Friday, August 5, 2016

Taken for granted (not), sentimental nod and sister time

- More beauty from my sister's home in northern Florida, taken last weekend.  I stopped at this spot and marveled at its loveliness.  My sister says she tries not to take the view for granted - I have to say, I never do.

- You can barely see the old Gulf Oil sign posted on the barn.  When they bought this property, the barn and some other old out-buildings were already there.  They kept them and built their home in the middle of the property.  Their family has always been in the oil distribution business and they started out with Gulf, so the sign is a sentimental nod to the past.

- And another beautiful spot - about eight hours north of there, in the Nantahala Forest.  I ran across this photo when I was looking for something else.  This is where I am today - along with my two sisters.  We are having "sisters only" time. 

And Sunday, August 7 is National Sisters Day, so this is working out!

13 comments:

Fireblossom said...

How nice!

sage said...

Enjoy your sister time. Live Oaks are wonderful trees!

Debra She Who Seeks said...

Looks so beautiful and peaceful!

Hilary Melton-Butcher said...

Your sister's home looks gorgeous .. and I'm glad they kept the old barns - for nostalgic times ... and then Nantahala Forest looks stunning ... what a great place to hang out for a few days with your sisters ... and very good timing! Cheers - enjoy - Hilary

MarmePurl said...

Enjoy that sister time!

Louvregirl said...

LOVE that huge tree in the forefront!

Granny Annie said...

My daughter and her family have moved to a new home. They share a lovely pond with neighbors. The pond has ducks and a beautiful weeping willow tree. The neighbors want to cut down the tree and run off the ducks. WHAT!!!???

Elephant's Child said...

Fabulous pictures. Gratitude is a gift which keeps on giving.
Enjoy your time with your sisters (as I know you will).

Beatrice P. Boyd said...

Nice to spend time with family and have special memories too.

Lee said...

The joy and love you feel about and share with your sisters is palpable....a wonderful thing.

What a beautiful spot! :)

Sparkling Red said...

That certainly is a stunning view.

Crafty Green Poet said...

lovely place to spend time with your sisters

Snaggle Tooth said...

I am doing the sis visit this week- hope they don't drink too much again... oh well, should be fun anyhow -