This week was full with my normal life events. . . but there were some very special moments to celebrate, too.
Starting with last Saturday. . . .I attended the annual Strawberry Festival at the Vaile Mansion in Independence, MO.
Antique and flea market vendors set up shop on the grounds of the mansion.
It's usually a good sale, but sadly, for me, it wasn't this year. So many of the regular vendors (antiques/flea market) no longer sell here. . . instead there were a lot more booths featuring hand made items and TONS and TONS of jewelry booths.
However, I did enjoy my "breakfast" of strawberry shortcake and ice cream!! Yes, I was eating this around 9:30 a.m.!!! What a great treat!
Early in the morning, these musicians entertained the shoppers.
I did locate a kindred spirit!! She broke her arm while setting up the reception site for her daughter's wedding! I told her I had tripped on an uneven sidewalk. . .she got her toe stuck in an electrical outlet on the floor of the venue!
She shared that, even though she was in lots of pain, there was "no blood and no bones showing" so she continued with the plans. .. the wedding and the reception, then went to the emergency room afterwards! What a mom!
Since I struck out finding treasures at The Strawberry Festival, I hit a couple of garage sales in our neighborhood. I struck out there, too, but enjoyed looking.
Later Saturday afternoon, we attended the "tri-fecta" of birthday parties!! My son and family celebrated the birthdays of our little 6 year old Grand Girl and our 3 year old Grand Boy!!
AND it was our son's 36th birthday as well!!
I can't possibly be old enough to have a 36 year old. . . can I? :)
He's a wonderful son and has brought us so much joy over the years! Earlier that morning, he ran a 10K. . .what a way to celebrate a birthday!!
Moving on. . .
I decided to celebrate Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jublilee by having tea and cucumber sandwiches. I got in a little "royal wave" practice, too!
As the days go by, I've learned to do more and more while wearing a splint. See, this week I was able to get an exam glove over my hand. . .mostly! :) Actually, that was my first attempt. I can now put them on without tearing. So, doing dishes is a lot easier!
One day, a sweet friend, delivered this wonderful gift to us! She said that box of PINK cuppy cakes just jumped in her shopping cart!! They do have a tendency to do that!!
THE STONE RABBIT and I have been nibbling on these great treats. . .they are wonderful spirit lifters!!
Thank you, Michelle.
Another great "spirit lifter" is exercise. On Wednesday, I honored National Running Day by completing a 3.1 mile WALK around our neighborhood. I was "running" in my mind. . .but have to wait until my hand heals to do that physically.
And today. . .my groom and I are celebrating our 44th wedding anniversary. OK. . .I guess I am old enough to have that 36 year old son!! :)
Whew. . .no wonder I'm tired. There was a lot going on!
Someplace else where there's a lot going on is at Beverly's blog, HOW SWEET THE SOUND.
Be sure to visit her and all of the great bloggers who are ready to share their PINKS with you today!
Happy Pink Saturday!!
DANA
Happy Anniversary and oh, how I love strawberry shortcake...the old fashion way...with REAL strawberries!! Yum!
Posted by: Ceekay | June 08, 2012 at 08:59 AM
Happy Pink Saturday and Happy Anniversary Dana, Looks like you have been quite busy. I'm looking forward to strawberry and blueberry festivals in our area too. Joyous Wishes, Linda
Posted by: Linda | June 08, 2012 at 12:29 PM
Darn Dana, I forgot to wish you a Happy Anniversary today. Too much on my mind I guess. Your wedding photo is beautiful. Ah, those days when we were young and had such small problems to deal with. However, we probably thought they were big problems at the time. Such is life!
I want some of that strawberry shortcake. Mmmmm. You have been one busy gal. I am so happy we will have time together tomorrow.
Your son looks pretty happy getting closer to the big 40. I'm glad the birthday celebrations were fun for everyone.
That poor woman who suffered a broken bone setting up her daughter's wedding. There is always someone worse off than we are.
See you tomorrow my dear sweet friend. I am so looking forward to some 'us' time. AT LAST1
Love,
Jeanne
Posted by: jeanne | June 08, 2012 at 03:17 PM
All that and your broken hand as well! Needless to say, my foot and I are very impressed! I am almost at the end of "my trial" except for the rehab but I'm looking forward to that! Your kindred spirit at the Strawberry Festival is a real trooper carrying on with the wedding. Then again, it's what mom's do!
Congrats on all the birthdays and your anniversary! You and The Stone Rabbit enjoy one of those lovely pink cupcakes for me too!
Robin
P.S. Strawberry shortcake for breakfast...sounds perfect to me!
Posted by: RobinfromCA | June 08, 2012 at 03:52 PM
Happy Anniversary Dana! What great pictures I especially love you in your Tiara to celebrate the Queens Jubilee. LOL Even with thte cast you do the wave so well. Have a wonderful Pink Saturday!! I promise you will have the book on Tuesday. Feel Better Grace xoox
Posted by: Grace | June 08, 2012 at 04:32 PM
You have indeed been a busy lady. I am tired from reading your post. Trust you feel much better soon.
Posted by: LaVoice | June 08, 2012 at 04:43 PM
Wow - Happy Birthday to everyone and Happy Anniversary to the happy couple. What a week you've had and yet you managed to nail that royal wave. You look like a queen yourself in that picture taken 44 years ago. I imagine that cast isn't the coolest feeling thing. Are you supposed to exercise your fingers or keep them still. I hope it's getting where it doesn't hurt. And oh my gosh the mom at the wedding. Don't know whether to laugh or cry! Hope you're spending the weekend on your way to some exotic location in honor of 44 Years! xoxo Nancy
Posted by: Nancy | June 08, 2012 at 06:41 PM
ha ha...it is fun to find a "wounded soul" to share the story with.
I LOVE strawberry shortcake....when I was young, my grandma would make me home made angel food cake, with whipped cream right from their cows, and fresh strawberries. BEST EVER.
good breakfast food I'd say (tee,hee)
Your wedding photo was fun
The colors for my (first) wedding back in 1971 was pastel yellow and green. It was pretty.
Posted by: wendy | June 08, 2012 at 08:19 PM
Wow...you really have had a busy week....too busy to worry with dishes...besides you have an excuse! Happy Anniversary and Happy Birthday ... the crown is perfect for celebrating...Queen for a Day for sure. Happy Pink Saturday!!!
Posted by: Sue | June 09, 2012 at 01:35 PM
Dana, you sure have been busy even with the splint... you are a trooper. So sorry your sale didn't turn out the way you had hoped.
One of these days I'll find the time to get back into Pink Saturday!
Posted by: Jillian | June 09, 2012 at 05:23 PM
That strawberry shortcake looks divine.Hope you had a very happy anniversary and enjoyed the birthdays...lots of cake for you this week! have a Pink Week.
Posted by: riverside studios | June 09, 2012 at 09:01 PM
Happy Anniversary! How interesting that the birthday candles for the grands could be used for your son just by reversing the numbers! (next year and the year after, too...) The strawberries this year are extra sweet due to all the rain and warm weather we had in early Spring. Yours looked yummy, especially with ice cream and cake. I do miss the Strawberry Festivals we had when I was growing up. ...and how wise of you not to buy something at the yard sales "just because"...
Posted by: Doris Smith | June 09, 2012 at 09:52 PM
Birthdays, anniversaries, broken bones or not! My goodess! You are so busy. I always enjoy your photos and am glad I came by. HPS to you!
Posted by: Anne | June 10, 2012 at 07:18 PM
Happy Anniversary Dana!! You were a beautiful bride!!! Loved the photo!!! And great picture of Nate - Wow 36! of course Wes will be 34 this summer!! How did we get this old this fast????
Posted by: Mary Ann Rothove | June 14, 2012 at 06:38 PM
Okay. I'm too weird. How did I miss this? So, I'll say a very belated Happy Pink Saturday.
And, it is all good. Fun shopping, strawberry cupcakes, a husband to love, a wonderful son and pink cuppycakes. Oh, and guess what. I just so happen to love cucumber sandwiches.♥
Posted by: | June 15, 2012 at 05:19 AM