Looking back several years on my blog in the month of May we have always been traveling. Some of it due to it being the time of year when Rick’s company has training for salespeople in various places/countries and some was just for fun. It’s fun to look back and see what I was doing on a particular day years ago. Do you ever look at the sidebar on the blog under “On This Day …?” Lately our trip to San Miguel, Mexico and Lyon, France have been showing up. Last year this time we were in Panama.

This year however there has been no travel. Rick’s company decided to do the training right here in New Jersey so all the salespeople could see the factory where the cameras are made and since their hotel was just over the river from Manhattan in Weehawken they got to sample the city as well.

It feels strange not to be going somewhere. But, that changes at the end of this month.

We decided that after always taking our Colorado cabin vacation in the fall, this year we would switch it up and go in June instead. So, on the 26th you will find us all packed into our Suburban heading west. Hopefully this way we will get to see some moose and the wildflowers in bloom. Here too! Hopefully we won’t be too early for the flowers but since everything is ahead of schedule there (and here) this year it should work out.

Did I just say we were leaving on the 26th? Ack! Today is the 10th! Must. start. planning. NOW. I just finished up the cabin laundry. I had all the clothes done as soon as we got back last year but I just left all the linens and towels in the spare room. You know how is. You have the best of intentions to do them soon but then you forget. Or at least I do. Out of sight, out of mind.

Last weekend we made this tasty asparagus tart. It was easy: puff pastry, gruyere cheese, asparagus spears. Next time I might try spreading the puff pastry with a little dijon mustard under the cheese like I do with my tomato tart.

We also enjoyed a fire in our little outdoor fire pit after dinner.

And in case you’ve been wondering about Bella’s adorable but quirky little “do” you’ll be glad to know it’s been kept due to popular demand. Somehow it just suits her silly persona. No matter what we do it doesn’t stay down for long!

Looking forward to the weekend we have no set plans as yet. Well, maybe one thing is on our agenda: the Warwick Farmer’s Market has its opening day on Sunday. I’m sure we’ll hop into Mia and take a look at what goods are available. Even if the offerings are sparse at this time of year it’s a lovely drive and always enjoyable.

This weekend will definitely be Mia weather.  Can’t believe it’s been a year already since you were in Panama.  I think Bella needs some Brylcreem!

C, we have our fingers crossed! The weather has not been good at all this past week. Lots of gray and rain. Time flies, ya know? Do they even make Brylcreem (just a little dab will do ya) anymore? Bella thinks that will just make it greasy and it might stand up more.

Have fun on the trip, and good luck with the moose! Speaking of moose, maybe that’s what Bella needs—not Brylcreem but hair mousse?

Steve, haha! Good one! And, I hope we see some real MOOSE on our trip west. They are such cool creatures.

I love Bella’s hair, it looks so cute.  Great to be looking forward to a holiday - we have booked 2 weeks in Tuscany early July (hoping all Peter’s tests are OK)  I have made the tomato pastry but really like the look of the cheese and asparagus so will have a go.

Joyce, I know, that’s why we can’t bring ourselves to trim it off. I certainly hope Peter is OK, you didn’t say on your blog. The tart was really good with the asparagus, give it a try!