This weekend is already filling up... Beginning of the month bill paying, a day of fun and pie here with our dear friends (since Prince Helium is here for a few days and they haven't yet approved...I mean, met him yet), Princess Eager is off to camp, and, of course, I need to fill the bread drawer and granola bins enough to carry us through. I guess that restricts my vacation pretty much to Saturday, but I intend to be fierce about getting some relaxation time, and I hope Hubby joins me, as he has at least as much need.
I have my site, my activities, and my beverage chosen.
Site: One of my favorite places in the world, our back porch. Heaven on earth, especially when it's nice and warm outside:
The Wedding Girl by Madeleine Wickham Chick Days by Jenna Woginrich A Chicken in Every Yard by Robert & Hannah Litt |
Beverage: I have become less enamored with alcoholic drinks in the last few years, and will often order an "Arnold Palmer" (equal parts iced tea and lemonade) if we go out.
My favorite home version uses, per serving, 2 bags of Pomegranate Raspberry Green Tea or Wildberry Zinger Tea steeped in 1/2 cup hot water for 5 minutes. After squeezing and discarding the tea bags, I combine the warm tea with
another 3/4 cup of cold water, 2 Tablespoons of lemon juice, Blue Agave Nectar or organic cane sugar, to taste, and a few ice cubes.
Enjoy your weekend, and Happy Independence Day!