Happy New Year..day 2


As is often done while enjoying my morning cuppas of jolting javajuice..I peruse my favorite blogs.. multitasking right!
This morning was no differnent as my explorations  followed a path much like a game of Dominoes..  or Legos..one connecting to another..and another..
In doing so, my linking led me to a delightful blog called The Junk Nest.. 
The first entry I read was a play by play DIY project,  of painting her bathroom ceramic tile floor..in a chevron pattern!  Her style immediately caught my attention! so I kept reading older posts..smiling and laughing along the way.. Then , as is my usual exploration continued, another post on her list of favorites caught my eye..and I clicked the link..Linda-It all Started With Paint
The photo above is taken from today's post.. a beautifully written piece regarding Blogging.. called The Year of The Blog. She touches on some of the same reasons as to why I started blogging in 2009.. and pitfalls and achievements encountered along the way.
If you've not read either of these blogs, mosey on over and linger awhile..
I'm hooked! Will be returning with my morning coffee to see what she's up too!
Thanks to Someday Crafts for the introduction!
(ps..i'm one of your biggest fans! )

Happy New Year 2015

Wishing you and yours a very Happy New Year..

Birthday wishes and Champagne dreams..

This says it all! I want!
What are your birthday wishes?

Hello..It's Fall in Florida..

Happens every year about this time...
Labor Day weekend  usually indicates the end of summer..
not so much anymore..

the Tourist Development Commi$$ion insists on keeping the coffers full...
We've just finished Thunder on the Beach...Motorcycles..
such a pleasant change from rowdy Spring Breakers..

Every size, shape, color..filling the roadways, hotels, and restaurants...ca-ching!!!
but wait....

the weather is beautiful..humidity has been down to the VERY tolerable level..
now locals can venture out and enjoy our natural treasure..
our glorious sparkling emerald  green waters ..
kissing those squeaky,sugary white sands..

it's all ours...
until ..
Thanksgiving..
that's when the Snowbirds begin arriving for winter..
what is unique about your area after Labor Day?

October..

"30A by Stallworth Lake" Submitted by Jessica Hamlet

October on the Gulf Coast is amazing!
Come,enjoy, and see for yourself!!

Meanwhile, We are heading to Denver..
to see our Grands..Brax and his sister..Avery!
Brax had asked for a baby sister..
she was born two days before his second birthday!
what a wonderfully awesome birthday present!

We might find a few Aspens with remaining golden leaves..
that is IF we can tear ourselves away from these to cuties!

See you later!!

Just another fantastic Blue Monday!

So many shades of blue!
The weekend has been a whirlwind of activity!
My son Keith surprised us with an overnight visit!
we watched an AUsome AUburn football victory..
On Sunday, my sis Di joined us for breakfast with her favorite nephew..
he had to leave noonish for his trip back home to Cocoa Beach.. he was more than ready to be heading back to warmer climes... ;)
 I then joined Di and her friends for a beachside birthday celebration where she was the honoree..
another fun filled fabulous event!

Followed by the most awesome sunset..
and now to put you into  the Christmas spirit..here's Bubba G!

Please Join Sally and the gang for another fun Blue Monday!

Blue Monday

Smile! It's Monday!!!

Monday, Monday...
how do I love thee?
Let me count the ways...
You start my week right on time..
it's a get up with hubby..feed him..

send him out the door.. with a kiss and a wave..
You are MINE..all day long..
to do with as I choose..

Typically, I grab a second cuppa delicious yumminess..
plopping down in front of  the computer..
First check the weather to see if it looks like what I see..
looking out the window works for me..
Next checking emails for  important messages...
then on to Facebook...to check in with the Sistahs..
then on to correspondence (snail mail variety)..
by now, it's 3rd cuppa time..
finishing that.. shower dress..
and see what's on the dreaded yellow pad "to DO list"
check the things I WANNA do,
XXXXing  out the don't wanna dos!
then get busy..
On Mondays.. if have not prepared my Blog post beforehand..
I work on that while I am fresh and caffeinated..
so today is Blue Monday..
(I'm still in my BLUE pajamas and fuzzy BLUE slippers..)
The last Monday of November..
The Monday before Thanksgiving..
and exactly one month til Christmas..

My day will be one of last minute errands..
(many retailers will be open on Thanksgiving..
I WILL NOT PARTICIPATE IN THIS IDIOCY OF GREED!)
Thanksgiving is a FAMILY holiday..sharing being THANKful!
I also believe in celebrating this holiday before moving on to Christmas..
so...enjoy this Blue Monday...!
Joining Sally and the gang for Blue Monday..
see ya there!!!
Blue Monday

Happy Birthday!

To Me!

yes,, today is My day..
but..once you've crossed the 50th mark..
your birthday holds way too much to celebrate on just one day..
therefore..one celebrates every day the entire birth month!
awesome idea!

My day started sweetly..
hubby was attired in a favorite BLEU shirt..
with RED tie..
made me smile!

especially when I sat down and joined him with my coffee..
a beautiful Birthday Card was waiting for me!!!.
( X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X !!!) ♥
After sending him off with a kiss..
here I sit, checking messages on email and facebook..
enjoying my final cup before tackling the tasks of Monday..
Once done..I'm free to cruise the beach with Nikon..
or..maybe I'll get an early start on my Christmas shopping..
but today is my day to enjoy...gonna do just that!

Starting with this awesome bracelet of sea treasures...
Joining my friend Sally who is always smiling..
Blue Monday

happy Halloween!

wishing everyone a safe and funfilled Halloween..

Blue Monday..

With the most recent changes in our weather..
from scorchingly almost unberably hot and humid..
to reasonably seasonably tolerable..
I find myself  outdoors  more...
whether enjoying morning cuppa on the patio..
or lunch alfresco when running errands..
or simply chasing butterflies with the Nikon..
contentedly perched wave watching at the beach..
BLUE skies..water..awesome shades of blues and greens!

I've missed and so looked forward to being outdoors...
although NOT Colorado..my new home does have a lot of interesting  things to enjoy....

Now that tourists numbers have dwindled, roadways are less crowded, making exploring easier for the locals..
Scenic 30-A is one of those favorites..offering secluded beaches between the quaint "towns" along the way.. a photographer's mecca..dreams come true here with the perfect light!
Closer in are marinas with all types af water craft..

(courtesy margo Redd)

Here two sailboats are rafting up to enjoy a  sunset toast..
Speaking of toasts and food, eateries to suit every taste can be found.. a favorite  is the Whale's Tail..
All this fresh air has whetted my appetite.. think I'll go find something tasty!

Linking to:
Mosaic Monday
Blue Monday
Amaze me Monday

Autumn Delights..

Have been under the weather for the past week..
am actually beginning to feel HUMAN again..
the weather has been just delightful!..

As I sat on the patio watching the Gulf Fritallaries flitting about,
could not help remembering past Autumns in Colorado.
Across the street from my old home in Denver was the most glorious Maple tree which had been planted forty years prior
when the house was first built.
I watched the tree for the  changing seasons.

Here in Florida, even with the cooler weather, there really hasn't been much change.

My lawn is green..
Palm trees stay green all year long..as do palmettos and pines..
the wild grape vines are beginning to have yellow leaves..
Goldenrod is blooming prolifically as are many other weeds..
hence the abundance of the butterflies tanking on nectar..
closer to the beach are golden sea oats..
October hurries Autumn in with parades of pumpkins..
colorful mums.. 

courtesy Google
and halloweeny decorations..

But, I really miss Colorado when I see photos like these:

Makes me just wanna pick up that phone to make reservations..
I could be there cuddling my BIG boy Brax in under 5 hours....
have a delightful Sunday..
hug someone you love..
smile and the world smiles with you!

Joining Seasonal Sunday at the Tablescaper