It has been quite a weekend with many things to celebrate.  The man and I squeezed out every minute of celebration for our four years beginning Saturday with excellent wine and cheese at our favorite vineyard, Va La, and winding up with a leisurely lunch today at the Four Dogs (another of our favorites).  At both locations, guess who got the most attention?

Yup.  Lucy Lou.

We celebrated Mother’s Day today as well, since my brother and his lady love were in town.  And we also toasted to Father’s Day, as we all won’t be together then, either.  And this morning, we sat and watched the flotilla procession on the Thames celebrating Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee (her sixtieth year as the monarch of Great Britain).  Some fun facts … Queen Elizabeth II does not have a passport.  She is also the only person in Great Britain allowed to drive without a license.  Additionally, she is the second longest reigning monarch in British history, following only Queen Victoria, who ruled for 63 years.  (Sidenote: Some of the best, and longest reigning monarchs have been women.  It makes me proud and awed).  The celebration was inspiring, despite being very soggy, as it all occurred during a deluge of rain.  It culminated (after the fly-by was cancelled due to weather) with choir singers atop a barge, completely drenched, singing a beautiful rendition of “God Save the Queen,” in conjunction with the London Philharmonic Orchestra.  I’m glad I got to watch it with my Mama & Aunt.

To rewind a little … On Saturday night, we noshed on shrimp and curry sauce while enjoying ‘The Hatfields & the McCoys’ marathon.  What a genius miniseries ~ I will admit my eyelids got very heavy as the third installment began and I slept through most of it.  But my internal clock pretty much shuts me down between 10.30p and 11pm, so it was to be expected.  I wanted to finish it tonight, but instead, we chose to watch the season finale of “Game of Thrones.”  Then to bed ~ this week is busy, and we are off to Boston next weekend for a wedding.  Must get good rest.  🙂