Favorite Foto Friday

I printed some of my favorite pictures from a recent family trip to Virginia Beach to put in an album this week.  I do this from time to time just for good measure.  I told Michael I needed some tactile creativity.  It reminded me that I hadn't posted any pictures.

When we discovered that we all had some free time with no conflicts we decided to get away together for a few days.  However, our family time got a little close and intense as it took 8.5 hours to travel what should have taken 4.5 hours.  We took the smaller car to save on gas and it was a challenge but we endured and it was worth it.

We all handled it in different ways.  Then we almost unpacked the car at the wrong hotel - so funny.  When we got to our correct destination we were relieved that the pool was not crowded and the room was huge and vacation could begin.  These people can create fun where ever they go.  They were just happy to be out of the car.

The beach was cool and brisk and the water frigid but the entire weekend was enjoyable.  

One of my favorite things to do on the beach is fly a kite.  I remember as a kid that I didn't want my kite to go high because I was afraid it would fly away.  (I was afraid of alot of things then.)  I now purposely let it out all the way and love to watch it soar high above us.  

Michael likes to run with the kite.  Looks like alot of work to me.  

I prefer to let the wind take it up naturally.

We saw dolphins in the water most mornings very close to the shore.

Virginia Beach is a great family destination.  The boardwalk is several miles long and the beach gifts shops are on the first street over so there is not as much shopping traffic on the paved walking and biking pathways.

King Neptune

There are creative artwork displays and memorials all along the boardwalk.  

Favorite Foto Friday

Ok so I know it's Saturday but I did take this picture on Friday.  After an full day course of HTML coding (because I love my job and want to do my very best) my brain was saturated and spilling over onto my lap.   I met my family for dinner and was still a little loopy afterwards.  We had shopping to do and as I got out of the car I saw this and had to stop a minute and give praise and thanks.  God's artwork in nature is so beautiful and breathtaking.  This moment put me back on the path to sanity and I was thankful.

I haven't written code since college 23 years ago.  But this was fun and exciting to get those juices flowing again.  I wondered if I could keep up but it went well and I am anxious to apply that knowledge to daily work life.  Watch out WWW here I come.

So when I woke up this morning I realized Friday's jam-packed lecture was still dribbling through my thoughts.  It will level out soon I would guess until the next class.... 6 days from now.  I think I must be calling to my inner geek as I make plans to attend a graphic arts and communication conference this summer.  I asked "Am I nerdy enough for this?"   Not sure, but it will be fun to find out.

So I am glad to learn.  It's a stretch sometimes but I don't want to be complacent.

Now I'm off to finish laundry and prepare for a great family weekend.  Enjoy yours!!!

Thank you Lord for family and time to spend with them.