Finally Florida!

Our first visit as a family to the gulf!

A new experience that has become my new favorite!

Psalm 95:5, “The Sea is His, and He made it.” ….

Sunshine, white sands, and blue green emerald waters

My two favorite boys……
These birds visited us poolside each morning.

The water was prettier than any sight my eyes had seen

Or was it the clouds hanging in the sky that my eyes enjoyed most?
“Who cover the the heaven with clouds…” Psalm 147:8

Celebrating time together

Blurry photo but a moment I wanted to keep. Nana and Papaw joined us.

We helped celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary!

Love to capture my daddy giving a smile!

“She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.” Proverbs 3:15 ….
This evening was so entertaining. We were at Margaritaville’s Landshark.

We played silly, had great burgers, and soaked up the amazing view!

“Sunrise, sunrise, looks like morning in my eyes”

What a wonderful feeling, soaking up the September sun and love of my family!

Our favorite sandbox…

Red Fish, Blue Fish

“…and a time to laugh.” Ecclesiastes 3:4
My wonderful girls, happy and having fun!

Sweetness
“Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 18:4

Always keep this memory, this amazing blessing fresh in my mind!

Sleepy time equals tent time on the sand!

Nana and Jack Sawyer lounging by the pool

What a view while eating crabs!

I can’t get enough photos and of the evening sun, sky, and clouds.

Each memory trumps the one before…

The best place on earth.

“Love the one’s you’re with”

Traveling great distances to celebrate family

Abigail picked one book from the lobby library each morning to read. These were a few of her favorites!

For our part of a history study, we toured Fort Pickens, saw a lighthouse, hit a trail, and even completed their Junior Ranger Program.

I hope the “tree huggers” I am raising take part in halting the progression of this devastating fact in their future.

Signed booklets, patches, and badges, and officially sworn in by the park ranger! A Junior Ranger of The Gulf Coast!

Back on the sand my little man and me!

A little football

Happily running from brother…

Until she takes a fall and of course in dramatic fashion, just lays there!

Back at our favorite eating spot Red Fish, Blue Fish to celebrate

I could drive this road everyday if I were with the one’s I loved

“O Lord, how great are Thy works!” Psalms 92:5

A simple message spread throughout Pensacola’s landscape.
Leave the trace of your toes, collect the memories to take with you!

Although we had to depart earlier than planned, vacation 2014 will remain a reminder in my mind to the work of God’s hand. The view created on our earth where sky, sea, and sand meet for a family bonding more than the days before.

This day is a gift…
I’m grateful for the health of my family to be able to create these kinds of memories! Grateful for the eyes to see the beauty, and the heart to collect the blessings!