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April 18, 2008
Sparks Fly on E Street
It's a sad, sad day here at January One. Things will never be the same. And the fact that Danny Federici died of Melanoma, a dreaded disease we have first hand knowledge of, makes it all the worse.
Yesterday our family spent the day at the Jersey Shore, literally miles from where The E Street Band got it's start. It was going to be a happy happy post, but now it will be something of a tribute to the band that has given us so much.
Thanks Danny! R.I.P.
Dining Al Fresco!
Posted by Cara at April 18, 2008 11:14 AM
Topics: Baby? OH BABY!
~ Bruce
Comments
thank you for the lovely photos of the day at the beach:: i can hear the waves coming in, and feel your happiness!!
Posted by: kelli ann at April 18, 2008 11:20 AM
What a beautiful family. I am so happy for the three of you.
Posted by: CatieP at April 18, 2008 11:37 AM
And then there were three! Love the last shot of the family here.
Posted by: katia at April 18, 2008 11:45 AM
Oh my goodness! She's gettin so big! Can I say that I adore the shot of her kissing on G? How sweet!
Posted by: knittingnurse at April 18, 2008 11:54 AM
What a beautiful family!!!
Posted by: Lisa at April 18, 2008 11:59 AM
Meli's first day at the beach! You all look so happy. XOXO
Posted by: margene at April 18, 2008 12:03 PM
I'm absolutely heartbroken about Danny Federici. I'm also thrilled for you and your beautiful family. Great stuff, Cara.
Posted by: regina at April 18, 2008 12:05 PM
What a perfect day at the beach....and looks like you guys had it all to yourselves!
Posted by: Heather at April 18, 2008 01:23 PM
Cara: I knew that you would have something about Danny's passing up today. So ironic that you were at the shore yesterday - a fitting way to remember a great musician. The video on brucespringsteen.net with Danny playing the accordian is priceless and poignant.
Posted by: MKR at April 18, 2008 01:44 PM
Thanks for the lovely pictures of a truly lovely and happy family and for your mention of Danny. Best of everything to a wonderfully beautiful Meli.
Posted by: Jan at April 18, 2008 01:46 PM
I have to delurk to say that when I heard this sad news this morning my first thought was oh my goodness, I hope Cara's ok.
You guys are one beautiful family! Congrats on a beautiful baby girl - - - {almost} makes me want another one....... :) kc
Posted by: kc at April 18, 2008 01:56 PM
The music world has suffered a sad loss, thanks for mentioning it.
Can I say, you seem to have slipped into mothering with and ease and grace that shows how much this baby was meant to be with you. You are a natural.
(Okay, tell me the truth, all the crap you are keeping off the blog, spill.) :)
Posted by: Teresa C at April 18, 2008 02:21 PM
Love that third photo -- Meli looking STRAIGHT at you, G so protective.
I am very sorry for your loss. Damn cancer.
Posted by: Vicki at April 18, 2008 03:28 PM
Thought of you this morning when I heard the news. Very sad. But what lovely pics of your little family.
Posted by: Jennifer at April 18, 2008 04:59 PM
Sad news indeed. All the more reason to give thanks for the time you've been given with G.
The photos from the beach are super! I can't wait to take my little man to the beach this summer. Awesome! Keep on enjoying your family! :)
Posted by: Sarahfish at April 18, 2008 06:32 PM
oh we have those jammies she's wearing, I can't remember if its the purple or pink ones that have sheep on them. Carters has an entire line of green and yellow outfits with sheep on them still in their stores.. love it. It's not with the normal play cloths, its in a special section hanging on the wall, they have dresses, onsies and stuff and even a cute dolly to match. I AM A NERD YES INDEED.
Posted by: pixie at April 18, 2008 07:13 PM
The picture of Meli trying to get milk from Daddy's nose is precious.
Posted by: tricia at April 18, 2008 07:39 PM
beautiful photos! where on the jersey shore were you? i miss that place!
Posted by: mai at April 18, 2008 08:21 PM
I'm 5+ years melanoma free (fingers-crossed) - such a sad passing for someone so talented. Lovely, lovely pictures. I love the beach but never went until I was older - such a great start for Mellie!
Posted by: robin at April 18, 2008 09:13 PM
You were the first thing I thought of when I heard the news. Very sad.
But your day at the beach looks happy and fun. I love your pictures. Keep up the good mommying!
Posted by: Carolyn at April 18, 2008 09:58 PM
Love, love, love the photo of Georgie and Meli, with Meli looking straight at the camera (and you)! Thanks so much for sharing these....
Posted by: janna at April 19, 2008 12:14 AM
She's growing so fast! You three make a beautiful family!
Posted by: Carol at April 20, 2008 05:39 PM
I too went to the beach this weekend. You have a lovely family and I enjoy your blog!
Posted by: karen at April 21, 2008 12:07 PM
Congratulations on your beautiful daughter! I was enjoying reading the tale of her birth and your first few days at home. However, when I got to your April 2 blog and saw your use of the word, F***, I was very disappointed. I am no prude, but I must tell you that I feel that its use did nothing to add to your narrative...and your daughter may want to read these accounts one day...
Posted by: Jay at April 21, 2008 12:22 PM
congratulations on your beautiful daughter! :) as I scrolled down to your post about the first night I couldn't help but think "you *did* notice that she comes with a warning/advertencia label, right?" ;)
Posted by: annmarie at April 23, 2008 10:37 AM
Oh that sweetness! I miss it so!
She's so very lovely...
Posted by: flair at April 23, 2008 09:25 PM
Those are the most precious pictures! I can't get the big grin off of my face from looking at them all. You have such a talent Cara.
Posted by: Stacey at April 24, 2008 12:19 PM