Where The Orange Blossoms Grow...: A Mini-Vacation! :)

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

A Mini-Vacation! :)

Headed out for a fun weekend in N. Florida!

Here we goooo!

Four hours later....:P

Finally made it to the campground, met up with the Waldmans, and got some ice cream! Fun times. :)

The most adorable lil puppy ;)

Our cozy little cabin ;)

-- Food and Farming Summit with Joel Salatin --

Little Men ;)

Us gals...

Observe: Children become restless when stuck inside a church building for 8 hours. They can only play so many games of leapfrog. Thomas the Tank Engine works miracles. ;)

Boys....:P

Sweet Caraline :)

Good day, lots learned...now ready for some good eats! :)

Back "home" and ready to have some fun on the Suwanee river!

Hmm, I think they need a doorstep...or something.

Lovely view of the spring

Breakfast!

...Love CJ's expression ;)

Howdy, strangers! ;)

Bye-bye, Waldmans! Next stop, St. Augustine!

Gorgeous farmland on the way there... <3

-- Castillo de San Marcos --

My collection of shop signs...they're just so cute! ;)

Well that's it, folks! Until next time, may the Lord bless y'all!

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AnonymousApril 25, 2012 at 6:00 PM
Beautiful pictures Mary!
The picture of the door without a step is hilarious!
That field of wild flowers is lovely!!

Love and miss y'all!!
Markie
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AnonymousApril 25, 2012 at 6:05 PM
Glad y'all had an awesome time! :)
The shops look like so much fun to explore. I really love the one of CJ looking out at the water, and the last one of all y'all. :)

Love,
Hoo ;)
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Pollock FamilyApril 25, 2012 at 6:24 PM
Great post. LOVE the pic of the yellow wildflower field!! The one right after that one is awesome, too. The family picture is perfect. CJ looking across the water, fabulous. The ones of you lovely ladies, individually, superb. Looks like you had a great trip!
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The DischersApril 26, 2012 at 5:13 AM
Looks like a great weekend! Good job on getting a post up right away :) Everyone looks wonderful. Glad you had a good time and learned a lot. St Augustine is so lovely isn't it?

Love,
Aunt Beth
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KellyApril 26, 2012 at 6:06 AM
Looks like y'all had a great time! Now, that's my kind of vacation, a little history and some outdoor fun! :)
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Kianna RoseMay 30, 2012 at 10:26 AM
Looks like you all had fun! I enjoyed reading through this post and looking at your photographs. One of my favorites is the upward view of that stone building.

Blessings,
Kianna Rose
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sweetjeanetteJune 23, 2012 at 3:42 AM
St. Augustine is one of our favorite "one tank trips". Great pictures and enjoyed tagging along with you on the trip...through pictures :-)
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AnonymousJune 27, 2012 at 6:06 AM
What a great trip. I've been missing your posts. Hope all is well and we'll see a new post soon.

Blessings,

Victoria
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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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Wednesday, April 25, 2012

A Mini-Vacation! :)

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