- You know you’re in FL when you see these….
Hello! I’m back after a week away…did anyone miss me? 🙂 We went on a long road trip down south to visit my brother and his family in Florida! The week went by way too fast…… cousins playing (6 boys!), staying up late chatting with my sister-in-law, lots of time at the pool (it is HOT there), and local sight-seeing. We were sure spoiled by the wonderful hospitality we received and were so sad to finally leave!
You know me and how I tend to turn my blog into a photo album! Thought I’d share a few pics here from our visit to the Sunshine State.
City of Jacksonville
View of the backyard...look at this sweet trio.
My son was captivated by air plants. Have you heard of them?
Couch full of cousins!
My sis-in-law and with my youngest nephew, the little chubbins. He's just 8 days older than my youngest.
All in the family
High diving in the neighborhood pool
A serene view of St. Augustine
Stopped in Savannah on the way home...always seeking out the local antique shops!
I’m hoping to catch up on my blog hopping to see what YOU have all been up to too…. Thanks for stopping by!
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Hey gorgeous! nice to have you back and thrilled you had such a fab time!!
Pics are amazing {clouds in the first pic of Jacksonville are gorgeous}
Have emailed you with an update on the necklace.
hugs
hello gorgeous xxx
Hi CIndy! Looks like you guys had a good time. I live in Jacksonville as well! I would love to meet you next time your in town.
Of course we missed you. Thanks for the couple of instants of sunshine I felt on my skin – it is pouring nonstop over here.
what a wonderful summer you are having – i love the pictures and can only imagine how much fun the boys had… and the grown ups!
Ohhh wow I thought you were still at the beach! Thats wonderful you got to go to visit family. You have really had some kind of summer! Now next you will be getting your boys ready for school! Maybe you can get a break when they are in school and have some Cindy time..ox
Looks like you all had a great visit! I do hope there was a little beach time too! Your son is a cutie!
Hugs
I love our beautiful photos especially the couch full of cousins. It is nice to have you back but I happy you had a wonderful time away with your family.
Your photos are so beautiful. I especially love all the children lined up on the sofa…such darling cherubs! Welcome home!
Sure I missed your posts – but looks like you had a wonderful time. The pics are gorgeous.
Oh, this was so much fun looking at you and your beautiful family =) I love the couch full of cousins~such beautiful children!! I know you had a great time. Did they start back to school today? Ours did (not mine, but you know what I mean =)
LOL.
You know I’ve missed you tons! And I’ve been to Florida in August so I know how hot it is! I was there when Zack was nearly two and still not walking so all we could do, it seemed, was visit Barnes and Noble and hit the pool.
Aren’t you ready for cooler weather?
Me? Jealous? No. Not at all! ;0)
Looks wonderful, Cindy! I always enjoy your photos!
Of course you were missed! The photos are wonderful and it looks like you had a great time! I love the one of all the cousins on the couch! Just beautiful!!
Welcome home Lit’l Mama!!
You need to use this week to recoup from your vacation with the cousins!! That’s a whole lotta boys all in one spot!!! 🙂
Yep Air Plants are really bromelias They grow in the branches of trees in humid rainy warm places. We have quite a few here, and ours look a lot like the one in your picture. These have a flower that is nothing to write home about and once they bloom they tend to dry up and die. The reason they have the nickname of air plants is because they have aerial roots and they get their moisture from the water (humidity/rain) in the air. They do have roots that tend to wrap themselves around thin branches to anchor them to the tree. They are cousins of those big “bromelia” with the huge rooster tail,bright pink flowers you can buy at Home Depot. 🙂
Have a great school year!!
Pattie 😉
Mazatlan Mx.
Looks like a wonderful time had by all! And look at all of those cheeky boys lined up on the lounge…I bet they had fun playing together 🙂 It’s always a pleasure to see other parts of the world, thanks for sharing! Belinda
Hi Cindy, welcome home! The boys are just precious! I’m sure they loved that neighborhood pool, almost like a giant playground! I’m sure you are going to be busy getting ready for back to school and the artbliss workshops now that you’re home. Missed you at beadfest, hope you get more time to “homestead” now, hugs, Laura
Gorgeous photos, as always! The one of the “cousins on the couch” is so very sweet! Glad you had a wonderful vacation 🙂
What gorgeous clouds and photos. So glad you had a great time with family this summer. Your boys must be back in school by now. Hoping you are finding time to create.
Tootles
Diana
Welcome Home! 🙂
It looks like you had a wonderful time.
I love how there are kids just everywhere! You can see their energy in those pics…must be such a wonderful time for them to see all their cousins.
Plus, I have to say I’m sooooo excited about antique shopping in Norfolk! I went down there Saturday night for dinner and we drove around the Ghent neighborhood for a while and there are tons and tons of shops just waiting for me!! Luckily I have a day off on Friday…looks like I’ll have time for an “oldies” mission!
Welcome back to Fall –
Jen
I so much enjoy your wonderful pictures Cindy! Glad you had such a great vacation!
Great pics! I love the sofa shot – reminds me of The Sound of Music! What a gorgeous bunch of lads.