I Love Miami

Growing up in Miami was such a gift.

I didn't realize it until I grew up and moved away.

The weather is beautiful.

 It's common to have the ocean breeze 

even on the hottest days.

The water is beautiful.

I'm amazed at the ocean color comparison 

between north and south Florida.

Mark's job has taken us back to Miami 

several times in the last months.

On one of the last trips,

we were blessed to bring

our grandkids and Danielle with us.

One morning,

Eli and I got up to watch the sun rise.

We loved eating outside each evening.

The best part was when a familiar tune began to play.

These kids have music in their blood.

They were quick to jump up and dance along.

Here they are all water-logged and taking a break.

Coconut milk?

Yes please!

Better yet,

how about a daiquiri?

Our ventures to Miami have come to an end for now.

I hope the memories will last forever.

I know I will treasure them.

Miami In January

Hello all my beautiful friends!

I hope you are doing well.

The weather looks a bit precarious through most of the U.S.

I must admit,

I miss the beautiful snow.

I will always have warm fuzzies when I remember

 the winters I lived in Kansas & New Mexico.

In the meantime...

Mark has been given a detail which allows 

us to enjoy some glorious beach time

in Miami, Florida.

My current view.

I spend my day walking or lying by the pool.

Isn't the water beautiful?!

On a previous trip,

Dani & Abi accompanied us.

The Fontainebleau had a gorgeous glass Christmas tree.

Abi is my party.

She wanted to reenact Buddy from The Elf

by running around the revolving doors.

Never a dull moment!

Hope you are having a great week.

I plan to get down to the beach and get some rays.

XXOOXXOOXXX

Love to all!

Random

This is where I grew up.

Palm Springs North in Miami.

I tried to figure out how to add an arrow to show you my exact house but was unsuccessful.

It was a small world.

Just a mile square.

I loved my childhood.

So simple and safe.

The house rule was to be home by dark.

Summers were spent walking these streets.

We found coke bottles to get some change 

to get ourselves an Icee or candy from Paks.

I knew someone on almost every block.

Life seemed so simple.

I guess that's childhood.

We had the Everglades surrounding

most of our community.

We ran through them Glades and never worried

about snakes and alligators and whatever else lurked nearby.

God protected us.

I know this is random but,

I ran across a cute website named Awkward Family Photos.

If you need a smile,

you may want to check it out.

This one just makes me happy.

Go Gramps!