1. Two years ago my parents brought some iris bulbs from their garden, offspring of bulbs I had planted when I was a teen, and I planted them in this little bed I created. Along the edge I also put in some lupine seeds. Most of them didn’t sprout and the one that did sprout didn’t bloom at all that year. Nor did it bloom last year. But this year… Wow!
A true Miss Rumphius
moment. They are glorious! So many flowers. And so tall—almost up to Sophie’s shoulder. I need to plant more lupines.
2. Dom took this picture of me with all the kids. I’m pretty happy with it. Sure, Ben is pouting and Sophie is diving out of the shot, but that’s life.
3. I can’t remember if I already shared these or not. A lady at the library told us where there was a swan’s nest with eggs about to hatch. So we went to take a look. The nest was right there on the other side of the chain link fence, both swans were taking turns sitting on the nest.
We haven’t been back to see if the eggs have hatched. The thing is, it’s in the opposite direction from the library, the grocery store, the farmer’s market, everything. So it’s not easy to remember to just swing by. But I do want to see the cygnets.
4. Anthony took his lunch outside. How lovely it is that we can do this now! And how sweet is it that he is so independent?
5. I took Lucia outside to look at the irises and she started grabbing at the leaves in the crabapple tree. When I went to take her picture, she turned to look at the camera and oh it was the sweetest picture.
Sometimes she just looks like a little doll.
6. After the farmer’s market we picked up some pizza and subs and took them to the park for a picnic. It was hot, but the kids ran around and picked up acorns and had a grand time.
7. Last night we had our Saturday night farmer’s market bounty feast. Dom grilled some sausages and chicken and peppers and onions while I made some asparagus, turnip greens, and chard. While I was snapping a picture of my plate I noticed a little hand reaching out to grab at my plate. Lucia, who was sitting on my lap, snagged a piece of the turnip greens and even got it into her mouth. I don’t think she was very happy with the taste.
Oh Melanie, I will pray for your father! How scary! St. Peter, pray for us! (I figure he is as good of any of a Saint to pray for in response to a swimming accident – as he called out to the Lord on the water himself…okay, I know it is a stretch, but it just came to mind).
Most definitely. May God help him through this and bless all those good Samaritans.
Thank goodness for Good Samaritans. I will remember you all in my prayers.
Praying … and thanking God for good Samaritans!
praying for your dad, for you and your family, and for those good Samaritans…
Oh Melanie, praying with you and for your father, for your whole family. Strokes are so scary. My mother had a mini one recently that has meant big changes for us all. {{hugs}}
Offering up prayers for your Dad and for the good people who helped him. Also praying for you and your family.
Will offer next rosary for your Dad. May his recovery be full and swift.
Will offer tomorrow morning’s Mass for him.
Thanks for all the prayers, everyone.
Things are looking really good. His paralysis on the right side is gone and he stood up. He’s able to eat and drink. They’ve moved him out of the ICU tonight and into a regular room. He’s been working really hard on saying everyone’s names and can say at least a nickname for most everyone and full names for some.