Ran into my mom at the grocery store after just having had breakfast with her. She saw the discount flowers I had in the cart and said her garden was in full bloom. I should just put them back and head over to her place. So I did. So much better than the store bought [...]

Mother’s Day kicked off in Northside for brunch. That’s me up there with my mom and brother. Then there was talk to put pavers or something down to eliminate lawn from my mom’s backyard. We decided to try gravel and that seemed to be the right way to fill in the path. Filled up both [...]

That is to say, Thanksgiving on the day of Thanksgiving. But it was proper too, with a turkey and fixins including some very tasty sweet potatoes.

After wielding the big camera for a good piece, I was happy to be home and just use the phone camera while getting caught up with everyone. Had dinner with my mom this night. Her kitty Shadow is now a full grown cat I suppose. He’s still cute. (Previously: Shadow as kitten)

My mom got a Fit! And I couldn’t be more excited for her. You know, Car and Driver puts this vehicle in their Top 10. True. Need more proof? Here are a few photos from the day she got the keys.

Met up with my mom for brunch on a rainy Sunday. Decided to give Melt a whirl as we’d only been there for lunch previously. I eyed her “Vegetable quiche in crisp potato crust” with envy:

My brother with mom And some vegetable soup – the first batch as the weather starts to chill. Perfection