Today's my birthday. I always take off work on my birthday. In the past we've often been traveling, but even if we're home I like to have the day for myself. Here's how I spent it this year:

Tea and scones with my mom

A visit to the farmers market, and then a bit of downtown shopping

Making a strawberry-rhubarb pie

Knitting on the deck

Fancy dinner out with Rob, and then back home for some birthday pie and a Ruby June

A lovely summer day, and a most delightful start to my 30th year.