Where The Orange Blossoms Grow...: Bok Tower

Thursday, January 13, 2011

Bok Tower

Bok Tower has always been one of our favorite places to spend a lovely afternoon. We have so many wonderful memories of going there with our Mama. She's spent so much time and effort encouraging us to love the outdoors, especially horticulture--taking dominion over the land for God's honor and glory. What a fun way to cultivate that passion for God's Creation!

Here are some pictures--most of them I've already posted on Facebook, but for those of you who aren't on there, I'll post them here as well. :o)

The Lord bless y'all,

Beautiful Beautyberries. ;o)

Mama and her boys. :o)

The Singing Tower

Woah, dude...Don't get so close. The kids are startin' to think one of us isn't secure in our manliness...I mean I've never been called a girl before, but well, you know..."

(I hate to ruin the romantic nature of this picture, but I believe they are both males...) :oP

"...It's the way you wiggle your tail, dude. I'm telling you!"

"What?! You done pulled my tail feathers out last week!"

Ahh! Breathtaking.

For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse.

Romans 1:20

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Whiddon FamilyJanuary 15, 2011 at 1:11 PM
Such pretty pictures Mary!!! That sure is a beautiful place. I especially love the pictures up on that hill. It makes me wanna be out there right now...
And the squirrel (so cute!) reminds me of our "Greyback" (who drowned himself in the dog bowl :-( )

Y'all please come see us soon!

Laney~
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Mary NoelleJanuary 17, 2011 at 7:54 AM
The pictures don't even begin to capture how beautiful it is. I'd love to take y'all there someday. :o) Haha, yeah I remember y'all tellin us about Greyback the squirrel. :oP Too bad he drowned...Poor thing. :o(

Can't wait to see y'all again!

Love,

Mary
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KelsJanuary 18, 2011 at 9:47 AM
How beautiful! I have always wanted to go there. So you live in FL? Me too! Small world isn't it. :)
I love the picture of the squirrel, they are so adorable, but mean little things to a gardener. ;)
Have a wonderful day, ~Kelsey
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Mary NoelleJanuary 18, 2011 at 12:47 PM
Hey Kels! Thanks for stopping by! :o) Yep--we live in Florida...I'd love to meet y'all sometime!

God Bless,

Mary
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Pollock FamilyJanuary 19, 2011 at 9:05 AM
What a peaceful place. We love to go there to listen to the stillness.

I love the pic of "Momma and her boys". Seems like just yesterday when it was momma and (just) the girls. What a blessing.

Great photography, btw.

Love y'all
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The DischersJanuary 31, 2011 at 7:17 AM
What a gorgeous post! I too love Bok Tower. Had a wonderful picnic there with my dear hubby once - so romantic. Of course I have loved going there so many times. The sunrise Easter service has always been wonderful hasn't it?

Mary - your swan picture was amazing and the comment was hilarious!!!

Love,
A.Beth
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The Orange Blossom Song

I want to wake up in the morning where the orange blossoms grow,
Where the sun comes creepin' into where I'm sleepin',
and the song birds say hello.

I want to wander over yonder, Pick the fruit that's hanging low,
I want to make my home in Florida where the orange blossoms grow.

I want to wake up in the morning where the ocean breezes blow,
I want to cast my line on the falling tide,
Where the tarpon swim below.

I love the sunshine and the beaches, where the palms sway to and fro,
I want to make my home in Florida where the orange blossoms grow.

I want to wake up in the morning where the Spanish moss hangs low,
Where the gators swim through the Everglades,
And the grand old live oaks grow.

I love the wildwoods, and the cities, and the friends I've come to know.
I want to make my home in Florida where the orange blossoms grow.

I want to wake up in the morning where the orange blossoms grow,
Where the sun comes creepin' into where I'm sleepin',
and the song birds say hello.

I want to wander over yonder, Pick the fruit that's hanging low,
I want to make my home in Florida where the orange blossoms grow.

Here Is Home

Here is home, my blessed home.
Florida is her name.
God’s Providence has brought me here,
So here I will remain.

Here is home, my beautiful home,
Where God's creation sings
About the mighty power and grace
Of Jesus Christ our King.

Here is home, where in the Spring
The orange blossoms bloom,
And fill my senses to the brim
With their sweet perfume.

I love to hear the honey bees
Buzzing with all their might.
I love the clear, blue, cloudless sky,
And radiant stars at night.

Here is home, where Summer comes
With its burning heat,
Relentlessly providing us
With bugs and burning feet.

But when the Lord provides us
With a gentle shower,
It lifts the weary, wilted head
Of every wildflower.

Here is home, where in the Fall,
I don my scarves and sweater,
But really I don’t need them.
Cotton would do better.

No Autumn leaves are falling.
The trees are still quite green,
But a crisp, cool breeze is blowing,
And the days grow short, it seems.

Here is home, where Winter comes.
It's not so very cold,
But how I love to dig in the sand
My numb and barefoot toes!

In wintertime I love to eat
An orange from the tree.
Such a sweet and sticky treat.
Quite a delicacy!

Here is home where I am proud
To be a humble part
Of Florida's great, rich history,
And hold it near my heart.

The land on which I've tromped and played,
The Spanish settlers roam'd.
They called this place the “Land of Flowers,”
And here they made their home.

When war broke out between the States,
We proved our loyalty
To the precious Southern cause,
For God and Liberty!

Some folks call us “Florida Crackers.”
I'm proud to hold that name.
My ancestors were proud as well,
To call themselves the same.

Here is home, My home, sweet home,
Where life is at it's best.
Every day I thank the Lord,
For I am truly blessed!

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Thursday, January 13, 2011

Bok Tower

Here are some pictures--most of them I've already posted on Facebook, but for those of you who aren't on there, I'll post them here as well. :o)

The Lord bless y'all,

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