Today I woke up early, enjoyed my coffee, checked e-mails, poked around some blogs, primped my own blog, ate French toast for breakfast, and had a nap.
I walked down to the lake’s edge and sat and listened to the birds. Geese, ducks, seagulls, and loons. It’s a regular cacaphony of hoots, cackles, and wails (got that from the dictionary).
I admired the willow catkins that seem to glow in the sunlight. Then of course I had to pick a few which I spent an hour arranging and photographing.
Which brings me to the question “when am I going to start preparing for that dinner party for 8 that we’re hosting on Saturday?” Egad. I truly wish I could walk into the sunset and leave that one behind. But I cannot. Tomorrow I start.
i was right there with you – just lollygagging thru the day. then you had to throw in the big to-do. :) glad that’s at your house and not mine!
I love your day – some things were the same for me – french toast and napping. One just have to have them both sometimes. The photos are gorgeous. I’m sure your dinner party will be spectacularly wonderful!
Willow Catkins???? So THAT is what that plant is!!! Just saw these in a garden recently, took some photos because they caught the light so beautifully…but had no idea what they were. I’m soooo glad you didn’t work on that dinner party today :)
Just adore that last photo – what a brilliant capture of light. Can I make a request – I remember you showing us your deck/table setting for a party last year. Your decor sense is always so lovely, if you get two seconds to capture your setting for this upcoming party, I’m sure it would be so nice to see it. Renee.
Dinner parties make me jittery, whether hosting or going! Hope it all goes smoothly for you. I enjoyed the photos of your tranquil day. The willow catkins are gorgeous!
I love your morning ritual, especially the nap part!! You have captured some real beauty here and that light….oh my!!
Thanks for sharing your walk with me…Hope all goes well with your dinner party…
The light through those pussy willows is magical!