MK's First 4th

Bit had an fun and relaxing first Independence Day. To celebrate, we went to a cookout at our church, which has a great view of the city of Birmingham's annual fireworks extravaganza - Thunder on the Mountain. She got to taste her first watermelon- and liked it immensely - dance with grandpa, wave a wand (and hit daddy in the face with the wand) and also watched fireworks. I was pretty impressed with how she held up - she watched with curiosity - no fear of the loud noise, but I think she was too tired for excitement. Seeing as she didn't freak out from the shaking of the ground and the loud noise, I consider it a success :)

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Tour de Cure 2012

Tour de Cure 2012, a set by cupcake1129 on Flickr.

Paul rode in the Tour de Cure in honor of his father, David Perry; his grandfather Leroy Perry and Terry Shaeffer, a close friend's father. He rode 20 miles and raised $275 in donations from friends and family. and MK and I met him at the finish line. I am very proud of my sweet husband for finishing his first bike race! Thanks to everyone who donated to help raise money for diabetes research!

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2012 Summit Farmer’s Market & Homewood Farmer’s Market

Urban Cookhouse will manage two farmer’s markets this summer—The Summit Farmer’s Market and The Homewood Farmer’s Market—with a dual purpose: to support local farming and to give back to the Birmingham community.

Both markets will contain a variety of vendors and growers. There will be local produce, breads, and specialty meats, as well as jewelry and customized crafts. Additionally, a cooking demo will be highlighted each week in honor of our great Birmingham chefs. 

The Homewood Market will take place every Saturday, May 12th-August 4th (excluding May 26th, Memorial weekend) from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. The marketwill be located in the Soho Parking Lot in downtown Homewood, located right behind City Hall.

The Summit Market will be on Thursday evenings at The Summit Retail Center, starting May 24th-July 26th. From 3 to 7 p.m. Vendors will be selling their products to the public. I am especially excited about this one as it's hard for me to get going on a Saturday with a little one in tow. Now, I can pick her up from school, and go grab some fresh veggies, and maybe even do a little shopping while I am there!

To learn more about Urban Cookhouse and both farmer’s markets, visit www.urbancookhouse.com.

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Tour de Cure

So the Pedalin' Perrys began as my husband was invited to ride with his company in Alabama's Tour de Cure.  The Tour de Cure raises money for diabetes research. My husband's father passed away in 2010 from leukemia, but he was also a diabetic, and that caused several problems for him that potentially made the leukemia treatment unsuccessful.  So, naturally, hubby is riding for his father - who (besides my own dad) was probably the greatest man I've ever known.  He is riding in the 20-mile ride, since this is his first ride. Other members of his team are doing the 100-mile ride (no thanks), and I am very proud of him for attempting this.  Plus, it has been fun finding a way to exercise as a family.  He reached his goal of $150 thanks to family and some co-workers, and has raised his goal to $250 - if any one wants to support Paul on his first ride, visit his Tour de Cure page.  The race is May 12, so stay tuned!

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