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

Gazing into my new Crystal Ball

I have always been a creative person.  I am currently in a creative hump.  I can NOT find a creative bone in me.  So when I get like this I hop on Instagram, Pintrest and Flickr to find some creativity.   I saw some photos of crystal ball photography and fell in LOVE.  I think this may be a new passion of mine. I have always said I wanted a crystal ball, well now I got one.  

These photos are taken at Blind Pass Beach in Englewood, Florida.  I have had not been to this beach but liked it a lot.  It is a no frills beach.  For me that means quiet and serene.  The beach today was a bit choppy which is unusual as it is the Gulf of Mexico.  

Everything is your life is a reflection of a choice you have made.  If you want a different result, make a different choice. 

 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!!!

Brian, Kenzie and Bryce

The love these 2 children feel for their dad is so apparent.

Kenzie had so much fun climbing the bent tree limbs while Bryce was not feeling the love for the camera today he was a trooper!! 

 Bryce giving Dad some love!!

 Families are like branches on a tree.  We grow in different directions yet our roots remain the same.

Kenzie wanted to race her brother and Dad to the bent tree~ guess who won!!!