LIFE'S A BEACH

My big sister, Snips, is visiting from Indiana. No trip to Florida is complete without a day at the beach and Snips loves the beach. Once there, she absolutely glows with excitement. Taking Snips to the beach is like buying that favorite longed-for toy for a child. It's just fun to watch her have a good time. My Harley Stud, Daddy, Daisy, Snips and I drove over from the lake to St. Augustine beach a few days ago. The beach in St. Augustine is similar to Daytona Beach and we were able to drive right on the sand. We spent a couple hours just walking along, bird-watching and shell collecting. It's really beautiful there and so relaxing.

Snips, Daisy and guess who?

Say hello to my Daddy. A handsome devil, don't you think?

Meet my little friend.

Isn't he cute?

He can run really fast.

And apparently has lots of friends.

So Grateful Sunday

While I am always grateful for the blessings mentioned here that make my life complete, today I am counting the simple joys in my life that add a little kick and make it interesting. (At least to me)

1. Daddy. Today is his birthday.
   
2. The sound of football on my TV. I just love having it on while I work around the house even if I can't sit and watch.
   Of course, if the Seminoles are playing, I'm planted up front and center. Even when it's not so good….like last night. …Sigh
   
3. My new Blackberry Curve. Tried the Pearl, had trouble after 3 months, died after 5, replaced with refurbished Pearl and died again after 2 months. I'm on day 4 of the Curve. No problems yet. Yippie!
   
4. My job. As much as I complain and am driven completely insane by it sometimes, I am blessed to have it and all the perks it allows me.
   
5. Frozen custard. There is a place an hour north of where we live that serves this sinfully delicious treat. I guess I should also be grateful that it's so far away or weight loss might be an even bigger challenge.
   
6. My Harley Stud's bike. I am really somewhat of a reluctant biker chick with a split personality (I wear pearls with my leather) but we have a lot of fun and are getting ready to leave for a trip soon.
   
7. Country roads that curve, go over hills and into valleys. I get tired of the same old flat, straight roads in the area where I live. I love to venture north where the terrain has a little more character.
   
8. Spinning. It's good for me. It challenges me. And it kicks my butt. (Should I be grateful for that?)
   
9. Sugar snap peas. This is my new favorite snack.
   
10. Walks on the beach. And I don't do it often enough. Maybe today…….yes, today.

For what things are you grateful today?