Pioneer Day Celebration

Every year the Sebring Ward plans a pioneer celebration at Highlands Hammock State Park. I have never attended this celebration before but I decided that I would give it a try this year. Some years the children dress up like pioneers and pull and push handcarts but this year the theme seemed to be food. Each person seemed to bring more than one dish. I made baked beans. The adults spent the morning catching up on each other's lives and discussing children, politics, and the economy. Children spent their time playing on the playground equipment, making paper airplanes, tug-a-war, and playing in a pool of bubbles.

I Spy Crimson

I Spy Crimson is a two-year gelding that my grandparents own. When Crimson was a colt I halter broke him and taught him how to lead. He was just broke to ride, so my mom has been working with him every morning. He is doing really well. I can't wait til I get to ride him.

Gulf of Mexico

I have not been to a beach in a number of years but Thursday night that all changed. My mother, sister, and niece went to the Gulf of Mexico to take pictures. It was so cool on the beach. The wind was blowing and there were so many different kinds of birds. The water was really warm. Hopefully it will not be so long before I go to the beach again

New Camera

About two months ago my sister, Audrey, and I decided that we wanted to get into the photography business. I began looking for a professional camera after we made this decision. Audrey suggested we check on ebay. We found an amazing deal, a camera that included two extra lenses, two tripods, filters, extra battery, and a cleaning kit. So after purchasing this camera it took almost four weeks to arrive at my house. It finally arrived yesterday morning. I began yesterday afternoon to take pictures.

RAIN

April showers bring May flowers, or so they say but for the last few years April has been nothing but dry ground. This year was no exception to the rule. We had not seen a measurable amount of rain in several months, that is until last week. All the sudden the bottom has fallen out of the clouds. We have already received 4 inches in the last week and a half. Today it has rained most if not all day. Tomorrow the forecast calls for.....more rain.

HOT, HOT, HOT

Growing up in central Florida you expect warm temperature in July and August, however it is May 11 the day after Mother's day and the temperature reached a 106 degrees. I don't know about you but that's what I call HOT!!!!!!!!!

Ward Talent Show

Last night our ward held a talent show to raise money to send the young women to girl's camp. It was quite the night. We had dancing, singing, piano playing, art work displayed, story telling, and much more. The young women also provided a bake sale. They had awesome nachos!! Mom played the piano, she messed up in a few spots. I did a clogging routine that I choreographed myself, I also messed up a few times but it was still an eventful evening.