Hello everyone!

Thanks to all who stopped by recently to share their story of how they named their blogs….I enjoyed reading each and every entry.  If you are just stopping by, please share your blogging naming stories here, I’d love to hear your story too!

It was a big family weekend at the beach.  First I joined Lori for dinner en route to the shore with two of my sons.  I finally had the opportunity to see her beautiful to-die-for studio in person AND see her incredible bead storage unit (and the amazing collection of beads organized inside).  I’m crazy about my vintage storage pieces, but her storage unit has me thinking that really may be the way to go!

The opportunities for my siblings and parents to get together seem to happen less and less, so this weekend was special.  My Dad has been preparing for the Nanticoke Swim and Triathlon, going to the pool at 5:00 a.m. before work to swim every day.    He’s been preparing for the 3-mile open water swim portion and my brother decided to join him.  Flying in from Florida, my brother and one of his sons joined us at the beach for a mini family get together.

My sister, my little guy, and I watched the race from a point on the rocks.  I was filled with admiration for each and every swimmer as I watched them, fighting the current and choppy water to keep moving.  Not to mention the cold water!  I lost my camera lens cap as it bounced down between the rocks and in to the water, but I got some great shots.

They did it!!  Here’s a shot of my Dad and brother after the swim….I was just so proud of them both!  My Dad at age 66 was the only one in the 60 and up age group.  He is an inspiration, always pushing the limits and raising the bar with his relentless, can-do attitude.  My sister and I were just beaming for these two special guys.  This was one of those days I know I’ll always treasure.

Thank you for visiting & have a great week!!