I realized my limitations though---so we started small. Last spring we planted tomatoes, cucumbers, basil and flowers. Remember this post? 2 of the 3 grew (I think we'll skip the cucumbers next year and try something else). 1 of the 3 were continually eaten by bugs? rats? we're still figuring out who the devil is.....but we came to the rescue to save most of the deliciousness of the 15 or so tomatoes harvested thus far. A few more are still growing. I check on them everyday. As you can see, they aren't perfect---but who needs perfect? We have basil coming out our ears. Live near by? Come and get some.

The flowers, although past their prime now, have been a joy to me daily as I look out my kitchen window. They've brought visitors too: bees, humming birds, & creepy crawly bugs, but mostly, they've brought delight. Last night we celebrated our harvest by eating home made salsa--using 9 of our tomatoes. We also enjoyed Black Bean Taco Salad with Lime Vinaigrette, again using our tomatoes. It was good. Actually, it was much better than good. It was pleasing, satisfying, & deliciousness all at the same time.

Oh Happy Day

Abigail & the Phone

While it doesn't catch her at her peak of loudness or conversational skills, it gives you a pretty good idea of what Abigail sees me doing a lot of the time.

Pictures of the Celebration

Pictures, pictures, and more pictures of the celebration day.

The celebrating began at the fountains. Abigail adores water and was a very happy camper (even though I forgot her swimsuit).

We were all happy with Five Guys Burgers and Fries afterwards.

The birthday dinner: taco salad, watermelon, and corn bread.

The party guests.


Best for last: the cake. YUMMY. Abigail got her very own "mess" cake--and make a mess of it she did. The adults got their own cake as well, complete with delicious fudge icing.

Abigail Meets Cake

For a long while, our whole pregnancy, we didn't have a name for Abigail--so, she was always affectionately referred to as, "baby girl". Well, our baby girl turned ONE today.

It was a happy day for a happy baby girl and her happy parents.

More pictures to come.