Signs...

When Mike moved to New Jersey 15 years ago our landlords planted a dogwood tree outside our front window. Year after year Mike was so upset that in the spring time it would grow back its leaves but never flower. Last year we got a few buds which was nice to see when we got home from Cincinnati after our month long stay there offering a sign of happier days ahead. Well this year the tree is completely in bloom with flowers everywhere - a sure sign that even happier days are ahead of us with Daniel.

It is actually pretty ironic that the tree is in such full bloom today since this time last year the Drs. in Cincinnati removed Daniel's breathing tube making him completely trach-free. What a difference a year makes!!!

On a funnier note - given the price of veggies this year we decided to try our hand at gardening a bit more than last year. (One must think I have time on my hands but I don't. Just being economically.) Anyway, Mike purchased a ton of seeds, which I planted in our greenhouse. So far we got corn (yes, corn) herbs, and sunflowers. The grand plan is to plant tomatoes, peppers, green beans and pumpkins. I draw the line at eggplant. Here our seedlings.... Watch out Martha and Judy, here I come.......