Gearing up for September...

Ohhh yessss! It's happening! I am ready for the fall. I have been ready for it for about a month now. Summer is too hot and far too busy for me to appreciate. (Not to mention the added frustration of "tourist season.") I can honestly say that fall is my absolute favorite season. It's only labor day weekend but I may just throw myself a little party in celebration of September 1st coming up. Now I know that Sept. 1st is not "technically" the first day of Autumn BUT... to me... it is. (Shhh, don't tell the calendar I said that.) I am ready for the cool, crisp air; the colorful foliage; the crunchy leaves; pumpkin spice coffee; sweet scented candles; knitted sweaters and campfires. (The list goes on...) I am excited just typing it. Call me crazy but I have already purchased (and received) my own private stock of "Creamy Pumpkin" (my personal favorite) and other various "fall-themed" foaming hand soaps from Bath & Body Works‎. I bought 7 bottles. They were on sale AND I had a coupon. You think I'm kidding... but I'm not. I couldn't resist. So now I am all stocked up for September, October and November!

Tempting right? Just in case your interested, well here ya go: 

http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/product/index.jsp?productId=21258246&cm_vc=200

That is all for now. Happy Labor Day Weekend Friends! :)

"Amongst the Trees" (Part 2) ...Revisiting...

Early Saturday morning, July 6th: Watching the summertime sunlight stream in through the trees at Lewis Bay. I love the distinct shadows that are being casted on the "carpet-like" green grass. This photograph looks like a scene straight out of a fairytale book! I am blessed to live with-in walking distance to this "mystical looking" place.

Baby's first time at the beach! *Cape Cod style!* 6/20/13

I am a loyal member of the "Proud Auntie's Club".

This sweet, angelic baby boy is my nephew, Justin. (6 months old here) I just told my brother and sister-in-law the other day just how much I am IN LOVE with this kid and I wonder what it will feel like when I have my own child to swoon over! I keep thinking to myself that there is NO WAY I could feel more love than I already do when it comes to loving a child. I am one proud Auntie! And I mean, really, look at that face! What a cutie! Your heart melts just looking at him! (I know mine does...) and when he smiles every care of the world just rolls off your shoulders and you feel burden-less when he is in your arms. This portrait of Justin was taken the day he first met his Great Grandma from Florida. Family is traveling far and wide to meet this precious boy. Lighting up lives, one at a time. 

Sagamore Bridge, Cape Cod

"Homeward Bound"

Wychmere Harbor, Harwich Port

A Weekend Away at Camp Spofford (New Hampshire)

A little site-seeing in Keene, NH before going on our "couples retreat" for the weekend!

Look what was in our room waiting for us upon our arrival!

7:30am - Sitting by the lake with my morning cup of coffee. Soaking up the beauty; so peaceful.

                "He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul."  
                                            (Psalm 23:3)

To learn more about Camp Spofford or to book your own reservation, visit them @ http://campspofford.org

Memorial Day 2013! (A day outdoors)

Happy Memorial Day friends! What a gorgeous day today in the "land of the free, home of the brave!" I am so thankful for so many things; one of them being my freedom. Remembering those who have dedicated their lives to serving our country faithfully (and/or have served.) Thank you! 

"I'm proud to be an American where at least I know I'm free. And I won't forget the men who died and gave that right to me. And I'll gladly stand up next to you and defend her still today. Cause there ain't no doubt I love this land. GOD BLESS THE USA!

Corporation Beach

I love living on Cape Cod! Seriously, how lucky am I to call this place my home?! I took this shot in the beginning of May when the weather was just starting to get warmer for us. I was on my way to work when I decided to make a quick stop here at Corporation Beach. I Pulled into the parking lot where I encountered a few other people (either walking the beach or sitting in their cars) just soaking up the beauty. I put my car in park; rolled down my windows half-way and turned the car off. Immediately, I heard the sounds of seagulls and smelled the sea salt air as the ocean breeze came spilling into my car. Ahhhh! Love it! I thanked God for the day; for His creation and His love. What a great way to start my morning! 

"Don't be such a Pansy..." (It's funny, right?) ☺

I always appreciate a good pun! 

(I kill myself.)

"Heavenly Hyacinth"

Can you find the heart in this photograph?

Peach Tree Blossoms!

Hyannis (off of Pleasant Street) Overlooking Lewis Bay

My recent fascination with flowers ...

Spring is in the air... (well, sort of!)

(Now if only we can get the temperature above 40°... Then we're cooking!) 

Springtime in the De Los Santos Home!

“It is spring again. The earth is like a child that knows poems by heart.” 
 ~ Rainer Maria Rilke

Blizzard 2013 "Nemo" - Cape Cod

"The Heavens Declare; The Skies Proclaim..."

"The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands."
(Psalm 19:1)

"Jack Frost" (12 °F ) Buuurrrrrrr!

"Pochet Beach Bridge"

This bridge is nestled into the quietest parts of East Orleans, MA. Pochet bridge leads to one of the most visited beaches on all of Cape Cod, Nauset Beach!