Last Weekend in Pasadena

Farmers Market and football. Why not? That's an interesting mix. As we arrived before 10:00am, it was early enough on a warm morning to catch the farmers market still going on. So, as my son was warming up and my husband watched our toddler on the playground, I decided to venture off to the farmers market. 

The produce smelt incredible. The vendors were so helpful. I haven't seen some of the produce available for many years. I was ecstatic. I wanted to buy it all, but I knew I still had at least 3 hours in the 100' heat and I didn't want anything to wilt or spoil so I was careful in choosing what to purchase and from what farm. 

I'm always bound to carrots after working at Bolthouse Farms Marketing Department for many years. I just can't help it. Cello carrots fresh from the ground are so pretty before they are cut into baby, crinkled, sliced, or chopped. This brought back so many memories from photoshoots and marketing materials. 

Then there was an abundance of melons not found in the grocery stores often like yellow watermelons, or a variety of sweet melons. I wanted to buy some for the boys to try. 

Fresh berries... 

I love to pick fresh berries off the vine and eat them. I was that little girl who would walk around my parents friends house and walk along their vines looking for berries to pick and eat. A favorite memory of childhood. They had such huge homes with acres and always a section of gardens that I was allowed to go pick from. I loved it! Great childhood memories. 

Then I found a stand with the strangest looking tomatoes. Not these up close, but to the left. They look like large chili peppers, but they are tomatoes. In fact this entire table was filled with different assortment of tomatoes. Very unique varieties. I'm not sure how a pasta sauce would taste from scratch or a salsa. But, I'm sure the unique flavor would be a nice change. 

They have many flower vendors which I wanted fresh flowers for our place. But, again the heat would have wilted them before we even made it through the game so I had to pass. It was just such a warm day to sit for 4 hours in the heat with produce. I couldn't leave them in the car. Next time we are at a location with a farmers market and the weather is cooler, I will be stocking up on my herbs and vegetables for our boys. There's nothing like fresh and unique produce from the farms. 

Off to football I go, Daniel had an awesome game. Catches, rushes, tackles, gaining yards... He's doing great. I'm so proud of him. He sets his mind to something and he can accomplish anything. Another athlete in the house. Mom is spending hours on the field again just like years ago. First is was my daughter and Daniel was running around, now it's Daniel and Landon is running around. History has repeated itself. 

TOUCHDOWN! Daniel! Great job my boy. It's hard to catch video or pictures. Things happen so fast at this age. I was able to catch this one because he was running for a few yards to the in-zone. I'm beyond proud of him. Injuries all over his arms. But, that's football. Treat it and keep going. 

This weekend is opening ceremonies. This should be a fun weekend. First official game is Sept. 5th. He's looking forward to that game. I'm proud of my Type 1 baby. Caring for diabetes is hard, being on a pump is hard, now school is starting and he is in AVID, accelerated classes, and football 4 days a week... This boy is one determined kid. Type 1 kids ROCK!