I’m off on vacation next week. My goal is to blog at least once but I’m not making any promises. I’m not going anywhere; just sticking close to home and getting a few home improvement projects done. If the weather permits, I’ll be spending my time digging in the dirt planting flowers, enjoying evenings on the deck with my neighbors and spending quality time with my favorite four-legged friend.

My friend AC had a birthday back in February and she requested that, instead of a gift, we get together and make a semi-complicated recipe together. It’s a strange birthday request but AC doesn’t ask for much so I’m happy to oblige. Right now the plan is to make gnocchi and maybe a chocolate-orange cake. Both may be recipes for disaster; I’ll let you know. I’ve had trouble posting photos from home, but I’ll do my best.

As for this weekend, my sisters and I are taking my mom to breakfast for Mother’s Day. How about you? What do you plan to do for your mom this weekend?