Making Friends

Saturday I went to the big spring opening of the Pepper Place Market. I walked up on this enormous, friendly Alaskan Malamute and his adorable admirer. Normally I would have chosen just one, but I love the series as they became friends!

Popsicle Series I - Mmmmmmm

When I decided to move my blog from Birmingham Alabama Daily Photo to Birmingham Through My Lens, it was to give myself some creative space to share photos with you when and if I felt I had something of interest. I always wanted to be able to do a little series now and again. Well it's summer in Birmingham and hot as hades. I've found some really cute kiddos cooling themselves off with icy treats and will share for a few days. I hope you enjoy!

Today, we visit the Pepper Place Market. There are several popsicle vendors there every Saturday and they do a booming business!

Know Thy Children

The Pepper Place Market has it figured out. Families flock there every Saturday morning, the parents love the music, the art, the crafts, the fresh produce, but the kids...not so much. Once they've had a Steel City Pop and run through the mister, they are probably dragging their feet and asking the dreaded question, "When are we going home???" Problem solved at this tent sponsored by the McWane Center and Fruit Shoot. A tub full of Legos etc. to keep kids safe and their hands busy!

Somebody's Responsible For This

You'll meet him another day. Meanwhile if you're into cute balloon hats, head on down to the Pepper Place Market today and get yourself one!

Dog Meets Hat

At the Pepper Place Market, this happens all the time!

Boy With Red Balloon

The Pepper Place Market

Flower Girl

So how could I possibly pass this up?  And you wonder why I visit the Pepper Place Market so often!

Learning the Ropes

One of the best parts about visiting the Pepper Place Market on Saturday mornings is getting to know the Alabama farmers and their families.  These sweet girls were  helping out by selling fresh picked corn. They could sell me anything!

Consider the Lilies

Saturday morning, I was sitting outside the Red Cat Cafe at the Pepper Place, having a coffee with friends and spotted this adorable little girl with her bouquet across the street.  They laughed as I jumped up, grabbed my camera, sprinted over, and asked permission.  I got three shots. Whew!

Cooling Off at the PPM!

Whoever thought up the misting tent at the Pepper Place Market deserves a raise!   By 10 o'clock it was already hot as hades so the kids, and a few big folks, took advantage of the cool mist.  I gave it serious thought myself,  but remembered what a bad hair day I'd have,  so I just took photos instead.