Since this is my carnival, I can make up my own rules every once in a while, right?
I have been itching to share a few more of the pictures from our Christmas trip to Florida. I’ve posted a few here and there, but there were so many more that I wanted to share. And I wanted to do it before it was too far from the holiday. So bear with me. This is more than one or two pictures AND they were not taken this week. Typically I pick one or two of my favorite shots.
My kids and their Nana on the evening we arrived in Florida
Necco didn’t let the fact that she forgot her swimming suit slow her down.
The kids loved spending so much time with Daddy
That’s AJ taking a sunset run along the beach
The fact that both Dog and Boy are staring off in different directions cracks me up. And the fact that my boy is wearing a dog hat….
Christmas Eve KitKat’s 13th birthday celebration
There was a Star Wars marathon running the entire week. Since we don’t have TV, there was a lot of this going on:
Necco conquered her fear of dogs. This week, she is Dog Sitting. Those who know her will be impressed by that huge step!
We ate this fantastic HoneyBaked Ham all week
Grandpap and Necco
Reese collected lots of shells….until she collected a big handful that I had to let her know were still alive. She didn’t bring me any after that…
My brother in law brought his kite for kite surfing. It was the big spectacle on the beach that day.
Quite cool to watch, but I wouldn’t want to be out there. 
What have you been photographing this week? Have you tried anything new? Read to find out more about Give Me Your Best Shot….And come back to leave the link to your best shot below (please link to your actual Give Me Your Best Shot post). And grab my button on my sidebar menu or on my blogroll and link to me so that we can get more people to stop by!
PS–Have you seen the first post in my new series of photography tutorials? If not, I’d invite you to stop by. Details are there about this week’s challenge (we’re asking everyone to step out of auto mode and take a Winter-themed shot). Next Tuesday, join me back here to see what everyone has done for the challenge!
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Beautiful captures – and what a lovely way to spend Christmas
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Oh my those are some really great pictures. I worked last night and tonight so sorry I didn't join in. Still working on the winter landscape in a different mode picture.
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Me too! I never got tired of it!
The sunset OR the ham.
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Love the sunset one…and now I want Honeybaked ham!
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I am so excited to have you on board as a faculty member! I was quiet
last night because I was afraid if I started talking much I'd fall
into a coughing fit! I will come link up to FTT for sure!
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Those are awesome beach shots. Wow! Looks like you guys had fantastic Christmas!
It was fun “meeting” you last night on the call, although I feel like I kind of know you already thru your blog and the portal. btw – I've just figured out how to add a Mr. Linky thing to “Fishful Thinking Thursdays”. I'd love for you to link up when you can!
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It looks like such a beautiful and relaxing holiday! Lovely photos!
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Wonderful…. amazing photos. Looks like every had a great time.
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What a fun “souvenir”! That's quite a sturdy crab!
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Beautiful photos. We brought a live seashell all the way home from St Croix one year. It even survived the freezing temperatures in the cargo hold in our luggage. We put the shells in the sink to rinse them and the next morning one of them was walking around. It lived fro a couple of years – a cute little hermit crab!
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Thanks, Jen!
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Happy birthday to Kaishon tomorrow!! You know you should always post
your favorite pictures from the week, no matter what the “theme”
right? I always love the pictures you share!
Thanks for the praise. You made MY morning!
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Your pictures are just gorgeous!
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Oh my goodness Lolli! I LOVE your trip! I love the dog in the outfit! And your parents. And the hand with the shell. Stop it right this second. What a gorgeous image. I LOVE that kite. Most of all I love the love that you share with your family! Isn't that a beautiful thing? This made my night. I am sorry I didn't post holiday pictures and broke your rule. It is Kaishon's Birthday on Saturday though and I wanted him to get some shine : ) Will you forgive me? : )
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