First things first

This has been a week of firsts. The most exciting for us without a doubt was when Eli stood up by herself. We were so proud! However, she was much more excited when she learned to stand on her head. We were at free concert in downtown Durham lounging on the grass and Eli decided to dance. She just stood up and started shakin’ it. It was cute. Mean while, Emily has been hard at work creating meals that won’t kill Eli! For those who don’t know she is has moderate to severe allergies to many foods including wheat, dairy, and soy. Try making a meal without any of those ingredients! This week Eli experienced spaghetti, pancakes, and a cupcake. As you can see, Eli thoroughly enjoyed herself. Emily is beginning to see the rewards of her first garden. We have had some delicious tomatoes. Our current tabulations appraise them at approximately $150 a pound. They are for sell if any one is interested! The cucumbers are growing as are the zucchinis. We have peppers, cabbage, beans, a carrot (yes only one) an onion, and various herbs. The garden is like a second child, we both go out to check on the garden each day to see its progress. Joe had a first as well. Watch this as a prelude.
Tommy Boy - Click here for more amazing videos No, Joe wasn't pulled over by the cops and Yes he was attacked by a swarm of angry yellow jacket wasps, and they were real. He escaped with a single, yet very painful, sting on the top of the head! Joe and the missionaries from the church went to help do some yard work for an elderly lady in the neighborhood behind us. Other than the suffocating heat things were fine until one of the elders chopped an old stump in half with an axe and disturbed a sizable population of wasps. The rewards of service will be felt for the next couple of days at least!