Golden

A post that's not about Mongolia, imagine that!

I admit Oregon is somewhat less remote, but it has better food. There are trade-offs in life and it was strawberry season (yum!) when the Queen Mother and I were there to help the birthday girl celebrate her special day.

Birthday Girl activities included

• the obligatory parade of presents throughout the day
• making a wish when blowing out her candles
• reading birthday cards from friends and family
• picking strawberries (we ate as many as we picked)
• visiting Hughes Water Gardens (fabulous plants, incredible waterlilies, huge koi)
• strolling the International Rose Test Gardens (filled the memory card on my digital with all my favorites)
• and dinner at Macaroni Grill to end a splendiferous day.

Did you know tropical water lilies come in blues and purples?

We also snuck in a trip to Fort Clatsop (conveniently located close to my dear SIL and BIL) on Tigger's first day of summer vacation. We had sun the entire day and Tigger got to try out his throwing arm on Calvin who will retrieve his tennis ball till H-E-double toothpicks freezes over.

Throw in some yardwork and visits to the local nurseries, lots of yummy food and perfect company...what more could we have asked?!