top 10 things we did this weekend

It started with our birthday morning tradition. Lucky birthday child wakes up to flowers, candles, garlands, and a few presents. Coffee cake is served. The whole family is just as excited as the birthday boy.

He has wanted this game for ages, and Harriet the Spy was my favorite book in third grade. Shrinky Dinks from Firefly, a bike lock so he can ride to school, and some radical barefoot shoes that are pure 'Tiggy' made for an exciting morning. And rollerblades, oh my.



Kitty and Grandbear (my parents) sent him a golden treasure chest. Inside was a letter, a silk scarf with cats all over it to wrap his 'treasures' in, and a twenty dollar bill. Loved it, he did. I like the R. Nichols card.

We packed a party into the back of the car along with three bikes, for the get together with friends up at the pump track up at the college. I think we set the record for most injuries sustained at a birthday party. Blood and bruises galore! One of the boys said when he left, 'that was the funnest party I've ever been too!' His mom is still recovering!

Lew requested doughnuts rather than cake. I was so down with that.

Spinach and Kale are emerging. As are the deer, who ate more than a few tulips and iris. Aaargh!

I inherited a serious yen for rocks from my mom; she was always arranging them in our yard. We needed a bird bath for all the birds that are appearing these days, so Della and I set to work. We will use a nicer 'bath' when it presents itself, but for now, this plastic dish will do. I fear that this will also double as a cat bowl. We'll see how that works out...............

We ate lots of tapioca pudding this weekend.

I made a big batch of hummus for the week....we've eaten most of it.

It was yummy. And garlicky. And photogenic, by golly. Recipe to follow shortly.

This is our rock. It is RIGHT NEXT to the back door. Like five feet. It used to make me nervous.

It doesn't anymore. It is what my children do. And the neighbor's children. There was a lot of climbing this weekend. Della says, 'Spot me, Mama!' Alrighty, baby.

And we loved on puss a great deal. He loves it when we are all outside all day.

I hope you had a lovely weekend.
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DM interview has moved to a new time slot. Wednesday I'm thinking.