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Sunday, April 6, 2014

What a day at the Ocean means to me….

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Thanks hubby for taking the sailboat photos!

All photos unaltered…

it really was this beautiful!

I’m joining Beautiful Sunday,

Mosaic Monday,

and Amaze me Monday!

Enjoy your day my friends! Umbrella

54 comments:

Primitive Stars said...: Morning, beautiful out on the ocean, so soothing, Blessings Francine,; April 6, 2014 at 8:51 AM
Musings from Kim K. said...: Absolutely gorgeous. I'm enjoying every single picture. Chris and Josie spent yesterday chopping up the ice rink in the backyard. Maybe if the ice skating rink is gone, spring will FINALLY come!; April 6, 2014 at 8:53 AM
bj said...: O, I love days at the beach. Of course we have no beaches here in West Texas...only on vacations.; April 6, 2014 at 8:53 AM
ann said...: Beautiful and so very peaceful. You had a good day.; April 6, 2014 at 8:56 AM
CJ STITCHING AND BLOOMS said...: Oh, wow such glorious photos of the Sea and the beach. Lovely indeed. Your saying of the ocean reflects my feelings too. The oceans always makes me smile and feel happy. Hugs judy; April 6, 2014 at 9:18 AM
Stacey said...: I just love all your pictures! We are taking an extended family vacation this summer to Port Aransas, on the Texas Gulf Coast. It's not the same as Florida but still it's beautiful. Can't wait!; April 6, 2014 at 9:29 AM
acorn hollow said...: So beautiful as always the sea is a source of inspiration
Cathy; April 6, 2014 at 9:30 AM
Montanagirl said...: Soooo beautiful! That last one is perfect. Did you get my email about my Owl photo? I used the one in your profile. Said I'd like to see what you did with my Owl photo. Have a great Sunday!; April 6, 2014 at 9:31 AM
Denise said...: Yes,I love those days spent with My husband at the ocean,because He loves it so much.I feel that way about the mountains,and I can tell He enjoys My love for the mountains.Wonderful beautiful days spent together :); April 6, 2014 at 9:39 AM
Susie said...: Love all your photos. I miss getting to see the ocean. I went to Florida for 22 years every Feb. Hope your day is wonderful. xoxo,Susie; April 6, 2014 at 10:05 AM
kathyinozarks said...: I miss the ocean-haven't been to one since the early 70s. enjoyed your photos I can almost feel the sun and smell the ocean waves-; April 6, 2014 at 10:13 AM
TexWisGirl said...: gorgeous blues. thanks for sharing.; April 6, 2014 at 10:15 AM
Happy@Home said...: Beautiful! Trust me if I could go there I'd ditch all of this decluttering in a flash :).; April 6, 2014 at 10:20 AM
Ana said...: Beautiful pictures Diane. Thank you for sharing.

Hugs,
❤️Ana; April 6, 2014 at 10:30 AM
Kathy said...: What a beautiful day! The weather forecast says we might have a couple days in the 70s this week - woohoo!!; April 6, 2014 at 10:35 AM
Anonymous said...: Wonderful photos! Looks like an absolutely gorgeous day. Have wonderful day.; April 6, 2014 at 10:35 AM
LindyLouMac said...: I love living by the sea! Lovely photos.; April 6, 2014 at 10:41 AM
Linda aka Crafty Gardener said...: just gorgeous, can't wait to go walking by the water here, it won't be an ocean but a big lake :); April 6, 2014 at 10:45 AM
Kim@Snug Harbor said...: Just beautiful - enjoy your weekend!; April 6, 2014 at 11:02 AM
NanaDiana said...: It makes me yearn so much for the ocean...and long to be South again- xo Diana; April 6, 2014 at 11:48 AM
Noelle the dreamer said...: Sharing the sentiment and love the photos! Thanks for sharing Diane and have a lovely Sunday!; April 6, 2014 at 11:55 AM
Anonymous said...: Hi Diane! Have been taking a blogging break so I haven't been around lately. Just popped over to say hi and to let you know I haven't disappeared completely! Busy working on projects and waiting for spring to arrive here in New England! It's still brrrr here, lol! Hope you are doing well and taking time for creativity.
Hugs my dear friend,
Beth P; April 6, 2014 at 11:57 AM
Diane said...: How lucky! I've never seen an ocean in person. Impressive!; April 6, 2014 at 12:40 PM
Unknown said...: Looks like a perfect day..

Hugs~; April 6, 2014 at 12:50 PM
Dayle ~ A Collection of Days said...: I'm yearning for the sea. Thanks for the inspiration.; April 6, 2014 at 12:53 PM
Barbara said...: Yes, it means all of that to me as well! Beautiful photos, thanks!; April 6, 2014 at 1:33 PM
Anonymous said...: Means that and more to me. I rarely have to alter my photographs of the sea. It's magic.
Thank you for sharing, sis.
xoxo's; April 6, 2014 at 1:55 PM
Helen Philipps said...: Wonderful pictures, Diane! I love being near the sea, especially when it is blue and sunny like this!
Wishing you a happy week.
Helen xox; April 6, 2014 at 2:29 PM
cucki said...: Aww looks like a sweet day ...
Big hugs x; April 6, 2014 at 3:16 PM
eileeninmd said...: Wonderful shots of your day at the beach! The sailboat is pretty. I would love to live closer to the ocean! Have a happy week ahead!; April 6, 2014 at 4:17 PM
•°°• IcyBC •°°• said...: Gorgeous photos of the ocean and the blue sky is amazing!; April 6, 2014 at 5:35 PM
Lisa @ Texas Decor said...: Beautiful pictures! I live so close to the ocean, but rarely take the time to visit. Isn't that always how it is? :) Hope you have a wonderful week!; April 6, 2014 at 6:00 PM
Forest Dream Weaver said...: Fabulous blue sea.......lovely photos!

Ruby; April 6, 2014 at 6:48 PM
deb @ frugal little bungalow said...: Lovely lovely photos and life! :)Always fun to visit here, my friend :); April 6, 2014 at 6:58 PM
cynthia lee designs said...: Beautiful photos of the ocean and the sailboat. I hope to get down to Florida this summer to visit my best friend that lives down there. She left here yesterday and should be getting home today. I bet she was glad to see the ocean and the beautiful blue sky, since she had been gone since November.
Hope you had a great weekend.
hugs,
Cindy; April 6, 2014 at 7:17 PM
Vee said...: What a lovely day at the seaside...; April 6, 2014 at 7:22 PM
must love junk said...: Absolutely gorgeous!! Oh how I'd love to be there! (Sigh)
Susan; April 6, 2014 at 7:28 PM
Red Rose Alley said...: The ocean pictures are wonderful, Diane. I don't know what my kids would do without the ocean, they love it so. I really like that quote and will pass it on to them.

Have a happy week.

love,
~Sheri; April 6, 2014 at 8:41 PM
Linda said...: I absolutely love the ocean from the smell, the sound and the tranquility it offers. Your photos are gorgeous!; April 6, 2014 at 9:23 PM
Lorrie said...: Beautiful. There's nothing like a walk by the sea. I love it. It refreshes my soul.; April 6, 2014 at 9:43 PM
podso said...: I would echo those thoughts. So nice you can live so close to the ocean. Are your sentiments similar for the mountains? Have a good week!; April 6, 2014 at 10:08 PM
Doreen@foxdenrd said...: I love the ocean. The smell, the sound and simply the majesty of it is so awe inspiring. You are so fortunate to live so close to this wonder of Mother Nature, but I think you know that Diane.; April 6, 2014 at 11:25 PM
Suzan said...: The beach there is packed with sea shells! Amazing --- can't see the sand for all the shells!!
Lovely sail boat shots!!; April 7, 2014 at 12:03 AM
Deborah Montgomery said...: How beautiful!! The beach sounds so wonderful to me right now, here in chilly, will-Spring-ever-come Michigan! Thanks for stopping by my blog, too. I am now following you.; April 7, 2014 at 11:33 AM
Pam said...: Great pics! I love the ocean but, unfortunately we're nowhere near it.; April 7, 2014 at 3:10 PM
Jill said...: Any day around the water would be a perfect day!!; April 7, 2014 at 3:11 PM
Laura of Harvest Lane Cottage said...: The closest I've been to the ocean is The Gulf off Texas. It was breathtaking. It made God so big and me so small.
Blessings to you!
Laura of Harvest Lane Cottage; April 7, 2014 at 3:49 PM
Glenda/MidSouth said...: Looks like a perfect day at the beach - so pretty! Thanks for sharing it with us.
Thanks for stopping by. I took the banner pic few years ago. I went Sat. to see if the wisteria had bloomed yet this year, and it had not, so will check back later this week.; April 7, 2014 at 4:13 PM
Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...: Beautiful photos.; April 7, 2014 at 6:30 PM
Anonymous said...: HI Diane! Oh, what lovely snaps of the beach and the gorgeous sea! Just so relaxing! As you know, we have beach and water too but it's not pretty like yours.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia :); April 7, 2014 at 9:23 PM
camp and cottage living said...: I love the waters too. I can relate to your sign whole heartedly! It is so beautiful there, for sure.; April 7, 2014 at 11:28 PM
Anonymous said...: It's been such a long time since I've been to the ocean. It certainly does look like a beautiful shore. Thanks for sharing.; April 8, 2014 at 12:59 PM
Sam I Am...... said...: Great photos and great weather. You go to the neatest places down there!; April 8, 2014 at 3:48 PM
Anonymous said...: Lovely photos! What a beautiful world we live in!!!; April 13, 2014 at 4:01 PM