i think i should rename this blog cheese
withdrawal. i started a diet, about the time i stopped blogging the last time, to try and alleviate headaches. i get them a lot. they are not always bad but generally pretty annoying and after having one for 3 weeks strait i decided enough was enough and it was time to try something a little more proactive. so basically it is an elimination diet including cheese, nuts, sulfates and other headache trigger foods. so far it seems to be helping at least to minimize duration and frequency. i have a way to go before i start adding things back in. i do miss my old friend brie...
we just had a lovely visit to cape cod to visit with
kevins family. here are some highlights. there were so many fun pictures, i posted a lot, but hopefully more will appear either here or on
kevins blog.
eliots first lobster
all to himself! thanks grandpa! he ate the whole thing.

the
gardella boys at at the beach after building a fire.
eliot had his first toasted
marshmellows and campfire hot dogs. it was a really fun evening watching the sunset and relaxing.

some kite flying was enjoyed.

i love that time of day when everything starts to turn
orangeish pink. so easy to take nice pictures.

we visited the heritage plantation while the rhododendrons were peaking down on the cape. it was the most opulent display of blooms i have ever seen. it was very unique, we will
definitely have to make it a yearly trip.


visiting uncle
tim on the roof deck in '
bostam' as
eliot calls
boston.
dr.
eliot. i have a picture of myself doing the same thing with a toy
stethoscope when i was his age. i will have to dig it up for belly comparisons.

the
fam. boy does that kid need a barber! i
dont realize how crooked i cut his hair until i see it in pictures.

and i have recently become rather obsessed with plant/tree identification.