Sunday, Carter's Birthday, is one that we will probably never forget. His 15th birthday was a day that he chose to show his true teenage colors in front of friends and family. By way of extreme contrast, it was a beautiful day outside, our gardens are in full summer bloom, and we had great food and a good visit with Ann's parent's Mary and Bob.
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| A Rare Smile |
Despite his being the rear end of a horse for 99% of Sunday, I actually caught Carter with a smile on his face.
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| Baba Ganoush |
For an appetizer, Ann asked me to make baba ganoush from three small eggplants that we had in the cooler, so I did. I haven't made baba ganoush in so long that I had almost forgotten how simple and delicious it is!
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| Ann Assembling BLTs |
When Ann asked Carter what he wanted to eat for his birthday, I don't think either of us were expecting the answer to be BLTs. Steak, perhaps, or pizza, more likely, but a BLT? Never! How good is a great BLT like the one below?
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| Glorious Eats! |
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| Carter Asked for This Cake |
And now, so that we can finish on a happy note, here are some photos from my stroll around the gardens on Sunday morning.
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| Echinacea |
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| Volunteer Sunflowers |
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| Volunteer Butterfly Bush |
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| It's Finally Hibiscus Season |
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| Bumblebees and Hummingbirds Love Anise Hyssop |
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| Dinner Plate Sized (see how tiny the bumblebee looks?) |
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