I have a wonderful family. I don’t keep up well with all the birthdays but I know today is Cindy’s birthday. She is a lady of strong faith who has worked tirelessly, with her husband, to raise a beautiful family of eight children and who knows how many grandchildren (another thing I can’t keep up with). I am grateful for the example of her life and for her constant love.

Michelle has gardening fever and has worked hard to bring along all kinds of flowers, fruits and vegetables. Sometimes they start as seeds inside the house. Othertimes they start as small plants outside. But predictable growth usually requires lots of love, planning, energy, and time. 

But the melon plant below was a complete surprise. It just started growing on its own. Granted it is growing in the middle of the compost pile, the most fertile part of the yard. Hard to know when those little seeds made their way outside. 

Mel brought her baby into work today. Like Mel, she is happy and bright. I am glad we had a fun moment of distraction with baby Ellie.