Birthday Tulips

Today marks the day that I start another trip around the sun, my 67th.  My dad, when he and mom FaceTimed me this morning, reminded me that I need to live each of the next 365 days to their fullest.  Sage advice.  

Last night Hubs made me a "pre-birthday" dinner of scallops wrapped in bacon - absolutely delicious!  And lunch at a local spot today which was nice as it's not something we usually do.  And for dinner tonight - shrimp pot pie with bay seasoning and puff pastry!

I've also had the dog out to play several times with his foxy-smelling toy.  Unfortunately, Hubs forgot to pick the toy up last night so it the resident dog fox got it - again.  It smells supremely skunky.  Same fox was barking for almost an hour after dark last night - that eerie screeching noise they make that raises the hair on your neck.  It had both cats and the dog on high alert.  I wonder where the foxes will raise their kits this spring, and I wonder if I will get a few glimpses?

It's gorgeous outside today - warmish and sunny.  We have already taken one nice long walk on the Lane and I may try to squeeze another one in before the light is gone.  These kinds of days in the middle of winter are a gift.

I almost never blip flowers anymore but thought I'd make an exception today since Hubs gave me this gorgeous bunch of tulips, my favorite flower.  Something dark later...

xo
Debbi