Ahoy captain!

Yesterday was a very special day, for it was both Father's Day and my dearest dad's birthday as well!  He spent much of the weekend out on the water enjoying the role of Captain of his new boat.  Mom happily joined his as First Mate.  They are simply the sweetest couple.

I'm hoping to visit them in July for our family reunion, so that I too can become a member of the crew! 

In honour of such a special day and because I did not get to celebrate with them, I'm dedicating this week's posts to my dear dad, the summer solstice, and all things nautical!

Popeye the sailor man with his darling Olive (image courtesy of Popeye's website).

10 things

Following SouleMama's lead, here are 10 things that make me happy at this very moment:

1. The brand new veggie garden on our deck!
2. So much sunshine this week (in this typically foggy city) was lovely for bike riding.
3. Some much needed rain today to water my plant babies.
4. The library books on gardening that I picked up today (so excited about The Backyard Homestead edited by Carleen Madigan). I cannot wait to have a plot of earth to play with!
5. The surprise belated birthday present that arrived in the mail.
6. Upcoming visit with family in NY (hurray for alpacas, boat rides, and family fun!).
7. Almost finished knitted gift for the new addition to our extended family. Welcome baby boy!
8. Last weekend's homemade food: gnocchi, bread, cupcakes, & glory bowls.
9. Frisbee on Tuesdays.
10. The upcoming summer solstice! What are you planning to do to welcome the new season?

What 10 things make you happy today?