Sunday, January 30, 2011

We made a quick trip to FL. to pick Beepa from Dan's sister.
Our first critter in Florida.
Say 'Armadillo'We had a little time so we visited our first FL lighthouse.

The old growth oaks are just breath taking
with tiny ferns and mosses
growing along the branches



These 5 gal. buckets were filled with kerosene or whale oil
and carried up to the lens three times a day.




The view looking down.
Dan didn't enjoy this view very much.
Note him hugging the wall that was not a good climb for him.




The other light station stairs


This was our first stop at the
St. Augustine Light Station.
So beautiful. And at the top you can see for miles.
You can climb all the way to the top.
The light house keepers had to paint the towers
twice a year due to the sand and wind
blasting the exterior every day.


This is Pounce De Leon Light Station
(Mosquito Coast Light Station)
Just south of Daytona Beach.
We climbed to the top of this one too.

Mary's front door classic Floridian
My dearest friend from high school.
My Home Ec teacher Mary!

A quick sunset shot at the VILLAGES!
Kare Bear at the orange grove stand.
We stocked up on yummy tangerines and grapefruit.

CJ the newest child to K and C's house.


Yaya playing with the new puppy.

K and Beepa waiting for Danny home cooked breakfast.


Just a touch of spring:)
Really SNOW again!


We can't show you Kathy's dress,
but we can show the bridesmaid dresses.
Yes it a differant color.
Light sage green
Very pretty with less wrinkles.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Great pictures of the lighthouses. I'm so jealous!!! Iloved the one of the lighthouse stairs .Do you have one without Danny? I love Danny but I would love that photo on my wall in the guest room!!!
LIz

Anonymous said...

Ok, I'm shy about printing comments BUT, in this case, I MUST say: (1) Isn't Debbie a great photographer?! (And, I don't blame you for wanting to frame the lighthouse stairs for your wall, Liz--great taste--but DO consider the increased value of having Danny hugging the back wall--ha, ha; (2) aren't I lucky for still knowing where to find one of the greatest families I know? (3) And, lastly--my heartfelt thanks for including an old, home ec teacher in your travels--a treasured memory! Love, Merrie