Red White and Blue at Sea

Wow. My dear little sister, her husband, and their two little boys (ages 5 and 2)  are here to help us celebrate the Fourth.  The house is in a state of constant motion (read: commotion). The dogs are thrilled- there are constant ball throwers, lovers, fingers and faces to lick, and great food to steal.  

In anticipation of July 4th, and knowing many folks will be headed to the beach, here are a few images tying together red, white, and blue.  Not terribly original, I admit, but hope you enjoy the scenes.  Most are from talented- in my opinion- amateur photographers.  Ahh, relaxation.  I will need a vacation after this one! But I wouldn't trade it for the world. :-)

via Flikr Jolyn27 (a very talented photographer!)

via Flikr Hoogah

via Three Best Beaches

via About.com  A Guide to Vieques' Beaches

via Pfong Blog

via Boston.com monthly photography contest

via Road Less Traveled

The Place With No Name

--Emmie

Sunshine Blooms

We've gone for a spell without rain so yesterday afternoon I visited my various flower beds to give some water. My first Dahlia has bloomed! I am so excited. As I mentioned yesterday, photography is not my forte (yet!), but I hope that these photos bring you a little joy.


Is it just me or is this flower very reminiscent of a sunburst?

Speaking of sunbursts, I arrived today in Ft. Lauderdale. While I have quite a bit of work to do throughout South Florida, I'm hoping to make some time to visit to Gumbo Limbo on Friday. And of course, a few runs on the beach.

Mr. Southern does not yet share my same appreciation of Florida.... but he'll come around eventually after I show him a few of my discovered treasures. There are few other states that offer such diversity. But I love South Florida.