Not that we have been shopping or anything.......

......but maybe just a little! Shopping and knitting, and just havin' general fun in the little kiddo departments! These are the two "welcome" outfits we have been putting together the past months for the new little one, formerly known as "Wadsworth".  So, Abby! You can see that on some level, maybe we knew you were going to be a little granddaughter, given the full-speed ahead commitment on the pink side, and the more middle-of-the-road, "hmmm, but if she's a girl, she can still wear these!" flavor on the blue side! Not even a day old and I can't even picture you now as anyone but who you are! Already you have a big, giant place in my heart!  Big as all outdoors, where, incidentally, you and I will spend a great deal of time - and you will need the genuine overalls for this! 

You and The Commander and I will be havin' some BIG fun at Little Bird Farm!  That's for SURE!  And there are a coupla very special boy cousins who will show you just how to do all kinds of things! By the way, when you come, bring your mom & dad and your best friend Riley-pup too!  Soon!! 

Meanwhile though, see you soon at your house!  

Announcing.........

Our sparkling new star!  Abby!   Abigail Jane, on her passport.  And in the words of Dr. Seuss, "Oh!  The Places (She'll) Go"!   Upon hearing the announcement that Miss Abby had arrived a week early, clearly disregarding her due date and the date of the arrival to Texas of these grandparents, a friend remarked that it is very important that children set their parents (and grandparents) straight early, regarding their own timetables.  I know my friend was joking, but clearly, I think we all know who will, now & forever, be in charge!  

A big Thank You to the sweet family and friends of Little Bird and The Commander - for your precious wishes and prayers and love - for our blessed addition.

Our Granddaughter

We haven't met her yet; we haven't even seen a picture of her.  She is only a couple of hours old. But we already love her so!  We are smitten! While talking with our son on the phone - the new daddy - I could hear tiny squeaks and coos.  I could feel my heart stretching! Today is a sweet day and we welcome our tiny new granddaughter into the world!  I will do everything I can to make her world a gracious and safe place to inhabit.

Welcome to the world tiny one!  Abigail Jane!

Visiting California's East Bay

I really think there is no place on the planet as lovely as northern California in March.  I know it has been very mild and lovely in New Mexico this week, while I have been away visiting the Commander here in the East Bay.  But honestly - the color and fragrance of the wild flowers on the Sonoma Coast, the blooming sub-tropicals of Oakland and San Francisco, the farmer's markets, these have taken my breath away!  Coupling these sights and aromas with the artisinal cheeses, the perfect lattes,  and the ACME bread - nirvana!!  Or maybe it is just that I get to do and see all these things with the Commander, that makes it all seem so incredible.  I don't know. 

Our perfect day yesterday (the day our baby turned 30, incidentally!), included an early evening stroll through one of my favorite places on earth - Green Gulch Farm - near Muir Beach.  The things we see there never fail to light my fire!  Organic gardening as it is meant to be done - meanwhile producing THE best vegetables and fruits with utmost respect for mother nature. This photo is one we took there - "May Peace Prevail".

Our First Lady began a garden today at the White House!!!  The first since Eleanor Roosevelt! THIS is GRAND news for America!!  It brings tears of JOY to my eyes!  More of this kinds of news - please!

And......may peace prevail.  

   

Our 1st Fruit Tree Blooms!

Though it is too early for such things (global warming, or is this normal?), our first fruit tree has burst into bloom.  It is so very pretty!  And fragrant.  Our pruning was so extreme, I was concerned that the poor dear would simply give up. But this guy has produced an amazing display of flowers! Is it possible that NM will not have another frost?  Not likely. Who knows these days?  Having been away for the past 13 springs, I would be the last to know.  But like every gardener on earth....I am an optimist!