First things first, happy birthday, good that you are taking the day off, I think I will start to follow your example, it is nice to take a walk and enjoy something different or take a break from the routine, excellent gifts you were given. Lastly, what flowers are the lilacs you see in the third picture?
Thank you! Yes everyone should give themselves the gift of free time on their birthday. We don’t do that nearly enough.
The flowers are hydrangeas. They come in all kinds of colors depending on the acidity of the soil. They are one of my favorite flowers and they bloom through summer.