Seafood Boil Party

I had a great night.  No neighbors at the party, just me -- that was a surprise, but everyone was friendly and I had fun conversations.

Dinner wasn't served until 10 o'clock (I think it took longer than expected to cook) so I popped home to let the dogs out.  That worked out well.  Nice to be able to walk home -- Monti HAD TO GO (!!)  He's not used to holding his evening potty.

Seafood boil, fresh oysters as an appetizer and little dessert tarts from a bakery.  Delicious.  Backyard is beautiful and it turned out to be a nice night to be outside.

I'm glad I went.

When went to Trader Joe's to get flowers, there was a fundraiser outside for a cancer patient.  I bought 2 big bouquets of wildflowers.  I did get backup flowers from TJ's just in case they wilted.  I gave one bouquet as a hostess gift in a mason jar with a woven ribbon.  I split the other one because it was HUGE.  

Here are the flowers.  I have more daisies in another vase in the office.  I enjoy fresh flowers and like chosing vases, etc.

Today begins my birthday week me-time (until Wednesday).  I have journalling, thinking, rock painting, TV watching, reading, etc.  After a social week, this feels nice.

Lots of rock painting this week since we're going on a hike for my birthday.  I need more since I gave a bunch away.  BTW, one of the rocks that went missing from our neighborhood trail (as it should) turned up on someone's light post.  Guess it's making rounds.  That's the point of Happy Rocks.  It's kind of fun.  I'm putting out the shark and fish collection soon.  I hope kids enjoy it.

This week's painting is all birthday -- balloons, cupcakes, HBD wishes, etc.  I did the same for our Mother's Day hike.  Who doesn't love a theme?!?!

Today is the only reasonable temperature day this week.  High 80s and then blasting into the 100s.  Eeek!  Summer came hot and heavy.

Stay cool.  Later gators.