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"Let's be cheerful"! We have no more right to steal the brightness out of the day for our own family than we have to steal the purse of a stranger. Let us be as careful that our homes are furnished with pleasant & happy thoughts as we are that the rugs are the right color and texture & the furniture comfortable and beautiful"! Laura Ingalls Wilder

Monday, August 29, 2011

a birth announcement







Larry and Debbie are proud to announce the arrival of the FIRST of their first fruits of the summer.
Name:  Tomato P.
Born:  August, 28, 2011


She's finally here!  My firstborn.  All pink (o.k., orange) and baby smooth.  Don't tell me she's not perfect because after all of the time spent awaiting her date...

Isn't she lovely?


Blessings, Debbie




Posted by no spring chicken at 12:01 AM
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40 comments:

  1. UnknownAugust 29, 2011 at 12:20 AM

    Congratulations...what do I send you? Salt and pepper or sugar?
    I can't wait to get some tomotoes in, but with jack frost still about, I'll have to wait for a month or so. Maa

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  2. AnonymousAugust 29, 2011 at 12:35 AM

    She is Lovely!
    Peace & Love
    Blessings

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  3. Tracey ~ CloverAugust 29, 2011 at 3:17 AM

    Oh Debbie, she is just adorable! Enjoy her.xx

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  4. KimAugust 29, 2011 at 3:29 AM

    She is perfect!
    Kim :)

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  5. RebeccaAugust 29, 2011 at 3:35 AM

    Congratulations. Do you see siblings in her future?

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  6. LynnAugust 29, 2011 at 4:00 AM

    She's a looker! Now, how does she taste?:@)

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  7. EmilyAugust 29, 2011 at 4:17 AM

    What a cutie! Congrats on your arrival!

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  8. TannaAugust 29, 2011 at 4:21 AM

    Tomato P. is perfectly gorgeous! And, I'm sure quite tasty!! LOL! Congratulations! I predict more to come. blessings ~ tanna

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  9. LindaAugust 29, 2011 at 4:33 AM

    Oh gee, how I love this post! It brought such a big smile to my face. I can totally relate. When we had our first peach from our peach tree 2 years ago, we divided it into 6 and all had a piece. Tomato P is amazing!
    Love
    Linda

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  10. MaggieAugust 29, 2011 at 4:42 AM

    ahhhh .... she's a beaut! how did you enjoy her?

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  11. AnonymousAugust 29, 2011 at 5:03 AM

    You will have to carefully divide her up for everyone to savor! love,andrea

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  12. DonnaAugust 29, 2011 at 5:20 AM

    I love her little tuft of green hair and her belly button! I hope she has many equally lovely (and delicious) siblings!

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  13. Deanna Rabe - Creekside Cottage BlogAugust 29, 2011 at 5:33 AM

    Congratulations, Mama!

    She's lovely!

    Deanna

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  14. SheilaAugust 29, 2011 at 6:04 AM

    Just the smile I needed. :)

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  15. JuliaAugust 29, 2011 at 6:25 AM

    I'm glad that she arrived safely. Congratulations on your new Tomato P. It brings a smile on my face. JB

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  16. Cheryl August 29, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    Ahhhhh...she is indeed perfect...in all of her pink/orange beauty! (I also love the vintage napkin on which she nestles!)
    Enjoy this newest little blessing! :-D

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  17. Farm GirlAugust 29, 2011 at 6:31 AM

    Very pretty addition to your family, I do hope you get lots more before it gets to cool.

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  18. LisaAugust 29, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    Congrats! Hope she's soon joined by many siblings. :)

    Nothing like the feeling of growing your own food...

    Enjoy! ~Lisa

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  19. JaneAugust 29, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    Thanks for the chuckle today, Debbie! She's a beauty!

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  20. LisaAugust 29, 2011 at 7:06 AM

    Oh my word - I thought you were going to say Hillary was expecting! ha! But your little tomato is quite lovely. Are you going to just look at it? Or will you eventually eat it?

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  21. MegAugust 29, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    Hehe this made me giggle so much. She's beautiful! Not the kind of birth announcement I was hoping for though... ;)

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  22. AnonymousAugust 29, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    Lovely, indeed. COngratulations! We harvested the last of ours on Friday - only two left on our deck potted tomato plant. Leaves all brown and dry . . . time to say goodbye - and just in time for Irene. It would have to be cleared from the deck anyway.
    This weekend - fall decor - change of season - and enjoying the last of our tomato harvest in a luncheon salad.
    Joy!
    Kathy

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  23. jeanAugust 29, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    Love it!

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  24. Janettessage.blogspot.comAugust 29, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    You are tooooooo funny...I thought it was going to be your first grand child! Congratulations and enjoy your bounty

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  25. Barbara F.August 29, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    Congratulations! I see you made another beautiful baby! Love the presentation, this tomato was born with a silver tray rather than silver spoon!

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  26. Cheryl August 29, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    You dear, dear friend!
    I am doing well, thank you so much for asking. It has been an incredibly crazy weekend! We live in the east, and were on the path of Hurricane Irene. So Friday afternoon, I was helping my friend set up for her daughter's wedding (the one for which Kati was a bridesmaid) which was to be held on Saturday. Then came a last minute decision to reschedule the wedding for THAT VERY NIGHT...in fact, only 3 hours from then! Phone calls were made, and people rushed home to shower, get dressed, do their hair and nails, and...yeah, right. In reality, we did what we could to be lovely in whatever time would allow...and scurried back to town for the wedding. Yikes!
    It turned out beautifully, by the way. (Kati did a post about the wedding on her blog.)
    Then on Saturday, we prayed and ate (too much!) and watched movies and waited for Irene to come and go. We were among the fortunate who did not even lose power!
    I am indulging myself in some birthday laziness today. Tomorrow is the memorial service for my friend's husband (also rescheduled due to Irene).
    And I am hoping for some "dull moments" in my future!
    {{{Hugs}}} from Cheryl...

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  27. AnonymousAugust 29, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    How will you enjoy your first fruit?

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  28. house full of jaysAugust 29, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    I think our baby girls need a play date! You sure didn't delay on the naming! ;) Congrats!

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  29. CathyAugust 29, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    Now how will you enjoy her with all this fanfare!

    I do not mean to insult or belittle your gardening abilities one little bit, but my eyes were beholden by her garment of display which reminds me of the handkerchief I lost at my Daddy's funeral...my very favorite.

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  30. Leslie August 29, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    Thanks for the giggle. I can imagine your pride in your new baby. I would feel the same way.

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  31. MaryannAugust 29, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    She is lovely, now how are you going to prepare her, might I suggest sliced with some buffalo mozerella and fresh basil with just a drizzle of olive oil. Tomatoes one of the best things about summer.

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  32. GloriaAugust 29, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    Hi Debbie,
    She is very pretty, indeed! After announcing her birth like this, I am not so sure how I feel about you having her in your dinner salad now though?! :/

    I hope you have a great evening...:)
    Blessings to you,
    xoxo...Gloria

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  33. Mrs. FordyceAugust 29, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    Oh how this made me laugh! Congratulations on your first tomato, it is lovely!

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  34. Susan BAugust 29, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    It's beautiful! Cute post! :)

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  35. MichelleAugust 29, 2011 at 11:04 PM

    LOL, Debbie!!! You're funny. :D

    Congrats on your first tomato!

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  36. TrishaAugust 30, 2011 at 6:13 AM

    And look how beautiful you made the arrival. :) Thank you for the grins this morning!

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  37. SueAugust 30, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    Congratulations Debbie, you are too much fun.
    Sue

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  38. Reginas CottageAugust 30, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    dear debbie,
    it's beautiful!!!!!!
    love,regina

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  39. SusanAugust 31, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Goodness Deb...look at all your followers! What a lovely little orb of delicious you have there :)

    Love you,

    Sooz

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  40. AnonymousSeptember 2, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    Congrats she is beautiful!! Clarice

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