Birthday Day

It rained all night and the scent of lilacs is extraordinary this morning. 

It is K's birthday, so we celebrated by sleeping in,

 snuggling

 

and playing with toys.

 

 Next up brunch...

 

Happy Birthday, sweetie.

 

Reasons

Lilacs, Lupine, Lilies

Columbine, Clematis, Chives

Asparagus

 

Forget-Me-Nots, Fern, Rhubarb

Hosta, Hummingbirds, Hydrangea

Strawberries

Peonies, Primrose, Parsley

Thyme, Trillium, Tulips

Violets

 

Solomon's Seal, Sweet Woodruff

Lily of the Valley, Jack-in-the-Pulpit 

Dandelion

Robin's Eggs, Wood Thrush Song, Owls

Peepers

So many reasons to be happy. 

One year ago today I had my left foot cut open and finally fixed. 

The scar is healed and most of my strength is back. 

That single event set in motion a series of happenings we never imagined.

Now a year later I see that this gimpy foot may have been one of the best things ever to happen to a girl. 

So happy to be here now.

Cue happy dance.

We are in Philly and staying in Kathy's apartment for the very last time. It is a quiet, peaceful space but so very sad and empty too. Most of her belongings are gone and so is her spirit. She didn't linger long after she passed. I imagine her flying as high and fast and she could when finally freed from her body. Hightailing it outta here and off to her next grand adventure. 

We miss her so.

Heaven.

Jump

Today is the day. 

It is K's last official day in the employment of AD. 

We're writing a whole new story and it looks nothing like the old one. 

We know if we wait until we're ready, we'll be waiting forever. 

It's time to jump!

TGIF

Thank God I'm Finally (Feeling Human Again)

We received the most unwelcome of welcome home presents in the form of the latest god awful, butt kickin', I've-been-hit-by-a-train stomach flu that's making the rounds in our neck of the woods. It's not for the faint of heart. It struck on Monday evening just after a delicious dinner of pizza and kale salad and kept us bed ridden for three days. Today for the first time we awoke feeling somewhat human again. Let the grand game of catch up begin.

Ever grateful for our devoted corp of kitty nurses who kept us warm and well snuggled.