oh to be at the beach!

Now I know why people retire at the beach. Imagine if everyday you were just snoozin' away like the lady in the first photo. Really? What a life. The beach is also so full of color and there is no denying that bright colors make people happy. It's just a fact of life. And it's a fact I like.

I also included a picture of my mom texting on the beach because it made me laugh and because if you have a mom who texts, it might make you laugh too. If nothing else, I hope these pictures get you excited for the summer months ahead of us!

ringling museum of art. part two.

Good morning!

A few pictures of the beautiful secret garden, rose garden and banyan trees of the ringling museum of art. The Mable Ringling rose garden was incredible. I wouldn't say that roses are my favorite flower in the world (leave that to peonies, hydrangeas and daisies) but I'm definitely able to appreciate their beauty. They are really quite a marvel when you stop to look them closely. Their intricate petals are so delicate yet full of bold color. While I was walking through the garden I couldn't help but think of the splendor of God and the gift that nature is. I mean really, 1,200 roses filled this garden and not one was alike. That's kind of awesome. 

just in time.

Hi friends,

Mom and I made it just in time to eat dinner and watch the sunset on Siesta Key beach last night. The beach is one of the most calming and beautiful places to be. We're not sure how the weather is going to be the rest of the weekend but we are good at finding a fun adventure. Here are a few snapshots of the beautiful sunset last night.

glory in the sunshine state

I miss the Florida sunsets.

The coast of Florida is home to beautiful sunsets all the time but this one seemed to be particularly great. I was driving home by myself and couldn't help but try to take pictures as I drove. Eventually I decided it would be a real tragedy if I got into an accident because I was trying to capture this beauty. Accidents are ugly and this was the opposite of ugly. So I pulled the car over and got out. It was lovely. Peaceful. Inspiring.  

Creative and Content

Hey there friends.

The beach trip that began a few days ago with a string of unfortunate comical events has turned out to be quite relaxing and problem free. This little vacation of ours probably wouldn't match up with a vacation you would expect three young lasses like us would enjoy but this is just the way we like it.

We are staying in the Ocean Village condos in Fort Pierce where the average age of people is 65. We have spent hours under the sun with slight changes in scenery: beach or pool. A few people have questioned why we chose this place for our vacation and the answer is quite simple really, we are easily amazed by the beauty of everyday life. Trees. Flowers. Architecture. People. Food. Local flavor. And friendship.

These are two of my favorite gals; who express their creativity here and here. We ventured into the town yesterday evening to visit the jetties and observe the fishermen. It was just right.