Well-loved "rainbow sweater"

I bought this sweater for Emma years ago (it's a 2T) and she wore it nearly every day until quite recently. Lily put it on after Emma went to school, and told me she thought her sister would be mad. It's time for this sweater to be passed on to little sister, who will outgrow it soon.

Wild Geese, for my Dad

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lv_4xmh_WtE

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

 Sisters in the spirit

 I always wear this hat my Dad and I got at Old Bushmills whiskey distillery in Ireland, and today I had on his dog tags, green tights, a family scarf, energy beads from Mary. I do love St. Patrick's Day.

My new hobby thanks to Mary! Homemade bath fizzers are SO easy and fun to make.

New puppy

Lulu dog minds quite well for a little puppy. We love her.

Tomatoes growing nicely in their cages

 Tomatoes in their cages!

 Chard, two tomato plants and snap peas growing well

All the tomato plants, some looking better than others. Starting from seed in January is an experiment. Crossing my fingers!

Most special story of my career

http://bigstory.ap.org/article/7712a7261045403bafe541281f4ad132/coachs-adopted-toddler-builds-life-hoops-team

http://youtu.be/0QLx27mMDpU

The photos and video will warm your heart. I've been patiently waiting seven years for this coach to bring her child home since the moment she first mentioned it to me in May 2008, and have kept in touch throughout to finally tell this. You will fall in love with this little girl, and her mother's love faith, courage, and the community that embraced her to make it all possible.

Adventures in Arizona with Mary

 Nothing better than a Papago Buttes hike with an awesome pal

 Girls in the rocks

 Where on earth can you get two scoops this size for $2.43 total?! WHOOP!

 An Old Town Scottsdale Institution

 Mary next to a very important sign: "Watch out for flying balls and bats." ... 

Until next year, Mary, thanks for visiting. Such a special time!

 The wildest thing we did this alcohol-free weekend was go into Scottsdale Stadium, home of the Giants, with permission to check on a poker game between baseball writers.

Selfie. Don't look too closely for grays, please.

Cacti companions

So, we treated ourselves to almost-matching bracelets before leaving for the airport!