Maiden vogage at Pineda

We have been talking about getting a Kayak for like forever, combine that with a New Years resolution to spend more time outdoors and we finally did it! (Loads of window shopping trying to figure out which one, we found this lovely at the new Bass Pros Shop over in Palm Bay). Pineda Causeway is our closest water to put in, of course Mason got first dibs, Jon second. As it was we were late getting out due to tornado watches in effect till 5:15 that evening so it grew dark before I was able to take a turn. You know what we will be doing all next weekend! And the next and the next....

Devil's Hopyard

Two days before Christmas, it's raining and not particularly freezing. So of course the only thing to do is go hiking in Devils Hopyard State Park! Due to the foggy conditions you can't actually see the Connecticut River behind Jon but I swear it's there.

Viva La Vida

Find your perfect climbing tree....

Climbing a tree is a combined mix of intuition, good judgment and pure physical exertion, all of these good for the soul and the body and yet not near enough utilized. Why? I think is because we live in the FAST LANE. Between all of our commitments, work, hobbies and getting from one place to the next we tend to miss out on some of the simpler pleasures in life, like climbing a fine tree....

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Fort Jefferson, Dry Tortugas National Park

Faith In Action

Today we witnessed your baptism and your baptism marks the beginning of a journey for you. Today as you came forward, the church publicly acknowledged your identity as a child of God, as God's beloved! Today you are joining the company of those who have pledged and been pledged to follow in the footsteps of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ who was crucified and rose again.
Know that being a Christian is a team sport, it's like being part of an orchestra; you can't play or go it alone. Today that community makes a vow to care for you, to be your mentor and spiritual guide, to initiate and welcome you into this life of being a follower of Jesus Christ.
Mason, you are now a child of the covenant and in baptism you are sealed by the Holy Spirit and marked as Christ's own forever and the prayer of me and your dad is that you will continue your walk with Christ; knowing and feeling His love always!

Dune Ridge Trail Sunset

Spent the whole day Saturday at Little Talbot Island State Park up in Jacksonville and this was the spectacular finale waiting for us at the end of the Dune Ridge Trail, an almost 4 mile round trip hike.

   Perfect weather, hiking through beautifully stunning and diverse Florida habitats, fabulous company with fellow L'Boxers, a potluck lunch, loads of L'Boxes...There was nothing not to love!