Happy Birthday!

I have nicknamed my mother, sister, and myself as the traveling trio.

We take quite a few trips together,

and this time we headed down to the beach.

 

 

And when you're at the beach, you have to drop by t-shirt shops.

And...you have to buy matching t-shirts...it's the law.

 

 

And then you have to take a selfie...

of you all wearing those T-shirts!

 

 

And when you see these punch-out boards,

 it's mandatory to stop and take a photo.

really.

 

 

And to top it all off?

It was my sister's birthday!

Happy happy birthday!

 

 

Good Morning!

One of my favorite times at the beach is the early morning.

Here's a photo that makes me smile.

 

 

Can you see an image of a cross in the sun's rays?

 

 

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.

 

 

source

 

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!