Tiger lillies love the dandelions

David and I have been pretty busy the past few weeks. In addition to planning our move to Phoenix, we've had a number of family-related events. It may sound kind of geeky, but hanging out with my family members is one of my favorite things to do. I don't think I tell them enough how much I appreciate them (maybe I'm not alone), but I definitely do.

Last weekend my sister had a modest graduation party with the family at my grandparents house. Seriously...my family has some outstanding cooks. It was a pitch-in of sorts that highlighted caramelized carrots (by moi, thank you very much), baked salmon and homemade shortcake with strawberries and whipped cream. Does it get any better? :P

Later that week, for her graduation present, I treated my sister to a cute dessert/tea time afternoon at the Heidelberg Cafe. For those who aren't privy to such an outstanding, authentic German eatery, it's on the SE side of Indy off 465 exit 42 (heading toward Lawrence). I'd been there once before to shoot some photographs for NUVO Newsweekly, but this time I sat and indulged in a few treats. Pics below.

In other family-related news and events, this past weekend my two handsome brothers graduated from high school. I'm so proud of those little dudes. I still picture them as tiny twerps running around with baskets on their head screaming at the top of their lungs. Now they're all grown up - a couple of studly men with bright futures. I have some snaps from that, too (below)!

Pictures from the Heidelberg Cafe:

I see a gnome sittin' on the can.


I got a multi-layer red velvet (I simply can't resist red velvet). My sister opted for a tasty danish.


Are you drooling?


We put a few pennies in here...couldn't make it work, though. I believe it was supposed to inform me of my future.


Enough German kitsch to get us through 2020.




Bear stein?


Gnomes, gnomes, everywhere!


Painted on the exterior. :P


Another exterior shot


Near the entrance.

And, one more group of photographs. These are from my brothers' open house this past Sunday:

Sweet William and Grandma


Handsome Allen and grandparents


William and grandparents


Hey good lookin!


Now there's a handsome stud.


BRAVO! Congrats, brothers.

Next update: I'll talk more about the Phoenix move. Stay tuned...!

Adios!
Wendy City