Florida Warm Up Part Two- Shell Museum

     If you are ever in Sanibel a must  stop is their Shell Museum. On our first day in Florida was a little chilly 66 degrees, so we thought this would be the perfect adventure. We had been to Sanibel before, but never to the Shell Museum. It went well. There was a learning area for the kids. Tons of beautiful shell and my favorite Sailor Valentines. After the museum we went to find a local place to eat. We found the Lazy Flamingo restaurant. It was decent, but fairly overpriced. Later we found a great coffee joint Sanibel Bean that also served sandwiches and it was very kid friendly. We will go there next time for lunch when we on the island. We headed to Lighthouse Beach to go shelling. We didn't find anything too exotic, but Violet did pack up a container of shell, flowers and sand to make her very own Mermaid Village back at the house. She played with that the entire week!

This Moment (inspired by Soulemama)

     A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments for all to find and see.

Florida Warm Up Part One

   Wow! What a great time we had. We spent the majority of our time in Ft.Meyers. Our family has a home there with a beautiful pool and hot tub. The house is also about 20 minutes from Sanibel Island, which is one of my favorite places in Florida. Another treasure there is a local shop that sells the best Orange Juice. There is even a sampling station. We drank it nearly everyday. We did so much on this trip, that I will be blogging about it over the next few days. Enjoy! We sure did!

Away

     We are away for a week. We are at the Ocean, nice and warm. Right where we need to be right now. Away from the everyday, a little break from the Cold Northeast....we are so Thankful. See you in a week!

TTV

  My friend Nina made this super fun contraption for my duoflex vintage camera. I can finally play around with Through the Viewfinder Photography. I am really excited. Here are my first few shots:

This Moment (inspired by Soulemama )

      A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments for all to find and see.

8 months old

   My little babe is 8 months old today! She is getting cuter and cuter and her personality is now really coming out. She is fearless and brave, but cuddly and sweet. She is getting 3 more teeth and is so so so close to crawling. She is still nursing and co-sleeping, but she is now having sometime in her crib as well. She has been trying lots of new foods, pears, mango, oatmeal, peas, carrots, peaches...she does not like green beans. She is growing so fast, but I am trying to be so present and remember to slow down and enjoy this special time. Vintage is wearing a thrifted vintage dress, a handmade crocheted sweater from our sweet neighbor, trumpette tights and her cross from her Christening. I will do a separate post on her Christening Day, I am still going through all the photos. Happy Wednesday!