Well, hello again!
I'm back, relaxed, and recharged from my Destin, FL trip.
It was refreshing to get away and spend 100% quality time with my family in such a beautiful place.
This was our first time there and will more than likely be a yearly trip.
The beaches are so breath-taking. Of course, I couldn't leave that place without getting some beach photos of the kids. :) I took a TON. Can't wait to scrap 'em.
Here are a couple.
I am also glad to be home!
I have to say, it sure was nice to get a break. I don't think my hands have been away from patterned paper this long in quite some time.
'Hope you are all having a great week.
Hi Val! Welcome home friend! Glad to hear your vacation was so relaxing. From the pictures it looks like it was absolutely gorgeous - can't wait to see what you do with them! We're actually still down in Ocean City - coming home Saturday - my hands are itching to touch some scrappy goodies too! LOL Catch up soon!
Posted by: Lynn G | July 17, 2008 at 09:26 AM
Yes, the Gulf beaches are absolutely beautiful......we vacation there every year. Great pix of your kids........the one of both of them looks like a print ad for a clothing line! Glad you got a chance to relax and recharge. Welcome back. -Carol
Posted by: Carol Hamann | July 17, 2008 at 11:06 AM
Hi Val! Great pictures! Just curious...I've tried taking "beach" photos on white sand, but mine tend to look kind of washed out. Do you use a special filter on your camera? Or is it just the setting you use? They look totally professional!!
janice
(your kids are beautiful, by the way!!)
Posted by: Janice Stovall | July 17, 2008 at 11:42 PM
Hi Val! Great pictures! Just curious...I've tried taking "beach" photos on white sand, but mine tend to look kind of washed out. Do you use a special filter on your camera? Or is it just the setting you use? They look totally professional!!
janice
(your kids are beautiful, by the way!!)
Posted by: Janice Stovall | July 17, 2008 at 11:42 PM
Hi Val! Great pictures! Just curious...I've tried taking "beach" photos on white sand, but mine tend to look kind of washed out. Do you use a special filter on your camera? Or is it just the setting you use? They look totally professional!!
janice
(your kids are beautiful, by the way!!)
Posted by: Janice Stovall | July 17, 2008 at 11:42 PM
Again....so glad to have you back, my friend! And you SO deserved that little break too! ;)
Posted by: AnnaMarie | July 20, 2008 at 12:58 AM
So glad you got to relax and enjoy those beautiful moments with your family. Your children look like they are having the time of their lives with their favorite person you! Missed ya
Posted by: Kiley | July 20, 2008 at 10:00 PM
So glad you got to relax and enjoy those beautiful moments with your family. Your children look like they are having the time of their lives with their favorite person you! Missed ya
Posted by: Kiley | July 20, 2008 at 10:01 PM
So sorry for your loss. I know how you must feel as we also lost our first dog a few years back. Its justlike losing a member of the family.
Posted by: marian | July 22, 2008 at 04:59 AM
Great photos!
Posted by: Lea | July 22, 2008 at 07:36 PM
Hi Val,
Do you have any suggestions as to where to stay in Destin. This would be a great place to take the family.
Posted by: Brooke | July 29, 2008 at 10:45 PM