the little tree that could

Last weekend, we were thrilled to welcome a young Japanese Lilac Tree to our family. For you non-urbanites, you may think, "What's the big deal?," however when you live in a green-starved section of Philly as we do, a tree is a big deal! Twice a year, you can apply to different local green organizations to try and approve your site & come bust through your concrete so some fantastic volunteers can come plant your newest little sapling! We were mucho excited (note banner on sad-looking front window box), and love our little bit o' green! Anyone have suggestions for names for our little tree that could?

Happy family with beautiful new lilac in foreground, which will hopefully be in stark contrast to the bleak concrete sprawl in the background, come spring! Can anyone spot the two newest additions to the Kidd family in the picture (note: Ivy is not one of them). Tee hee!