There was a birthday to celebrate on SOBO last week, and we love nothing more than a good excuse for a gathering.

We take these things kinda seriously. The cocktails were from the June issue of Martha Stewart Living. They're called Gemini and were very refreshing on a night when I kept telling people I was "dewy, not sweaty." It was one of our very few muggy nights all year.

And did you get a load of those cupcakes? I am so glad that Catherine has been bitten by the cupcake baking bug this summer. Callum and I thought about them all day. Those little baby ones especially. Perfectly sized. And strawberry icing.

Hmmmm. We take our ice cream eating very seriously around here too. Protective headgear and everything.

We lingered late into the evening listening to old Jackson Five on the outdoor speakers. Lovely summer night. I hope you had a great birthday, Nurse Rebecca. Many happy returns of the day.