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Homes featured in Glorious Gardens Three Homewood homes will be among the six residential gardens around Birmingham to be shown in the biennial Glorious Gardens event held by Birmingham Botanical Gardens. The June 2 event will also showcase the public garden of Railroad Park in downtown Birmingham. Homewood gardens are: Barbara Saurer and Brad White at 316 Greenwood Street; the John and Catherine Close Garden at 321 Greenwood Street; and the Ross Cottage, owned by Neil and landscape architect Jane R. Ross at 501 Kenilworth Drive. Each of the six tours provides an in depth view of each garden while educating visitors about the art of planting, gardening and landscape design. The mission of Glorious Gardens is to promote public
knowledge and appreciation of plants, gardens and the environment as a whole. All-access tickets to the event are available to the public for $25 at www. bbgardens.org/gloriousgardens. Tickets may also be purchased at Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Leaf & Petal at The Gardens, Leaf & Petal in Mountain Brook Village, Leaf & Petal at the Summit, Oak Street Garden Shop, Colliers Nursery, Sweet Peas, Myers Plants & Pottery and Plant Odyssey. Volunteer guided tours will be available during Glorious Gardens hours, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 2. The Alabama Symphony Orchestra will perform on Sunday, June 3 at 6 p.m. For more information about the event, contact Shelly McCarty at 414-3965 or smccarty@bbgardens.org.
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underwrite many of our scout programs such as monthly campouts and annual high-adventure trips,” said Steve Lloyd, Troop 97’s Scoutmaster. Last year the troop raised more than $19,000, and its goal is to exceed last year’s total. Please contact Bert Allen at 5405343 or bertjudy@hotmail.com for more information or to arrange a pickup. All donations are tax deductible. The troop leadership wishes to thank the community for faithfully supporting the boys over the years.
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Twins Grayton and Ben, Age 7, Shades Cahaba first grade Little brother, Parks, age 3
Twins Anne and Eva, Age 2 Big sister, Reed, attends Edgewood
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What was your first reaction when you discovered you were having multiples? We were absolutely thrilled! My husband said when he learned it was going to be two more girls, he considered adding a second job, but he just made an appointment with a urologist instead. Describe your twins’ personalities/ relationship. Eva is very independent, friendly and feisty. Anne is really funny, and she’s always trying to take care of Eva. They have a lot of fun together, and they both adore their big sister. What is special or unique about having multiples? They are always aware of where the other one is and what she is doing. Eva is very proud of herself when she shares with Anne, and if Anne has something, she always wants to make sure Eva has one, too. What is something people would find interesting or surprising about your twins? People often ask which twin is “the dominant one,” but they take turns being in charge. Now that they are older, it’s easy to keep them on the same schedule, but it was really hard for most of the first year. They have always slept in the same room, and the sound of the other twin waking up (even loud crying or yelling) does not wake the other one!
What was your first reaction when you discovered you were having multiples? Beyond shocked! We had just gotten used to the idea of being pregnant. We thought when the ultrasound technician said, “there are two of them,” she was referring to ovaries – but she meant two babies! Daniel and I went to lunch after the first ultrasound and could barely talk to each other. We were in such shock. Now, we can’t imagine life any differently. Describe your twins’ personalities/ relationship. They are best friends but have very different interests and motivations. Ben plays soccer and baseball and is dying to play football and really loves running. He is the trophy collector of the two! He follows his Dad around at night asking about football plays, scores, highlights, etc. Grayton would spend all of his time camping under the stars if we let him – he loves the outdoors, especially hiking. He is our free spirit! When we go to Auburn football games, Ben is completely into the score, the plays, the players and Grayton is concerned with the health of the Eagle! What is special or unique about having multiples? I think what is key is to not let things that are out of your control get to you, not to let the messes and crazy days get to you and most importantly, to enjoy every stage because it goes by at twice the speed with twins. Daniel is a very handson dad, which is beyond helpful. I think what is particularly important as a parent of multiples is to cultivate their differences. For two children who look just alike, it can be easy for people to think they are just two versions of the same person, but they are so different in personality, interests and temperament.
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Boy Scouts to hold pancake breakfast, silent auction, garage sale at Trinity Boy Scout Troop 97 is hosting its annual Pancake Breakfast, silent auction and garage sale on Saturday, May 12 at Trinity United Methodist Church, 1400 Oxmoor Road. The event runs from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall and church gym. The now-famous Pancake Breakfast includes pancakes, sausages, coffee, juice and Boy Scout-manned table-side service. Tickets for the all-you-can-eat breakfast are only $5 per person and may be purchased in advanced or paid at the door. “Our annual fundraiser allows us to
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