Weeki Wachee Springs

I feel like the pictures speak for themselves, so I won't say much about Weeki Wachee Springs.  It was such a fantastic place and where else can you see mermaids perform in pure spring water?  I may have pretended I was a mermaid when I swam in the springs too.  If you are planning a trip to Florida, do yourself a favor and add this to your itinerary!

Lake Ashby

During a scenic drive last week, we came upon Lake Ashby Park.  We actually came to Lake Ashby first, but it was just a boat ramp with no actual place to really enjoy the lake.  I think my brother knew of Lake Ashby Park and had possibly visited before, but he had no idea that the park had access to the actual lake. The park was in a lovely wooded area and we found a sign directing us to the lake.  It took us to a leaf-covered wooded path that eventually led to a boardwalk.  The boardwalk circled around a side of the lake and back into a swampy area and the woods.  There were signs posted along the trail identifying the various trees and plants and, although it was mostly quiet, I imagine the park is home to lots of critters.  I think my favorite park was seeing my brother's excitement over this hidden gem just minutes from his home.  I could see him imagining future outings and fishing trips to the park.  I can't wait to hear what he catches from the boardwalk over the lake!

 

I'm back!

I had an amazing time in Florida and have jumped right back into the daily grind of work and kids and all the responsibilities I got to completely ignore while I was away.  The weather last week was absolutely perfect, I took in tons of gorgeous scenery, and cherished the time with my brother.  I also took lots of mental notes and brochures for future trips, because I'm totally already planning those!  To ease the transition back to real life, I will be spending evenings cuddling two little silly dudes and enjoying the spring weather!

Vacation Time!

I'm off to Florida for all of next week!  I bought plane tickets for my dad and me to go visit my brother, after my Valentine's Day themed sale.  I'm super excited for the getaway and for lots of time with my brother, some serious relaxation, and hopefully some meeting up with friends.  I may also be slightly excited for some warm weather!  I'll be back after March 8th with lots of great photos and stories!

Florida by molldoll527 featuring a print cardigan

Fake Cookies, Real Cake

Heidi and I have been trying to get together on Friday evenings for dinner and crafts.  We usually find things we want to make and text photos back and forth throughout the week.  One of Heidi's recent ideas was for cute fake cookies decorated with puffy paint.  They look pretty darn similar to iced cookies and can be made into a number of things.  I'm going to turn mine into brooches and magnets.  I think I'd like to make them again in a much smaller scale, so I can use them for crafting.  You can find out how to make these cookies over on Heidi's blog!

Winter Wonderland

It's been really cold here, but it hasn't stopped us from exploring.  It's neat to see how lovely some of our favorite walking and hiking spots look covered in ice and snow.  I'm ready for everything to start to thaw, though!

Collections - Cats & Dogs

It's been so long since I've shared any collections or thrift/antique finds!  I haven't really had any recent thrift finds.  I don't hit up any shops as often as I used to.  I got to this point where I started to get overwhelmed with the amount of stuff I'd accumulated, so lately I've been giving a lot of thought to thinning things out and just really focusing on a few collections that are extra special.  I actually started with our books and filled several boxes.  It felt really good!  This is a collection I think is super cute, but is on my list to get rid of, so I thought I'd share it while it's still around!