Patriotic photos in 98* = Splash Pad and Ice Cream

Living in Florida you just have to go with the flow when it is 98* outside and feels like 107*.  But we had to get in Patriotic photos for Independence day!!  We have gotten so much rain that we had to cancel a few times, the spots we wanted to go to are "under water"  so we chose a shady spot near the Laishley Park and Scoops and Bites

All of the kids were so good.  You can see how hot is was just from their faces.  

So after photos we headed to the splash pad and then treated kids and us with ICE CREAM!!!

 Autumn wearing Annabells shorts because she had to wear pants, LOL

Cousins!!!

 The Train of Babies and Kids heading to the Scoops and Bites Ice Cream shop

 Welcoming in 2017!!!!!!!!!!!

Where will 2017 take me!!!
I have no clue!!!!  I feel a bit like the Caterpillar that turns into a beautiful butterfly.  I have the courage and will need it.  Life is a messy mystery that I am learning to love and embrace!!!
My photography, IDK!!!!  I am clueless as to what direction I am going.  No that is not exactly true, I do have a clue.  We will see what is in the cards for me this year.
I am open and willing!!!

Happiness is...... the Beach

I love the beach, always have always will.  Everything about it, the warmth the sun shines on me, the salty air, the sand between my toes.  I love to hear the sound of the waves crashing, sea gulls cry and children having fun.
Every time I go to the beach I always bring home shells that I find interesting.  It always amazes me that I am drawn to a certain kind of different shell each time I go shell collecting.  

Spiritual Energy

While taking my morning walk with my black lab Bella this morning I was graced by the presence of a Bald Eagle.  I have never seen one in nature before.  I was mesmerized!!!  I went back home for my camera and rode my bike back hoping he was there.  He was but flew away to the tree (above) so I got to see him in flight as well.

I animal totem'd the bald eagle and this is what he means:
Freedom~Rise above~Strength~Illumination~Courage
The eagle teaches us:
~the ability to see the highest truth or highest viewpoint
~a connection from earth to sky symbolising balance
~Spiritual Energy
~that we have the ability to reach great heights when we find the courage to do so
~that freedom is our birth right

I LOVE it all!! It is everything I am working so hard at~ Courage, Freedom, Strength and Spiritual Energy