It's time for another Wednesday Gratitude! Thanks for stopping by, I hope you are having a great day. If you're new to the meme, it's when you can post about "whatever makes you happy and makes your heart sing!" If you're joining the party, please remember to use the URL of your actual gratitude post, and link back to Heart and Home in your post. Thank you!
I'm also linking to Outdoor Wednesday, at A Southern Daydreamer. Thanks, Susan!
"Gratitude is the fairest blossom which springs from the soul." - Henry Ward Beecher
Here are a few pictures of the grounds:
Fragrant Lilac, my favorite!
There are thousands of tulips planted everywhere.
Cherry blossoms
The view through the Yew Allee to the High Place.
Delicate magnolia blossoms
After touring the Filoli grounds and walking around the mansion, we headed up to San Francisco to spend the rest of the day walking in my favorite city. We decided to walk across the Golden Gate Bridge and take in the views. The weather was beautiful, a perfect Spring day. The views were spectacular, and the wind was very brisk. It gave us big appetites for the fabulous dinner we enjoyed that evening in North Beach. There's nothing better than Italian food, served to you by handsome Italian men, after an invigorating afternoon walk across the San Francisco Bay!
The view from SF to Marin/Sausalito area
The exciting City by The Bay, with views of Fort Point below:
Just getting started, I'm all bundled up and ready to walk!
We got home late from a very busy day, tired and happy!
And it was! I had an extra special, fun-filled weekend! I love birthdays!!
Thank you for stopping by today! Come back again, soon! Remember to leave a comment, and I'd be honored if you'd like to become a follower.
Until next time,
XO
Heidi
22 comments:
Fabulous pics Heidi! Looks like your birthday was a super one and that dessert, oh my, it's a 10!
Cindy
It looks like it was such a fun day for you Heidi! Love the pictures! See you soon!!!
Happy Birthday, Heidi!! What a fun day you had! I enjoyed each and every picture, such pretty sights. The lemon souffle look marvelous! Your daughter is a great baker!!
Happy Outdoor Wednesday! :-)
xoxo
Janie
What a beautiful post. Heidi, you are so cute! :o)
Awesome pictures!
Happy Belated Birthday!
Blessings,
andrea
Thanks so much for dropping by my blog and leaving such a nice comment.
First of all -- Happy Birthday. What a wonderful day you must have had! The lemon souffle would have been enough -- but Filoli and the Golden Gates Bridge to boot. So wonderful.
BTW - I know that area quite well. I grew up in Los Gatos. ;o)
You certainly had a wonderful birthday! The photos are beautiful and that dessert looks fantastic!
great pics, i love filoli~
Stopping by from Susan's Outdoor Wednesday. Happy Belated Birthday. It looks like you had a wonderful day. Great photos.
sounds like a perfect birthday to me! WOW! luv the part of "served to you by handsome Italian men" ~funny! You can read about my visit to Italy with my family on my blog at http://cathymarquardt.blogspot.com
Very beautiful pictures. And birthday greetings :-)
Jocelyn
http://justalittlesouthernhospitality.blogspot.com
Happy Birthday, Heidi. The gardens look beautiful and San Francisco has to be one of my favorite spots n the world. I'm glad you had such a special day! I always enjoy your posts very much.
Happy Birthday Heidi! Fioli is s pretty...I'm going there with my girlfriends next month and then we are going shopping at Stanford! We are so lucky to live in Northern California! I think it's one of the most beautiful places in the world!
Happy Birthday Heidi!
What a lovely day! I do love San Fran....been there a few times. You deserve an incredible week! The flowers look like you! SOOOOOOOO pretty!
Here is whats funny: You know that white coat you are wearing? I have the same coat!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So far today: Kim at Daisy Cottage and I are both obsessed with granola and bananas and you and I have the same coat. We are soul sisters!
I am grateful for signs like these that lead us to our own! This in Gratitude Wednesday!
love you!
kelee
Happy belated birthday Heidi. You made beautiful pictures of your wonderful day.
Happy Birthday! What a beautiful day you had too! I love San Fransisco....I have only been there once just to drive through on my way to Sonoma, but it was beautiful.
Happy Birthday! you look great in those pictures. Love all the flowers, thanks for posting all those pictures. I'll have to vist SF one day.
Happy Bday and lovely photos!
My God, this is the third time this week I hear about the Filoli Garden. I definitely should go there as it's only about an hour away from my home.
Thank you for sharing the pictures and Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday!
Looks like a wonderful getaway too!
So nice to meet you:)
Happy Outdoor Wednesday~~~
Kay Ellen
How GORGEOUS! I love wisteria a lilacs. Those old brick buildings are so charming, especially when you toss in some garden statuary! ;) Happy Birthday to you (I just had mine yesterday)! ;) Thank you for commenting on my blog!
Happy Belated Birthday Dear Heidi!!
What a wonderful day you had - and I am sooooo glad! Gorgeous photos and places... heavenly indeed!
Here's to another wonderful and blessed year - I am very thankful to be in Blogland and this world with YOU.
Love,
Kim
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