Today, Pittsburgh is gearing up for a snowstorm, but here in Florida, it is sunny and beautiful. It's hard to believe it is January.
We just got back from walking the dogs on Bayshore. A white egret took off flying in front of Eva and she was so surprised she jumped and fell over. :-)
Anyway, my parents were here last weekend and we had a lovely time with them. Lots of laughs, good food and a few fun excursions. We managed to take some pics, so I will share them here.
One day, we drove through Phillipe Park...always a favorite for us and only about 2 miles from our house. The trees in here are beautiful.
The park is right on the Bay. |
Check out these handsome fellows. |
On Saturday, we went to Tarpon Springs...first stopping at Craig Park which is a lovely spot on a pretty little lake surrounded by big old Victorian homes.
There was also a fun, bouncy, low-hanging tree branch that we all took turns sitting on.
I had to hold the branch down for Mom to get on it...
Anyway, here's the crew sitting on a bench instead of in a tree.
After driving through the touristy Sponge Docks area of Tarpon Springs, we went to their "downtown" which was mostly closed because it was before noon. Still, we were able to browse a really unusual shop, and my mom was able to buy one of the famous Tarpon Springs sponges for a mere $18.
I told them to look adoringly at the sponge. I posted this pic to Facebook, where it was wildly popular.
Meanwhile, back at home, the orchid had decided to bloom for my parents' visit.
And the dogs were being on their best behavior.
Note: my dad took several of the pics featured in this blog - including these above of the pups. I love this pic of Eva. Isn't she pretty? |
Later, after my folks went home, Eva did get up the courage to sit on the couch with both Deuce and I...she hasn't done it since...although she gets up there all the time when we aren't looking.
Anyway - Glenn did get a selfie with all of us, but it's not great. But it captures us before an amazing steak dinner at Bascom's, so I will post it here for posterity.
So that's it for the family visit. Thanks, Mom & Dad, for a wonderful time!
I shall leave you with a pretty sunrise pic that Glenn took on his way to work this week.
Stay warm, everyone!
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