What is a Family?

Oh....It's soooo good to be HOME AGAIN!

The Three S's are often the words referred to describe a warm sunny vacation.
Sun, Sand, Surf
Today I will give you my version of multiples S's!!!
Enjoy!

Simple Lounge Chair!


Splendid Views! ~ Throw open the drapes every morning...

"Seize the Day" ~ Early morning walks along an ocean promenade...

Shoot ~ Point, Focus & Shoot!
I brought my budding new photographer along.
He would often join us on a walk.

Soaring Waves ~ "Keep shooting Levi, you'll get just the right wave."

Smile ~ Creating a happy face with the freshly fallen nuts.

Smirk ~ I think he'd rather climb trees than walk.

Sand Castles ~ Hours were spent building castles,
only to be washed up by the waves.

Silliness ~ "Opa, You look so silly with one leg"

Sleep Time!

Silas ~ This is not his idea of being stuffed in a closet!

Swinging! ~ on the kitchen counter.

Strollers! ~ Look who's multi-tasking?

Swimming!

Sailing!

Swinging Singles!

Snorkeling


Serious Conversations!

Silent Reading!

Shopping!
My daughters told me to do away with the Symmetrical look.
"Mom, the new trend is Asymmetrical!"

Surfing Anybody?

Spectacular Sunsets!

Silver Linings!

Sandy Footsteps! ~ Making those last steps count on my last dip.

Snow! ~ White stuff greeting us on our arrival, Home Again.

Sharing memories with Special Family and Friends
reminds me that Families Really Matter!

Warm Breezes are Calling My Name

Last spring we spent a few days in Southern Spain

at a beautiful resort on Marbella Beach.
This beach runs for miles and miles.
Just a few tropical huts.

Often you could find me strolling down the beaches.
This one day, I saw something in the far distance...
something white.
My curiosity got the best of me.

I could not believe what I stepped into.
These were lounge chairs for the celebrities.
As you see, they are all empty.
This is my second time walking here.
The first time I forgot my camera.
On the weekend prior,
there were scads of celebrities laying on these beds,
being pampered by whatever and whomever.

We were told that Marbella was for the jet set.
Well, I did not quite believe that, till I came upon this scene.
Four king size beds all formed to make a large square.
Large comfy cushions and white fluffy towels,
were draped all around the beds.
In the center they placed a large cocktail bowl,
filled with ice for all their exotic drinks.

It's sometimes fun to be the fly on the wall.

Seeing is believing.

But while you read this,
I need to confess that,
I am also enjoying the warm breezes.

The South Pacific has called my name.
Sunny blue skies,
warm ocean waters,
sandy beaches,
and a simple lounge chair.

For now,

God's Surround Beauty

Today everyone is talking about surround sound in music.

They talk about how to play music using a home theatre system.

Well when I woke up this morning to the sunshine through my window...
All I could think about was Surround Beauty in my home.

I began clicking photos from the various angles in my home.
These are the results...
Once again, it's just how it appears at given moments
and I'm blessed to be their to capture the outpouring of God's colorful creation.

From my office window, facing east,
this is my view....

From the the guest bedroom, facing west,
this is my view...

From my bedroom window, facing north,
this is my view toward farm land and horses.


From my kitchen window, facing south east,
I have a view of farmwork, which is never ending.
Our old Ford tractor, 25 years, needed a change of tires.

All of this surrounds me wherever I look out of my windows.
I am thankful to God our creator for the beauty today.

I'm hoping you can experience something from God's Surround Beauty.