… because exploring is FUN! I find it challenging and intriguing, and a wonderful way to make new friends. I love photography, blogging and sharing my experiences with family and friends.
NOTE: I’ve added photos to this post, and unfortunately they don’t show in the email notification. So please visit the blog directly if you want to see some pics.
Just a quick update as I wing my way home from my spur-of-the-moment, 4 night visit to Florida. A RELAXING AND MEMORABLE JOURNEY!
Jae and Leslie’s new home
I am so blessed to visit such open, honest, and generous extended family. I felt COMPLETELY at home and so appreciate their hospitality. THANK YOU Jae, Leslie, Dale, Pat, and yes, even Nikko, THE cutest dog!
It took a lot of bribing with treats, but I have no shame
Arrived Friday night and we had dinner at their local Brew HouseAnd on Saturday …. lunch and a drag show at Hamburger Mary’sI think Aiden had a thrill!Visited the neighborhood watering hole on the way home from lunch. Jae’s Uncle Dale and his son, AndyLeslie, Dale, Aiden, and Aunt PatDale and me. This is Carn’s older brotherJae, Dale, Andy, and his wife MeganOh good Lord …. I complimented the bartender on her glittery eye shadow and next thing I know she put it on me!The party continued at Dale and Pat’s. How cool that J&L have their aunt and uncle just a few houses down the street from their new house!On Sunday, J&L took me to a nature reserve. SO MANY BIRDS AND ALLIGATORS!One of the SMALLER onesThis pic does not do him justice, but he was the BIGGEST of them all. We JUST MISSED him eating a soft shelled turtle!This guy lives right across the street from their HOUSE!I LOVE J&L’s screened in room, RIGHT ON a canal! So they set me up and I slept in their “zone” Sunday night.Beautiful time to visit. Moderate temperatures, NO BUGS, and a full moon!I gave myself a treat and booked a Day Pass to the United Club in Houston on my way home. This was just my FIRST course!
I will post this when I safely arrive in my home tonight. So if you get this, know that I’m safely home.
WHAT A MIRACLE AIR TRAVEL IS. How could I have just spent 4 glorious days in Florida and now I’m home again? I feel very grateful and blessed.
And yes, those who know me, know what comes next ….
What a great time you had, I’m sure they were very joyed to have you there as you were to be there. Love You Baby and Glad you are Home, Awesome Photos and See You Soon.
Freebirds Frolic 
Looks like a good time had by all. Thanks for sharing and welcome home!
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Dear Diana,
Thanks for sharing your photos, Glad you enjoyed your trip with everyone!
(and yes Nikko is adorable)
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What a great time you had, I’m sure they were very joyed to have you there as you were to be there. Love You Baby and Glad you are Home, Awesome Photos and See You Soon.
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You have too many aliases, JOE MADRID.
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And I misspelled that one lol.
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