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!!

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

Has It REALLY been THAT LONG?

Has it really been THAT long ago Mountain Mermaid first appeared here?
looking back, the very first post was a Blue Monday post..
featured me sitting in a field of Bluebonnets..

from that very first day, way back in September of 2009, I've blogged away..
sometimes frequently..other times, sparingly..
Along the way,219 folks have decided they like my photos, my articles..and maybe ME!

I appreciate each and everyone of you..
In honor of that friendship..
I want to give back to you, a little something from me..
jot me a note letting me know WHY you follow Mountain Mermaid..
or tell me what you LIKE most about my blog..
My Photos?

my words?,,Wit, Humor,..
It certainly is not my DIY projects..

or decorating tips..
so dear followers tell me WHY inyour own words..
right here in the comment section..

no racing hither and thither to view whatever page,,
and choose the ________.
just plain and simple words..
I will choose a winner next Sunday nite September 15..
Results will be posted on Monday September 16..
see you there!

Now please go visit Smiling Sally to see what pretty Blues she has at her place..
Smiling Sally