Milestone Memories

Something happened to me this week I will never forget. We have begun to teach Harper "kisses" which means Daddy kisses Mommy first and then Harper opens her extra generous mouth God gave her and gives sloppy sloppy kisses to Daddy and Mommy. Also, the last week I have really been making a big deal about the hug and she hugs me back. Well my precious girl this week hugged me so tenderly and genuine and before I pulled away she did and planted a huge sloppy sloppy kiss right on Mommy. It hugged my heart that my little sweetie was telling me she loved me! Ahhhh, tell me it just keeps getting better....

Farmer's Market Saturday

Harper Elle and I had a great time at the Farmer's Market this weekend. I know she doesn't look to happy but she loved seeing all the people and doggies that were just her height. I love how sweaty she was and this is pretty much the look she gives all strangers. Although only a few minutes later she will be their best bud. A little bit of Daddy and a little bit of Mommy for sure.
I have been roasting veggies like wild fire. Anything I see, I grill it, saute it, or actually roast it in the oven. This is what happened to the veggies I bought earlier in the week and the Fairytale Eggplant is to die for! Literally all you do is cut the ends off, slice it in half, and grill baby grill.
This is one of the lovely stands at the Farmer's Market. I walk by most stands getting to know the farmers and a little about their farms. Fishing for secrets and actually dreaming some day I may be on the other side selling something of my own. WHAT? I'm sure you are thinking... I don't know, but at this point I have babies, organic, local, and of course gourmet on the brain. The only thing is, I cannot hold up my end of the gardening for one household at this point, let alone one to produce a business of some sort. That is why I love the word dream so much. It can stay that perfect little thing inside your head as long as you need it to.

As for the rest of the weekend, lots of pool time for Harper. She is such a water baby, absolutely loves it. Lays her head back in the water, kicks her legs and arms, jumps from one person to the next, and splashes with the big kids. We are heading to Florida this weekend and I can't wait to get her in the ocean!

Silhouette

I had this silhouette made of Harper this weekend by Tim Arnold. Tim Arnold was hosted by Little Star in Franklin and he was amazing. He cut this silhouette in less than 10 minutes! He is known as "The Silhouette Man", is recommended by the Smithsonian, and is considered America's Most collected silhouette artist.

I adore this little treasure and cannot wait to find a special frame and home. Check out his tour schedule at www.facebook.com/silhouettesbytimarnold

Finds at the Farmer's Market

So thrilled with my goodies from the Farmer's Market Nashville. Don't get me wrong, I love my Franklin Farmer's Market but the one downtown has those extra special finds.

Fairytale eggplant, yum. Tiny little eggplants sliced and grilled. Patty Pan squash, it's just fun to say...doesn't it make you smile. Butter Stick squash, it's so gorgeous. And Eight Ball zucchini, waiting for the inside to be scooped out and stuffed with whatever sounds good.

We are going to be chowing this week, I can't wait to see which one will be Harper's fav. Who am I kidding, she will probably love it all:) Stay tuned for recipes.

Blackberry Pie, here I come!

Father's Day

Bob's first Father's Day was a hit. I made a really special book of a collection of pictures of he and Harper Elle. He loved it along with a few other special items.
It is so special to see the two of them together. It's like a little mini Bob in a sweet feminine package. Being a father brings out the most vulnerable side of him and allows him to be so silly at the same time. I have to say it looks damn good on him!
Being a parent is the most wonderful and hardest job I have ever experienced. I love you honey, you are doing a fabulous job!

Life as I know it is flying by.....

My little girl is growing faster than I ever imagined, work is piling up, my garden is so thirsty, and my dog wonders when the next time she is going to get an actual walk and not just around the block.
Harper Elle is on the move and it is full speed ahead. She loves to get into all the fun stuff she shouldn't! Her facial expressions are to die for. The blinking of the eyes are for "putting on" while eating or cutting up with whoever, the pout is coming out more and more but mainly after naps and hungry hungry time, and finally "KISSES" is for giving fabulous sloppy wet kisses to Mommy and Daddy.
Nana bought her this pool and she loves the water. Kicking and paddling the arms are a clear sign she is a water baby in the little and big girl pool. She's saying "Momma" and "Dadda", "All Done" after anything because she is so proud), and today Bob told me when she sees the cat at Nana's she says "at."
My favorite lately is whenever I pick her up, she holds onto the back of my arm and when I get really lucky she starts patting my back. She adores Moss and Moss adores her. They romp around together and I think Moss is so glad to have a sister that shares all her leftovers.....I admit it is so against my grain but it beats cleaning up the mess. This little one is my world and I find myself spending more time with her versus anything!

Pretty Princess