Caymans

Hubs, off enjoying a scuba diving adventure, left me to wander the island for a bit. Having been there before, I was more prone to just enjoying the scenery. I really should have found a way to get on a local bus and take it for a ride around the island, but practicality prevailed and I decided to stay local.

In the end, a little stop at Margaritaville, a view of some amazing tarpons and blue sea as far as the eye could see. Gorgeous day!!

Birthday Boy

Day one… Miami… Where the club level concierge decided to really kick it up a notch and heard it was his birthday. Champagne, truffles and total relaxation. After that, we headed to the ship and got the lay of the land. Looking forward to a good week together

Off We Go!

It is time for our yearly trip… The one where we farm our children off to camp and we leave the country! This time, a cruise to the Caribbean. Miami, here we come. We are going to start by taking that extra upgrade to a really great room and kick off birthday week for hubs in a perfect way

Mì Familia

The depths of to which I love these people. And our yearly reunion.

So much though, that during a massive power outage every last one of us figure out a way to still make sure it happened. To my children, this is what love of family looks like. And it fills my heart to no end.

Dive Camp

Dive Camp in full effect. In just five short days! Two short, private YouTube videos. One of each kid.

https://youtu.be/AlZcCKk_8Uw 

https://youtu.be/_kwmGgJUt5M 

My hope is that you can click on the link and watch the short video.

Honey Bees and Clover

I saw this honeybee the other day. It was circling around a patch of clover. I hate clover. I work diligently all summer long to pull it all out, use the right fertilizer that still attempting to be eco-friendly, while maintaining a lawn that at least does not bug my neighbors and keeps me mildly occupied.

I really thought the clover was a nuisance and it really was not needed.

But in that little tiny clover flower, the honeybee found what I was looking for. It was the right shape and size. The clover offered it's a little tiny flower petals to the bee willingly. They had a lovely relationship. And the honeybee went on its merry little way.

What is lovely to some is frustrating to others. But far be it for me to tell the honeybee that her pal, the clover, was not up to snuff. 

Nature reminded me of that today. And maybe I'll leave a little patch of clover in the back corner of the lawn.

Just Time

Just fine to sit and look at the water

Just time to play with friends. 

Just time to explore creation and find new things. 

Just time to try one more science experiment. 

Just time to eat one more s'more and go to bed late. 

You can't buy that kind of time. You have to want it, create it, and savor it. 

So we did. 

Blue and green flames!