As I look outside my window: Gray and a bit foggy. The usual weather for my birthday weekend.

Right now I am: Eating breakfast. I know pretty boring...

Thinking and pondering: I got a free coffee from Starbucks for my birthday. The trick is that it expires today... Ugh Starbucks! I get 48 hours to use my birthday reward? I really want my free latte, but that requires packing up the toddler, driving to Starbucks, and getting out of the car because the closest Starbuck's drive through is all the way at Bay Fair. Should I go???

On my bedside table: Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan; I, Robot by Isaac Asimov; The Manhattan Projects Vo. 3-5

On my tv this week: Lots of Turn S2. I so love that show!

Listening to: Arthur babbles. He's nonstop talking lately.

On the menu for this week:

• Monday - Bacon, Cheese, Peach Paninis
• Tuesday - Bacon and Spinach Pasta
• Wednesday - Leftovers
• Thursday-Saturday - Retreat!!!!
• Sunday - ??? I'll probably pick up something easy on the way back from the retreat.

On my to do list: Pack for the retreat!!!!

Happening this week:

• Monday - Cleaning day
• Tuesday - Possibly a trip to Mel's Play Place for Arthur
• Wednesday - Quick shopping trip for the retreat; MVPA Board meeting
• Thursday-Sunday - MVPA Retreat!!!!

What I am creating: Stamp Club cards -- One down, I have two cards to go

My simple pleasures: Yummy food -- We had German potato salad, pickle wraps, Ring of Fire chicken, brats, chips and dip, pasta salad, and delicious chocolate cake for my birthday cookout yesterday. Today, we get leftovers!

Looking around the house: I'm really needing to do a deep clean on the bathrooms this week...

From the camera: My first attempt at making scones. The consistency was a bit off, but they were oh so yummy!