Sunday, May 29, 2011

#1 Beach in the Nation - Siesta Beach


We made number one! I say we because Siesta Beach is one of the closest beaches to us, we can ride our bike there. Dr. Stephen Leatherman's or AKA Dr Beach ranking of Siesta Beach as America's top shore destination for 2011, was announced May 27th. For the last two years we were rank #2 and this year we made it to #1 Beach




...and since it is so close to us and so beautiful...I have posted many photos here on my blog.




There are many events that take place throughout the year... from the drum circle on Sundays at sunset...




...to the Kid's Summer Beach Runs, we have been going to since Maranda was 3 years old. She has a T shirt from each year she participated, a 16 this year I'm not sure if she will get one this year...we'll see...




...at least the summer kid's runs are held in the evening where it's a little cooler...




...but often it will be overcast or the afternoon storms come rolling in...it always makes it interesting.




...it is a great time family...they have the sand sculpture contest..




...of this is an amiture one just for fun, but I liked it...also see my post on the sand-snowman, and sand pig,







...it has the softest, whitest sand anywhere!



...many beach walks for charity and I even had one of my bridal showers here...






...and church picnics and baptisms are held here...





many weddings and birthdays are celebrated here...not pics of the brides though...



come visit anytime...





...there is lots of beach to see...





lots and lots...





lots of room and lots of sand...





even yoga.... get here early...



...getting ready to start the day...









we usually like to go early before the crowds arrive...






...looks like this summer we'll have to go even earlier...





...or later..






hope you enjoyed a little piece of My World

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Weekend Reflections


standing alone...




...on the shore of the Gulf of Mexico...






...a few clouds on the horizon...blocking the sunset...





Just hanging around at sunset enjoying my surroundings....what could be better...


I am adding this to this weeks Weekend Reflections
and hop on over for a Relax and Surf Sunday

Thursday, May 5, 2011

SkyWatch Friday

This has always been a favorite photo of how our summer storms come in from the east. The contrast between the white sand of Siesta Beach and the black clouds are startling.

This is more like the springtime in Florida, not much rain this time of year...


This is my edition of Sky Watch Friday season 4, episode 43! Check it out for more skies around the world!!


Thursday, April 14, 2011

How's the view from up there? Sky Watch Friday

Nice view!

While dining out if Florida, it's always a pleasure to side outside with a beautiful water view...


We will often have feather friends stop by and visit just hoping some food will come their way...

...or maybe they come to enjoy the view too.

Sometimes you're just afraid to look up...I was hoping he wouldn't take off too fast! You never know what might happen...


Sharing this with all those who are not afraid to Sky Watch Friday and look up! Check them out!

Thursday, April 7, 2011

Clouds Make it Interesting ~ Sky Watch Friday ~

I love clouds at a sunset....it really makes it interesting...
...sometimes when we go to watch sunset it is a clear sky...
...it is still beautiful...
....but nothing beats a beautiful...
...cloud formation at sunset...even if we don't get to see the sun set over the horizon...


...be sure to visit more skies from around the world at Sky Watch Friday

Saturday, April 2, 2011

Tucker ~ Camera Critters ~

This is just a few of the many pictures that I have of our soon to be 15 year old Aussie, Tucker. We try to take him with us as many places as we can. He loves to come along...
..the beach is a favorite...



You can see the smile on his face..
He loves his family too...
...of course in the family room I get to get up on the futon...the only furniture they allow me to get on...I'm so happy here...
Come on...it's time for a walk...

...then a nap...back on the futon...


...well almost! Sometimes those hind legs just don't make it up on the futon like they used to, ahh.... oh well.


okay, I'm near the snack cupboard...any snack?
...maybe if I get up and nudge it they'll get the hint...
In Sarasota we can bring our four legged friend to restaurants that have an outdoor seating area. We like to bring him as much as we can before the weather gets too hot for him.
could you say no to this face?


...off to Sarasota Bayfront Park...


I love it here, so many good smells...


...and a few friends to meet at breakfast...


...maybe some food will drop...
...I'm keeping my eye out for it...
bedtime again...


...of course I can sleep anywhere... ...but this is the best!


Please visit more of my critter friends at Camera Critters