I've finished my website update...finally. I was sort of distracted these past few days. But now my sidebar has a nifty link to my Prague travelogue.
We got the birthday festivities rolling Friday afternoon and evening up at the cottage, with assorted family members visiting from out of state, and chicken breasts on the grill.
Yesterday, Birthday Man had to carry out an official town duty in the morning, and by the time he returned I'd arranged his birthday bouquet.
After he opened the many gifts and cards from around the country and overseas, we headed off on a Seacoast excursion to a famous garden with lots of roses.
The weather was divine. Everyone in the world was on the beach, so we had the place to ourselves!
In addition to all these hybrid tea roses, there is a conservatory with tropical plants, succulents, and cacti. Plus a shady Japanese garden (including a koi pond). And another lovely large rose garden enclosed by perennial borders. Check out the size of these blue delphiniums--
The roses were at their peak, and there were lots of interesting modern hybrids. Some of the blossoms were enormous, and the range of colours was amazing.
We drove along the edge of the ocean--the tide was in, and there were so many sailboats on the water. Birthday Man picked out a favourite seafood restaurant for the official feast. Here's the view from our table.
Last stop on the way home was the supermarket, where we picked up fresh raspberries, an angel food bar cake, and some Redi-Whip topping. After watching one of the awesome DVD's Birthday Man received from yours truly, we had a delicious dessert. Lola and Ruth had some of the Redi-Whip, but we didn't share the cake or raspberries!
Tonight the fun continues: we're grilling steaks, and I'm harvesting fresh snow peas from my garden.
With so many rose pics already, no need for a Rose of the Day....
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