Hello My Friends,
Still no baby!! I never got around to posting yesterday...we were busy. My brother's visit was wonderful. He was here last Wednesday and Thursday and then again Monday and Tuesday of this week. He just took off for the airport and his flight home.
I did manage to do some cooking while Phil was here. I made a pear tart which was wonderful!
The flavoring on the pear slices was sugar, cardamom, ginger and lemon peel. I will definitely make this again! I also made some soups and stews and we gave a bunch of food to C&M for their freezer.
Yesterday Colin & Mailing joined Phil and I for a walk at the canal.
We saw a lot of blue herons (YAY!!). And with the leaves off the trees, it was easy to spot large hornet nests.
(Taken through the car window when we first arrived.)
We walked for almost an hour and then Fletch joined us for lunch. It was wet enough and chilly enough that we ate inside rather than on the deck overlooking the water.
This sign in the bar/restaurant cracked me up:
Escape Goat - LOL (Goat Yoga)!!
Today is Colin's birthday. (Happy Birthing Day to me!! LOL). It is a rainy, very warm day here. He texted me that he took his usual morning walk in shorts and sandals today!
Anyway, I have not done much knitting or stitching or reading. I've been having a hard time focusing on anything other than waiting on the baby! Mailing is scheduled to be induced late afternoon today (unless the hospital is too busy with folks in labor on their own). Hopefully I will have baby news soon!!
I forgot that your brother was coming back and hoped that your absence yesterday meant that the baby was on its way. But soon! Your pear tart looks beautiful and sounds delicious. Happy Colin's Birthday to you and I hope it's a Happy Birthday for the baby, too!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to Colin - and maybe even to the new babe!
ReplyDeleteI was hoping that no post to you yesterday meant baby! But at least she'll be arriving soon. Happy birthday to Colin -- perhaps he and his daughter will end up with the same birthday!
ReplyDeleteOOF I was hoping for baby news! Well I guess there is baby news. Mailing looks tiny!!! Can't wait to hear the good news!
ReplyDeleteI was hoping you'd say that all that walking got things moving along for Mailing but it sounds like she'll be induced anyway. Please keep us posted!
ReplyDeleteOh, how exciting!! I am very partial to December babies being one myself and having #1 Son the day after my big day. Sending positive juju for an uneventful delivery.
ReplyDeleteMailing is a sport to go on a walk. I'm holding a good thought for that little family.
ReplyDeleteWell, it's 10:45 pm your local time and I'm wondering if there is now baby news. How fun if the baby shared Colin's birthday!
ReplyDeleteThe walked looked fun and good for Mailing. She's a great sport isn't she?
Blessings,
Betsy
Here it is . . . the next morning . . . so I'm hoping that the baby has arrived and that Mailing is feeling good! (Can't wait for the news.) You've got so much excitement going on right now, Vera! Enjoy every moment. (And that pear tart looks divine!) XO
ReplyDeleteI am here on Thursday morning as well. Colin and Mailing have been in my thoughts and my hope is that there is a new baby there! I, likewise, am eager for the news! It sounds like you had a fantastic time with your brother... and your holidays are about to get all the more sweeter with that new baby! Happy belated Birthing Day to you! (and happy belated birthday to Colin!)
ReplyDeleteSending prayers for a smooth delivery and a healthy baby and mom.
ReplyDeleteMailing does NOT look 9+ months pregant in that photo! Sending up all the best wishes that there's a baby by now!!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday C!
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