Goodness

Ted already posted most of my favorite pictures from the Independence Day bash he and Hathor hosted yesterday, but here are a few he didn't (mostly of V, because I love that little Peanut--and she has the most irresistible fat creases!):Bonus: Video of V's signature faceplant:


And here's the munchkin today on her official half birthday:
In other news I've been underreporting (I've been seeing the Peanut [and her parents, with whom I've now been friends longer than I haven't!] as often as I can this summer), I'm living in the Garden of Eden. We have picked Bing and Rainier cherries, Reka and Duke blueberries (80 pounds to date, with more to be gathered), and raspberries from the backyard.

Ter's garden also includes basil (remind me to tell you about my attempt at Hot Lips' summer squash, cilantro pesto, and feta pizza); parsley (we've made tabouli twice, last time with petite lentils and feta); kale (which we blend into green drinks); and broccoli (though I was out of town for its only picking yet). Tomatoes and cucumbers should be coming on soon.
And speaking of living in paradise, last weekend after the beach we Oregoned it up on our way back to Hermiston: Tilamook Cheese Factory; the Portland waterfront; the Historic Columbia River Highway to the Portland Women's Forum viewpoint, Crown Point, Latourell Falls, Shepperd's Dell Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and Multnomah Falls; and the Bonneville Fish Hatchery and Sturgeon Interpretive Center. Here are a few of those pictures, courtesy of Becca:

More to come!