Friday's FAVE Five

I've been out of the loop for a few weeks,

but it's always good to come back and connect with
the others who love to share their FAVE Fives.
Thanks Susanne for hosting.
If you'd like to join in the fun, check out the link.

Arriving home this week, welcomed us with a flurry of activities.

Vacation Times ~ for me are meaningful.

Yes, truly, we were busy...Reconnecting with family and friends. New opportunities.
What else can you say when you experience the warm tropical breezes? Let the good times roll.

Birthday Time Again

This little grand child is turning two today. We had so much fun with him, enjoying the beach days. Happy Birthday Silas! Many more happy years to come.
I think the party is cancelled...he's sick...poor thing.

Cooking Demonstration

I was asked to prepare a cooking demonstration at my nieces furniture store, Grand Pappy's using her appliances. This was Customer Appreciation Evening. I invited my friend Steff to be my sidekick and we both had so much fun. My friend Judy was my paparazzi that night and you can catch up with more details if you like, at Judith Front Porch.

We prepared our recipes and one of the biggest hits was
No Knead Italian Crusty Bread!
Artichoke & Roasted Pepper Dip
Buffalo Chicken Wings ~ to be posted.
Stuffed Jalapeno Peppers ~ to be posted.
Ginger Snaps
We winged the whole show and had a blast. I know we will be back.

Trans Siberian Orchestra & Concert

Each year my son has made me a CD of this music....but this year we received an early Christmas gift, inviting us to join him to this live concert. What a wonderful evening of music and dance. The group's annual holiday-themed, classic-rock extravaganza welcomes you to a complete show with arsenal of lasers, pyro, fog and scissor-lift staging. It was spectacular.

Friends from Facebook and Blog Land.

I have truly enjoyed connecting with many of you during the past years. So many of you have touched my life in many ways. By reaching out and opening the door, who would of believed I could have receive this wonderful blessing from all of you.

Happy Thanksgiving Weekend!

I want to wish all of my American friends across the border a Happy Thanksgiving.
We feel blessed and privileged to have you as neighbors.

So this ends my highlights for this week. See you next week.

What is a Family?

Oh....It's soooo good to be HOME AGAIN!

The Three S's are often the words referred to describe a warm sunny vacation.
Sun, Sand, Surf
Today I will give you my version of multiples S's!!!
Enjoy!

Simple Lounge Chair!


Splendid Views! ~ Throw open the drapes every morning...

"Seize the Day" ~ Early morning walks along an ocean promenade...

Shoot ~ Point, Focus & Shoot!
I brought my budding new photographer along.
He would often join us on a walk.

Soaring Waves ~ "Keep shooting Levi, you'll get just the right wave."

Smile ~ Creating a happy face with the freshly fallen nuts.

Smirk ~ I think he'd rather climb trees than walk.

Sand Castles ~ Hours were spent building castles,
only to be washed up by the waves.

Silliness ~ "Opa, You look so silly with one leg"

Sleep Time!

Silas ~ This is not his idea of being stuffed in a closet!

Swinging! ~ on the kitchen counter.

Strollers! ~ Look who's multi-tasking?

Swimming!

Sailing!

Swinging Singles!

Snorkeling


Serious Conversations!

Silent Reading!

Shopping!
My daughters told me to do away with the Symmetrical look.
"Mom, the new trend is Asymmetrical!"

Surfing Anybody?

Spectacular Sunsets!

Silver Linings!

Sandy Footsteps! ~ Making those last steps count on my last dip.

Snow! ~ White stuff greeting us on our arrival, Home Again.

Sharing memories with Special Family and Friends
reminds me that Families Really Matter!

Warm Breezes are Calling My Name

Last spring we spent a few days in Southern Spain

at a beautiful resort on Marbella Beach.
This beach runs for miles and miles.
Just a few tropical huts.

Often you could find me strolling down the beaches.
This one day, I saw something in the far distance...
something white.
My curiosity got the best of me.

I could not believe what I stepped into.
These were lounge chairs for the celebrities.
As you see, they are all empty.
This is my second time walking here.
The first time I forgot my camera.
On the weekend prior,
there were scads of celebrities laying on these beds,
being pampered by whatever and whomever.

We were told that Marbella was for the jet set.
Well, I did not quite believe that, till I came upon this scene.
Four king size beds all formed to make a large square.
Large comfy cushions and white fluffy towels,
were draped all around the beds.
In the center they placed a large cocktail bowl,
filled with ice for all their exotic drinks.

It's sometimes fun to be the fly on the wall.

Seeing is believing.

But while you read this,
I need to confess that,
I am also enjoying the warm breezes.

The South Pacific has called my name.
Sunny blue skies,
warm ocean waters,
sandy beaches,
and a simple lounge chair.

For now,