Thank you SO much for all of the comments yesterday wishing me a Happy Birthday. You all came through in a big big way and it was a fabulous day! Really, everything was perfect, from working to a pizza party (to talk about health care options but still, free pizza), to a contract meeting with my boss, to interviewing for a library opening, to a brewery full of music and friends and great food to . . . well . . . everything. It was just wonderful.

And, speaking of wonderful, check out this Moses Basket, which is currently hanging out in our den. It’s draped with the baby blanket I knit and it’s just waiting for . . . the baby. 12 days and counting now!

Have a great weekend, friends! Enjoy every moment as if it’s your birthday!

I’m not ready for fall and our weather the last few days has been decidedly summer-like but nature is the truth teller and these gigantic pine cones can’t be ignored. Sigh.

You know what else can’t be ignored? The weekend! After so many busy weekends we’ve got one that’s relatively low-key and I can’t wait! Hope yours is great, too.

One of my favorite Cape Cod vacation traditions is going to Sprout Farm for fresh vegetables. And I always pick up a sweet little bouquet when I’m there, too. Truthfully, I would rather have a bouquet of zinnias and sunflowers and marigolds than any fancy rose bouquet!

You’ll be glad to know my to-do list is shrinking and I hope to bang out all of the major things I need to accomplish today. Send good thoughts and wishes! And happy weekend, friends.

Today I have a beautiful sunset from our vacation last week to share with you. We’ve off for a last hurrah on the Cape before we buckle down next week and get back to regular life and routines.

Here’s to making the most of the last long weekend of summer!

This hibiscus got off to a slow start but now that it’s blooming it’s going great guns with a new blossom (or two or three) every day it seems. I love it’s vibrant color and it makes me smile every time I pass by, which I do frequently since it’s positioned at my back door.

I don’t know about you but I’m ready for the weekend! Let’s hope it’s a good one!