Sunday, May 22, 2011

What's in your beach bag?

I am at the beach for the weekend and actually today I was all by myself ...kinda nice :)  I decided a day of rest was in order so I put on a swimsuit and coverup and dashed across the street to Publix where I picked up just what I wanted for my day at the beach.  Back at the condo I gathered all of my stuff and put it in the biggest beach bag I have! I took Gabby out for a walk, and then off I went*
One look at this glorious day and I couldn't resist the call...

Going anywhere...even Publix waaayyy out on the west end requires a cover-up because I am certain that there is an unwritten rule about women of a certain age running about in a bathing suit!
This super cute cover-up is from a beach shop called
From Peaches to Beaches



Back from the store, I packed up my giant beach bag with all kinds of stuff to keep me fed, watered,
 and entertained for the day!!
Have you tried Coconut M&Ms...great beach snack that doesn't melt!!



Is there anything truly more relaxing than sitting under a giant umbrella eating watermelon while playing solitaire or finishing a good book or watching the water lap up onto the powdery white sand or drifting off into a nap??...Well I did all of those things and I have to say that today it was just what I needed!

That's our chair on the end...Paradise 501

It seemed a perfect day for kayaking or sailing...just a hint of a breeze

But not so much breeze that I couldn't play solitaire with my deck of GIANT can you see me now...cards!

But as it goes...all good things must come to an end and so late in 
 the afternoon I packed up my stuff and trekked back to the condo


So I am very curious...what is in your beach bag?

*This actually happened on Friday...but I couldn't get the pictures to load onto my laptop sooooo I waited till we were back in town on Sunday to post :)



Wednesday, May 18, 2011

SUMMERTIME!!

It is officially Summertime at our house...so to kick off this grand season here are a few of my favorite Summer things!
A windsock blowing in the breeze...

Blue adirondack chairs...

Windchimes...blowing in the breeze...

Claire enjoying a cold drink of water from a hi-tech sippy cup...
and sporting new Crocs...

A new sunhat by SCALA and the Best of Summer magazine...


This beautiful book about summer with Matthew Mead is better than cool
It is eye candy for the winter-weary soul...


blooming hydrangeas...pink or blue

Planning an awesome trip far enough in advance that I get to
enjoy the anticipation...

finding the perfect pair of white wedge sandals...

and a summer straw bag that literally holds everything...

Enjoying a slice of paradise...


blueberries, raspberries, and cherries...

doing bible study outside...


What do you love about summer?