19 years ago today, I was at Decatur General Hospital and had delivered a healthy baby girl by C-section. It was the most wonderful day of my life. I have had the pleasure of being Rachel's Mommy for all these years. I love her so, and am so proud of her.
One year ago today, we were sitting at a little cafe across the street from this building sharing a glass of wine and enjoying the scenery. Do you remember where we were? Um, try Rome! I would kill to be there right now, with or without Rachel (Hey - it is a dog eat dog world!).
Here is Rachel in St. Peter's square. We had just been blessed by the Pope. This was a Wednesday, so he was actually out in the square only about 75 yards from us, not just blessing us from the window of his home. It was a pretty special experience. It is weird because I am reading Dan Brown's "Angels and Demons" and a Cardinal (in the book) was just found murdered in this very spot - Neat.
Here she is in a very special place. Do you recognize it. The stairs kind of reming me of a stadium or an arena, except very old.....
...yes, it is the Colosseum! Amazing place - such history - it was like being in the movies. I carried that Beetles shirt she is wearing as a gift for her. Good thing I did, because her luggage was lost and did not arrive until the 2nd night.
Happy 19th Birthday, Rachel - Greetings from Rome (at least in my head right now)
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You know I sat right between Luke and Tatum. I love every second of it. We had really good pizza at "The Village Pizza" on the square in Athens.
"Tori, Tori Hall.....do you want your cup or what? Should I get rid of this nice white O'Charley's styrofoam cup with your name on it?"
Happy Birthday Baby Girl - I think you are beautiful!
Here is Rachel in St. Peter's square. We had just been blessed by the Pope. This was a Wednesday, so he was actually out in the square only about 75 yards from us, not just blessing us from the window of his home. It was a pretty special experience. It is weird because I am reading Dan Brown's "Angels and Demons" and a Cardinal (in the book) was just found murdered in this very spot - Neat.
Here she is in a very special place. Do you recognize it. The stairs kind of reming me of a stadium or an arena, except very old.....
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They have been sitting on my table for over a month. I should be ashamed. I am going to plant them soon and will show you the results. I bought a new camera and I love it!
I love growing herbs. I don't use them a whole lot, but I am about to change that. The list of characters are (starting to the left of the spoon and going around the exterior) chives, strawberries, mint, cilantro, basil, oregano, varigated oregano, thyme, and lavendar in the middle.
Then we moved on to the honking water slide! It was so fun! This picture really does not do it justice. The slide is like 4 stories tall. And it is bigger than you think from this picture. That little blob in the middle of the slide is two people going down on a raft that is about 3 foot by 6 foot. I got to ride with Sarah. The second time we came down so fast we slid right past the life guard and the rope. I had to reach back and grab his hand to reel us back in! 
I had a great time at point mallard. It was a blast, but I sure am sore.... 