So say these two. I’m inclined to agree. The week has been about clean-up outside and clean-up inside. And a party. Now I need to rest.
Don thanks you for all your lovely birthday greetings. He was truly surprised and amazed as he read them all. You are the best!
We had a lovely day yesterday culminating in a wonderful evening with a group of musician friends. Stir-fry, salad, munchies and sugar-free Julian apple-raspberry pie. Though we tried to steer our guests to the other sugary pie we had on hand, it didn’t work. They know a good thing when they see it. Delicious! A good time was had by all and I think Don really had a great day. We have declared this the birthday weekend. Maybe it will be the birthday month…
Since it has been incessantly raining for the last 3 days, I was scrambling to find some roses that still had petals.
This is the simple jar of roses that sat on the table.
The sun is out, though more storms are forecast for later in the day. I may mosey on outdoors and pull a few weeds. Perhaps I can persuade the birthday boy to move the stuff off the porch and onto the side of the road where we will add a big FREE sign. I want my porch back.
Have a great weekend.
Hi Claudia:
So glad you and Don had a nice day together. I vote for a Birthday month! (You know me.)
I mentioned you on my blog today. ;-)
Happy Weekend.
xoxo
Donna
Get that porch back, Claudia! It is essential to your mental health to have your porch. Tell the birthday boy it is his exercise for the weekend. I want to see you out there with the dogs, lounging, enjoying the view.
Brenda
I want my porch back too but the dad gum wasps just aren’t cooperating! Dad gum it.
Di
A lovely way to spend your days…celebrating with friends, and being cozy at home. Yes to the cleared porch and did you say FREE??? Good thing I am too far away.
Happy Rainy Summer Weekend…
Sorry for not visiting sooner, belated Birthday wishes to your hubby! The dogs do look exhausted-ha! So glad you had a good time with your visitors and the pie sounds scrumptous!♥
ah, they look sooo sweet!!!!
I would love to know what that Julian pie is! So glad your hubby had a wonderful day and that your evening was fun and full of friends and music. Ann
I want to porch swing available for a visit, so get it ready. Scout and Riley look so worn out! Give them a kiss from their Aunt Mere
Nothing like a party to get us sprucing up the house and tidying up the garden. Porches are essential for mental health lounging! Sounds like a lovely party.
~Sandy
Sounds wonderful!
So glad Don”s birthday was a success!~Hugs, Patti
Yay! a fun party for Don! I am glad you all had such a great time.
Hugs,
Terri
Hi Claudia,
So glad that Don had a wonderful birthday yesterday! Sounds like a great evening and the food selection sounds wonderful! That pie sounds delicious! Enjoy your Sunday with Don and your cute dogs. Hope you do something relaxing and fun today… Happy Birthday, Don! Enjoy! I am not too far behind you…57 on my next birthday. I always say, “I will never be this young again!” That always helps to change my feelings about my birthday and help me view it in a positive light! Have a happy day! xoxo Kim
So, glad the b-day party went well. But I agree, why do we stress so over entertaining. Take a good breather today and sit back enjoy the Sunday sun and your garden with a good book on that wonderfully shady porch.
So glad Don’s birthday was awesome. Get some rest will ya?! I love those roses and especially that jar. I love that bluish tint to it. Blessings, Joanne
You had a wonderful week-end feast- with great meal, and cosy people-how great, Carolyn- your roses are sooo beautiful—I hope it will soon be better a weather for you, dear.
xox,Dorthe
I’m a bit late for the party but I wish Dan many more happy birthdays none-the-less.
Nice to see you back home again :)
Claudia dear,
Of course you like my Mockingbird Studio, honestly, I named it five years ago before I knew about you…I’m not a copycat, but I must say…don’t we have good taste?
So happy that you’re harvesting from the seeds I sent. Me too, but it has been hot and some are bolting now.
Sending a pocketful of joy,
Sharon Lovejoy Writes from Sunflower House and a Little Green Island
A belated happy birthday to Don! (Though if it’s a birthday month, I guess I’ve still got time.) Many happy returns!
Happy new week to you…it is a stormy one here today too.
xoxo
Yep … the dogs say it all! Glad it was a wonderful time of celebration!
Belated “Happy Birthday” to your husband. Sounds like you had a wonderful time. I noticed the metal tray on your coffee table. Love it…brings back memories of my Mom…she had the same set at her home for years.