Gulf Coast

The water was way too cold to swim, but the sun and sand was very enjoyable =)

Florida 2013

More FL pics to come! :)

Dad, mom and me

Simple Pleasures

What a lovely day! \o/

On Monday we went to a health food store and Olive Garden. Good combination, right? ;)

On our way to the store we drove across the "Black Water River" (gorgeous dark water.)

While we were waiting for a table at Olive Garden, I of course got out my camera.

 Dad and I took a walk while we waited.

 I had a short photo session with a huge pine cone..

[which of these two shots do you like best? Comment and let me know!]

 Dad and I got back to Olive Garden right before our table was ready.

Every time we eat there, I always make a paper crane out of the paper napkin holder. It had been so long since I had make a crane, I couldn't remember how to fold it! It kept turning into a lily. I finally figured it out though! :D I love tiny origami.

Hopefully this shot makes up for last time when I chickened out, Peter? ;)

The pine trees were so beautiful. I wish we had had time to stop.

It was another fun day with my family. ♥ I wish we could stay in Florida longer! :)

Blessings!!

~Emily

A Happy, Happy New Year

2012 is off to a good start! :) Here are a few highlights of today's activities.

After a wonderful time of worship at my grandparent's church, we drove home the 'back way' and they showed us their library ♥ and a few other places. 

The "Whiz Kid" statue near the library entrance. I loved it!

I've always loved my grandmother's decorations. They've been to so many places and have  such unique souvenirs, paintings/drawings, decorations, etc.! - mostly from England, Germany and Switzerland I believe.

 I love Gram's thimble collection! This picture does not do it justice.

My dad wanted photos of all the watercolor paintings, so I went around the house and took pictures of everything. :) Typical Emily. (this time I had an excuse)

I love their magnet collection, also. Guess which one is my favorite of these three!! xD TARDIS!!!

This is a quote from my great grandfather, Papa Taylor. :)

Playing Zonk with dad and BigDaddy! So much fun! :D
[photo taken by my mother]

I've had a blast in Florida. I wish we could stay much longer!!

Blessings!!

~Emily

I'm Dreaming of a White New Year

...that is as in sand. =)

Blessings,

~Emily