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My First Mother's Day

My very first Mother's Day was very special. I can't believe I am on the other side of this holiday now. It is kinda surreal. Thanks to Sami and, of course Lilia, I had a blast. First, i got to sleep in! Then I got pancakes and strawberries and coffee IN BED. I also received a beautiful mama necklace. Then Sami and Lilia went off to the grocery and I got the house to myself for about 2 hours. 2 HOURS! That was monumental. I have really missed that. Then we had some great friends over for a smashing meal. (see below)

One realization about my fist Mother's Day is just how truly amazed and proud I feel to be a mother and how completely thankful I am to my own mother. This last 7 1/2 months of my life has been so hard and so rewarding at the same time. It makes me realize how lucky I am to have such a fantastic, caring, loving, creative, inspiring mama.
Feast. Moroccan carrots and tomato/eggplant bruscetta, rice, beans and greens with pesto, 2 kinds of cornbread, and solar oven sweet potatoes.


My mama necklace from Bean.
It has an L on the circle and her b-day on the rectangle. Love it!

Short But Sweet

We has a quick but great visit with two fabulous friends today. They were visiting from The Big Apple. I hope they move back to NC soon and have babies! Sorry, no pressure, I want everyone to have babies. But, you have to admit, their babies will be extra cute and very stylish.
Bean LOVED Kerbie. I think the feeling was mutual.
Brandon said, "I'm not quite sure how to turn her." Hehehehe...so cute!

Yummy...Toes

Yum yum. My foot sure tastes good. Are toes on my new foods to eat list? I am pretty sure this is some kinda new yoga position.

Hello Beautiful

The gardens are really looking great this year. I am shocked because I was way to fat last summer to do anything productive in the gardens. This year I would love to plant many more things, but a little time sucker is not allowing me to do so. I'll be happy if I can just keep the weeds at bay.

Reggae Party

Yesterday we attended our friends annual Reggae party. Lilia had loads of fun watching her older friends play. We had fun with Liz's special rum Punch!
Mowing the lawn
Host of the party. Lilia loved playing with those blond curls.
The mallets were flying.


Beans is made of butter

7 Months Old!!!

I'm a tambourine girl!

Ode to My Mom

This post is dedicated to my Mom, aka Marmi. She has watched Bean grow through these last few months as much as she possibly can with living 10 hours away. 4 visits to NC and we have traveled to IN twice since her birth. Sami and I call her the baby whisperer. Half of Bean's wardrobe has been provided by her and many books and toys as well. She has been my ear when I need to vent or need advice. She is the best and we love her!!!! We really wish that my p's would move to NC. So, here is a picture show of Marmi and Bean over the last 6 months.
Bean, 6 hours old. Marmi was squealing the whole last half of the drive to Chapel Hill. She had been waiting many years for this day.
Thanksgiving. Bean is almost 2 months
Christmas. Note the red. Marmi knows how much Bean loves the fan.
6 month bday. Last day in IN.

Squash

Yesterday, I made some organic winter squash for Bean. It cost me $13, and I created 50 food cubes!! Holy squash. Today, her new food will be organic plain yogurt, then squash, then millet cereal. The fun never ends. Sami thinks I should teach baby food making/baby feeding classes. Does this mean I can quit my job???

Beautiful Gift

Mummi made Bean this amazing rag-doll, or Molla Maija, during her stay in NC. It is precious, beautiful, and took great knitting skill. I thought I was crafty, but this piece of art puts me to shame. I am sure she will be well loved.