Maiden voyage

This morning I finally felt well enough to take my old-new Phat Cycle. As an early Mother's Day present, Nikki gave my bike a makeover. A new seat, grips, chain, basket, painted handlebars, and a general touch up. I finally am over the plague from last week and got to take it out for a spin!!!

The best thing about riding a bike? The slowness of it. Everything is revealed to you as you peddle by. Leaves. Flowers. Porches. Birds.

And the very best thing? The sweet, heavy scent of all the blooming spring flowers that fill the air. It was unbelievable!! Every turn had a new sweetness.

"Maybe it was true, and being a girl could be about interest rates and skinny jeans, riding bikes and wearing pink. Not about any one thing, but everything."
¸.•*´¨`♥ Sarah Dessen, Along for the Ride

The Keys::Day 3::Going into the evening

Just walking towards Mallory Square for the sunset and dinner after.

The Keys::Day 3::Walking to the beach

My walk continued...up and down the streets. Until I found myself midway to the beach that D and our friends were. Should I walk on to it? Or head back to the cool pool? I trudged on to the beach. And it was hot. And it was humid. And I was sweaty.

"He got into the red door, I got into the white one."
¸.•*´¨`♥ Jim Butcher (Grave Peril)

The Keys::Day 1::On the road

We woke up the next morning with a song in our hearts and well rested. I walked out to the back of the hotel to see a beautiful bay. And this fantastic palm tree at the edge of the sand. I had to wait a long time to get this picture. My camera was in the hotel all night, and it was very cold in our room. Then when I went outside, the hot humid air fogged up my lens. It took at least a half an hour to defog. So I just looked around and enjoyed the pretty sun. Which, by the way, was a welcome sight after driving in the rain most of the day before.

"Life is a paradise for those who love many things with a passion."
¸.•*´¨`♥ Leo Buscaglia

Dancing Dad

I had promised in Trust me...I do this all the time, to post about Dancing Dad. This guy is simply awesome. He dances with joy and exuberance. Each and every time. The place is Pensacola Beach...Bands on the Beach. And there was a crowd this night.

Mother's Day at the Hilton brunch

I know. I know. Mother's day has come and past. And so has Father's day. Well, Here are some more images from Mother's Day. It was fun and the food was great. The day was pristine.

This first picture was from the decorations inside the Hilton. I loved the whimsical stars just floating about.

"I believe that mankind's destiny lies in the stars."
¸.•*´¨`♥ Neil Gaiman (American Gods)