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Friday, August 17, 2012
Monday, August 6, 2012
Beaches
In our continued pursuit of simplicity we try several times a month to visit new beaches in Florida. Two weeks ago we visited Siesta Key Beach. Which is south of Sarasota. Great place-white sand-little town-shops-really relaxing. That is where I learned about wrack. More on that in a different post. That is also the first time since living here Ed & I both got SUNBURNED. Big time. No photos from Siesta Key Beach (don't know why- I had my camera) but we plan on going back.
This weekend we headed for Honeymoon Island State Park. This is a barrier island in the Gulf. Nature trails, white sand beach, wrack, and something my husband HATES! SNAKES!
Anyway, the sky was blue, surf was up, and Eddie had to practice his snorkeling. So, we chilled out, had a great time, and slept with one eye open at all times. Or should I say -one ear open-so we could hear if something started rattling :)
One of the things I find relaxing is walking along the beach trying to find sea glass. I've never found any yet. So, I take home instead just one or two unique small shells from various beaches we visit. The beach walk on Honeymoon Island gave me a special gift. No, not sea glass or special shells. Something better...
a heart-shaped stone- about the size of a quarter. Amazing and romantic!
Snorkeling
This year Ed turned 60 and it will be our 25th wedding anniversary in Nov. So, we made a new promise to each other to continue to pursue simplicity. OK, what does that look like? It took us a while to come up with a plan but we did. Try to do the things that bring us joy and relaxation. No matter what else is going on around us.
One of things that Ed chose was snorkeling! Notice -I said Ed. I'm not sure if snorkeling will be relaxing for me...that remains to be seen :) But I do get joy out of taking his picture while he's practicing. He plans on scallop fishing in about 2 weeks, and you do that with a snorkel and net.
Ya just gotta luv this guy!
One of things that Ed chose was snorkeling! Notice -I said Ed. I'm not sure if snorkeling will be relaxing for me...that remains to be seen :) But I do get joy out of taking his picture while he's practicing. He plans on scallop fishing in about 2 weeks, and you do that with a snorkel and net.
Ya just gotta luv this guy!
Bloedel Reserve, WA
One of the day trips we went on after the fishing was done was to Bloedel Reserve. This required a short ferry ride from Seattle to Bainbridge Isle. The day was gorgeous and all the spring flowers were in bloom! It is a place that restores the soul!
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Ed Turns 60
June 13, 2012, my sweet hubby turned 60! So hard to believe how fast the years have gone! One of his favorite hobbies is fishing. One of his birthday gifts was a fishing trip with Nate in Seattle! Ling cod was in season and they caught some BIG ones. It was a great visit and a real memory maker!
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| The whole group |
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| Ed & the Capt. |
Seattle, WA April 2012
Our son, Nate, accepted a job offer with Amazon. That decision took him from St. Louis, MO. to Seattle, WA! I had the chance to visit him there early April. What a special time. This has been one of him dream locations for a long time. Congratulations, Nate! We are so proud of you!
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| Seattle cityscape |
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| Mt Rainier |
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