This cute little Mermaid turns 1!!!!

Always remember to be yourself
Unless you can be a mermaid
Then always be a
Mermaid

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. 

Family of 5 now!!

These 2 are always so willing to get their photos taken.

They really love their new little sister.

 The kids getting a chance to play and explore. Always a must after photo taking.

Last photo taken, my favorite!

 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!!!

Autumn colors

"If you never did you should. These things are fun, and fun is good"

It's great to get out there and try new things, and this phrase reminds us that fun things are out there waiting for us if we seek them out.  Fun is good, it leads to happy feelings, and that is really the key to having success in life.  Make it a point to try new things.  They won't all be fun, but it's a sorting out process and you have to try many things to figure out which ones you like. 

Dr Seuss quote

I am so fortunate that I live is such a beautiful place.  I can go to the beach for an hour or so and recharge myself.  This beach nicknamed Middle Beach is actually Blind Pass Beach in Englewood, Florida.   Middle beach is located on Manasota Key, halfway between Englewood Beach and Manasota Beach. 
On this day I needed a recharging.  It is a quiet beach with lots of beachcombers looking for sharks teeth.
This is one of my happy places.

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.  

Siesta Key Photo Walk

 I went for a photo walk with a good friend of mine who loves taking photos as well.  She took me down a few side streets of Siesta Key that I have never been down.  I kinda feel silly admitting that.  But it is true, I have always stayed to the main street of the village.  I was so happy to find all sorts of colors in the signs, the houses and also found a quiet little beach.

                                                          Dolphins on the Key

                                                                  I love signs!!!!

                                                                         A quiet oasis

                                   The sign reads:  The average dog is nicer than the average person.

                                                 another sign.... this one  is so much fun!!

                                        And who wouldn't want to sit by this pool!!!!!

                                                           Colors on the beach

                                                        What is left of an old pier

                                                                Kayaks anyone??


A few colorful houses............

The best ice cream on the island..........