A little vacation...

I took a few days and visited a favorite destination.

Want to guess?

Ok...you got me...

the beach.

Yep, it's a favorite.

And...we just happen to have one fairly close.

 

You've most likely heard of Galveston, but have you heard of Bolivar Peninsula?

It's a small stretch of land that almost connects to Galveston.

 

 

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And if you're traveling from Galveston to the peninsula, you get to take a ferry.

Yep...pretty neat.

And guess who also likes the ride?

...these guys.

 

 

They are a hoot.

I love their attitudes.

 

 

Yep...just hanging out because

you know, they're on beach time.

 

 

And when you see the 1852 lighthouse,

 

 

you know you're almost there.

 

 

Where do you like to travel for quick get-aways?

 

 

Adding a little love...

This is the story of a wall clock that just wasn't working.

 

 

Literally, it wasn't working

and

something about it just wasn't making me "love" the way it looked.

It sat in a box for a few years broken.

My "Mr. Fix-It" took a look but couldn't make it tick.

But this isn't the end of the story.

You see,

I have a "thing" about clocks.

I love them.

My home is filled with them and about half actually work.

They other half?

They make me smile.

 

So what's a DIY'er to do with a piece that has potential?

Love it...

With a bit of trim and paint,

it's perfect.

 

 

Do you have a decorative item that could use a little love?  

 

 

The golden hour...

The leaves on these trees look golden, don't they?

That's the indirect sunlight...at sunset.

Isn't it beautiful?

Each evening, I try to catch this sight because it makes me stop and give thanks.

God is amazing, isn't he?

 

 

What are your favorite times of the day?

 

Welcome fall...

Today, 

Wednesday, September 23,

is the official first day of fall.

Yay!

 

 

 

Look up and shoot a pic...

I know a couple of photographers who take amazing shots.

One of their trade marks is to, "...look.up.and.shoot.a.pic..."

Well, I looked up and saw this...

 

...bees doing their thing.

amazing

 

Try it yourself...look up and find a great sight...

and keep me posted!

 

 

To Jacob and John, two of my favorite photographers,

thanks for the inspiration!

 

It's the simple things...

Have you really looked closely at nature lately?

Sometimes life gets so crazy that simple things are just overlooked.

Since our weather has been so nice,

I've been outside as much as possible.

Here's a couple shots, things that I've rediscovered.

 

 

What are some things you're seeing again, for the first time?

 

Surprise!

Look who I found today!

He was so content...

all tucked in and enjoying the day.

Have a great weekend!