I am quite sure I planted a variety of zinnias. Red, white, yellow, pink. And yet the ones in bloom are all pink. I’m not complaining but . . . what happened to the other colors?!

Well, friends. My annual 2 week summer vacation starts now. Part of it will be spent on Cape Cod and part will be spent at home and that means that at least some of it will be shared with you in real time. I’m not sure when I will be blogging but I promise I will be checking in occasionally.

In the meantime, have fun, take care, and don’t do anything I wouldn’t do. That should give you plenty of flexibility!

I planted this butterfly bush last year and this year it is really starting to grow and I love it. Apparently it’s doing it’s just because I’ve seen a monarch butterfly visiting frequently over the last week. Hooray!

And you know what else? Hooray for the weekend!

How about some pretty pink impatiens to start your weekend off right? Works for me, hope it works for you, too!

It’s no secret that I love flowers. All flowers. Zinnias, though, are at the very top of my list of favorites. They come in so many pretty colors. They are simple and symmetrical and oh so very old-fashioned. This pink one is in the pot right outside my back door and it’s big and gorgeous and makes me smile every time I walk by it.

I hope you find something that makes you smile this weekend!

The other night Dale’s band played at this local pond. I’d never been there before and it’s a great location and the sunset, well, I think the picture speaks for itself.

Here’s to pretty sunsets this weekend, friends!