Happy Mother's Day!

photo courtesy of Tommy's Momma

Happy Mother's Day to all the Mommas out there!

Hope your day is as special as you are

and that you are surrounded by love and light.

Blessings!

Happy Mother's Day!

A few quotes from one of my favorite American mothers,

Erma Bombeck.

"I take a very practical view of raising children. 

I put a sign in each of their rooms: 

Checkout Time is 18 years." 

"Thanks to my mother,

not a single cardboard box

has found its way back into society.

We receive gifts in boxes from stores

that went out of business 20 years ago."

 "My kids always perceived the bathroom

as a place where you wait it out

until all the groceries are unloaded from the car."

"Housework, if you do it right,

 will kill you."

"Who in their infinite wisdom

decreed that Little League uniforms be white?

Certainly not a mother."

"When your mother asks, 

'Do you want a piece of advice?' 

it is a mere formality.

It doesn't matter if you answer yes or no.

You're going to get it anyway."

My kids always perceived the bathroom as a place where you wait it out until all the groceries are unloaded from the car.
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Thanks to my mother, not a single cardboard box has found its way back into society. We receive gifts in boxes from stores that went out of business twenty years ago.
Read more at: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/e/erma_bombeck.html

Thanks to my mother, not a single cardboard box has found its way back into society. We receive gifts in boxes from stores that went out of business twenty years ago.
Read more at: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/e/erma_bombeck.html

Happy Mother's Day!

And if you're missing your momma like I am,

know that she is watching over you today.

That bond can never be broken.

Blessings be...

daisy

My kids always perceived the bathroom as a place where you wait it out until all the groceries are unloaded from the car.
Read more at: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/e/erma_bombeck.html

 

Thanks to my mother, not a single cardboard box has found its way back into society. We receive gifts in boxes from stores that went out of business twenty years ago.
Read more at: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/e/erma_bombeck.html

Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day 
to all the Moms out there
and to the women who are like a Mom to others.
Blessings on this special day.
This one's for you, Mimi!

Happy Mother's Day!

It goes without saying 
that you should never have more children than you have car windows.
-Erma Bombeck

 

 To all the Mommas out there,

enjoy your special day!

daisy

To All the Mommas Out There...

Happy Mother's Day!



Happy Mother's Day!

Myakka River State Park

For Mother's Day, we made our monthly state park visit.

http://www.floridastateparks.org/myakkariver/

Myakka River State Park is by far the largest

park we've been to this year.

The trees that surround this lush oasis

seem to go on for miles!

Trails are well-shaded, making for

an easy hiking experience.

The moss is a fascination to those

who hail from other regions.

It does add to the charm of Central Florida.

I found the shape of this tall beauty amusing.

 This boardwalk leads to a great spot

for bird watching.

This wader has found its own piece of paradise.

After being surrounded by a long, brown winter,

it's refreshing to see how effortlessly

Mother Nature has revived Herself in spring.

Several critters were spotted off the bridge

as we took our bike ride.

It's kind of scary to realize that they do not seem

to be even the least bit intimidated by humans.

Inside the visitor's center, you'll find information about

native Florida animal species, as well as interactive exhibits

and an ongoing film presentation.

We always sign the guest book. 

We found folks from as far as

North Carolina, Canada and New Zealand

had been there on this day.

The tower leading to the suspension bridge

was a highlight.

This solid tower stands 75 feet tall

and is quite the workout.  I could feel my calves

had woken up by the time we reached the fourth story.

Here's how it looks from the top.

Standing on the topmost platform,

the suspension bridge below.

There's a four-person limit on the bridge at any one time.

We decided that the almost two-hour trip was

made worthwhile by this feature alone.

The only drawback to going this month

is that it's lovebug season.

Needless to say, Big K had his work cut out for him

when we got back home.

This is one park we plan to revisit when the weather cools off.

There is a lot to see and do that we didn't have time for,

as we got a late start.

There are canoe rentals, a tram or boat ride,

and picnic areas with a playground.

Enjoying our state parks has been

so rewarding and humbling.

How blessed we are to take each step...

Happy Mother's Day!

May this day be filled with love, laughter

and maybe a lil' bit of your favorite dark chocolate

(or whatever floats your boat).

Enjoy your day!

God could not be everywhere and therefore he made mothers.

-Anon.