July 31, PAD Challenge

Here is the last photo for my photo a day challenge that Heather over at House of Paper sponsored. I was hoping to make a spectacular ending to my album. But, alas, this is it!! LOL! Everyone in our family now owns a pair of these ugly shoes! They were wonderful to have on the cruise and for our beach vacation. Hose these babies off and you are good as new. Gaye, please don't barf!

July 30, PAD Challenge

Today Sarah insisted that I make a Capri Sun purse for her friend. It was her birthday a couple of weeks ago. We didn't have enough Capri Sun pouches to sew with at that time, so I had the kids drinking them for the past couple of weeks. I sure hope Monica enjoys her purse.

July 29, PAD Challenge

This is the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. I shot this while driving so it is not the best shot. I have so many memories about this bridge. When I was in high school a big ship hit the old Sunshine Skyway bridge during a very bad storm. The bridge collapsed and many people perished. Even a bus was on the top of the bridge when it tumbled into the water. It took years to rebuild this bridge to a bigger and better one. It is placed in the channel in a better position and also has a bunch of bumpers in case a ship goes astray. There is also a high wind warning system in place and they will shut the bridge if it is too windy.

July 28, PAD Challenge

Here is Chelsea sitting with Sarah in one of the hammocks out on the patio. Chelsea was content to swing back and forth like this for more than a half hour. We were surprised at that! The patio under the house is a fun place to hang out. There is a swing, hammocks and even a tv. It usually isn't too hot, either. The only bad thing is the mosquitos! They were pretty bad this year. They were eating Sarah and Daniel alive, even with insect repellent.

July 27, PAD Challenge

We went down to the pier tonight. The kids like to go to all the junkie shops and walk all around. Usually we end up with an ice cream cone, but tonight the Dairy Queen was closed. This also shows Bill sporting his new do!

July 26, PAD Challenge

I have a wonderful photo of Daniel with his sandcastle for today's photo, but who can resist a Pringles Duck bill?

July 25, PAD Challenge

We grabbed a last minute trip to Ft. Myers Beach for this weekend. I called my aunt and the weekend was available so off we went. I have been going to our family beach house since I was a kid....maybe 8 or so. One of the nice things is we are allowed to take Chelsea with us. She loves to go to the beach. She loves the water at the beach. The swimming pool, not so much! She doesn't like it when we leave for a bit. We leave this window shade up for her so she can look out the window. Every single time we come home, we have our Chelsea looking out the window for us.