Happy Birthday!

...to me :-). No big party this year. Last year was fun, but whew!



So, just a little party - me, my cute little Wal-Mart (yes, I know...) pool, a good summer read.



What?!? Oh nooooooo....



Well, the raspberries won't let me down.



Nor the grapes. These are right by the pool, so when I get done with chores, I grab a cluster (or two), jump in the pool and float around feeling like a movie star...or something ;-).



And I'm traipsing around in the rain wearing my birthday boots. I've been wanting a pair of Blundstones, but as I only buy boots about once every 10 years, they've been in the queue awhile. I shouldn't have waited. They are wonderful!

What am I reading? Three Bags Full by Leonie Swann. It's actually a re-read - just as good the second time and was a birthday gift last year from one of the original crazy sheep ladies around here who said as soon as she read it, she thought of me and ran down to the local bookstore and bought an extra copy. Now that's a great friend!

What else do I have planned? A riding lesson this afternoon if the rain doesn't throw us off (still, better than getting thrown off a horse ;-). Saint Tim is home safe and we are going to go into Lexington to donate blood this afternoon and then have dinner on the patio (covered) at one of our favorite restaurants, Azur.

So, since it's my birthday and I can do whatever I want and I like to give presents more than receiving them, I'm going to do a Three Bags Full give away. Leave a comment on a favorite thing* you've given someone on your birthday and I'll have Saint Tim draw a winner tomorrow. If at all possible, I'll find a copy at a local bookstore, but if not and you win and can't wait to read it, we'll go the Amazon route.

Happy Birthday!

And don't forget to give blood. It's important and not really that bad.

*Gifts don't have to be "things". They can be kind words, smiles, held doors, phone calls, prayers... Come on - jump in :-).