Yay it’s Friday! I am ecstatic! My hubby’s been gone a few days and he will get back this afternoon (insert high pitch squeal).  He’s been in New York for a TOP SECRET project.  Can’t wait to see the footage and hear all about it.

Friday is here once again and I am crazy excited for it for a few reasons.  As I mentioned before my hubby will be back. We don’t spend much time apart, but when we do it feels like an eternity.  Second, my husband and I will have the weekend off. As wedding vendors these are far and in between, so when they come around you cherish them. This particular weekend will be packed to the gills with home projects.  That brings me to the third reason. The stars have aligned, we are FINALLY going to get our backyard done!!! This is something I have been hoping for since we moved into our home about 4 years ago. That means we have a few things to do to prepare for it.  With my handy dandy list in hand I hope to accomplish every one of my projects by the end of the weekend.  I doubt ALL will get done, but here’s to hopeful thinking! Hey, anything can be accomplished when you put your mind to it.

To celebrate the beginning of an awesome weekend let me share a cocktail recipe that is a nod to my hubby’s trip.

MANHATTAN
2 1/2 oz. bourbon
1/2 oz. sweet vermouth
4 dashes of Angostura bitters
maraschino cherry
orange peel to garnish

Combine bourbon, vermouth and bitters in a mixing glass with ice.  Strain over a cherry placed in a chilled martini glass.  Rub the cut edge of the orange peel over the glass rim and twist it over the drink.

Cocktail Recipe Source THE COCKTAIL 200 Fabulous Drinks by Jane Rocco.