Is it September already? I say it every year.
Welcome to Tales of the Traveling Tote. If only these totes could talk :-) Most of our August excursions were planned out in advance, and the summer calendar filled up very quickly. We attended a wedding in Malibu for our niece who lives in California. It was a pleasure being together with family, and we hadn't been to California to visit family since December 2004 since they come to New York to visit us.
While we were in California, they surprised me with a birthday celebration. The cake was delicious, and I have requested the recipe. Such a pretty cake, and they know my favorite colors.
We went to private gardens of the owners of a highly successful travel business. Their motivation was to give back to the community in which they live and share the beauty of the world to Conejo Valley. The 4.5 acre cultural landmark features different gardens representing France, Italy, England, Japan and the unique California Courtyard. Having just traveled to France, I enjoyed the French Fountain which is a replica of one found at Versailles.
Here is the beautiful wedding cake and adorable couple in Malibu. Miss Aurora had to stay home since we rode on a shuttle through the canyon to the venue and she is too big for a wedding tote.
Our day at Universal Studios was so much fun, but I will never sit in the front on one of those rides again and you'll see why in the photo below. That is soaking wet me in the front row in orange. At least I got to try a sip of Joe's frozen Butterbeer. Our friend Jackie posted the recipe on her blog if you'd like to whip up a batch.
What a wonderful year it has been, and I will always remember my 60th that way. It's just a number for me, and I am blessed to be be able to celebrate it. Thank you to the TOTE GALS and blog friends for the phone calls, Facebook messages, cards and gifts. I am very thankful for all of you in my life.
Now pour yourself a glass of ice tea, and see how the rest of totes are enjoying summer.
I WILL PICK THE WINNER ON SEPTEMBER 4.
Emily with Miss Courtney Childs@ The French Hutch
Jenna with Miss Coquille @The Painted Apron
Linda P with Miss Lola @ Life and Linda
Rita with Miss Luna C @ Panoply
Sarah with Miss Merri Mac @ Hyacinths for the Soul
Jackie and Miss Madi K @ Purple Chocolat Home
Our next post will be 12/1/19. Time to start organizing the fall and Christmas decor.
xo
