Our main mission was to join my aunt, cousins and their kids in their daily lives, so we went to football and volleyball games, attended a youth event at their church, and savored home cooked meals, crowded around the dining room table together. It was so good to catch up and spend quality time with them. However, we did also have some special adventures and meals out around the area.
When I first learned about Midtown Bramble and Bloom, I remember wondering “What exactly is a micro flower farm? And how does she grow enough flowers to sell or do a wedding?”
As a former Memphis resident, I used to go to Midtown on a regular basis. It is a quaint urban community, with small lots and charming homes. I figured that the owner of the farm, Marisa Mender-Franklin
If I am ever asked, I always name Birds Across The Sky, by Florence Page Jaques, as my favorite book. While it is true that I am passionate about flowers (making a memoir about bird an odd choice for a favorite), I have read this book several times and just enjoy it so much.
But first, a little background story… I found this book at a church resale fundraiser
When my first child was born, we made the mistake of not hiring a professional photographer to capture us as a new little family. This is something I have continued to regret. A few years later, we moved to St. Louis, and shortly after met Jill Fager, and her family. Turns out, we have a lot in common.