Memorial weekend is upon us. The weather forecast looks very adequate for such a weekend. I know for one thing, I want to embrace the glorious outdoors and spend much of this holiday outside, relaxing and eating delectable summer foods and drinking hard cider. Soon it will be June, when Summer will be in full swing. Summer dresses and sandals will be worn. Iced tea will be paired with fresh salads and grilled meats. Festivals and outdoor concerts will bring all types of people together. Fireflies will present their glow on the slightly breezy summer evenings, while the little kiddies will chase after them and collect them in jars. Picnics and barbecues will be plentiful. And the bright, beaming sunshine will provide natural energy and vibrant smiles. All will become exuberant with natural ease and summer happiness.
My beautiful mother's birthday was last Thursday. She chose an authentic Mexican restaurant for her birthday dinner. We started the meal off with guacamole and chips and salsa, of course. My sister and I gave in to the half-price house margaritas, while dad ordered a good ol' Corona with lime. My mom and I ordered the mushroom tacos, marinated and topped off with a jalapeno pico de gallo and Chihuahua cheese. They were unbelievable. The margarita balanced the spicy pico exceptionally. After dinner we went for a walk through the neighborhood, ate large pieces of cake (pictured above) and opened gifts. It was a lovely night and celebration.
Guess who's been baking again? Yes yours truly! And I'm embracing the bright flavors of Spring. Ahh Spring, finally Spring. I cannot even complain about this previous rainy week, because I am just so thankful for the warmer weather and the flowers peaking out of the ground, blooming beauty. The bloomed magnolias are some of my absolute favorite, though the flowering season for magnolias is so short. I do so enjoy exercising outdoors when the weather is nice. My mother and I take daily 40 minute power walks, breathing in the fresh air, listening to the birds, conversing, and observing the natural wonder that this world has to offer. These walks are so enjoyable, they do not even feel like exercise. They are especially enjoyable, now that the strong winds and brutal cold have passed, and the warming sunshine has found its way back to us.
