Friday, December 15, 2023

December JOY!


 I have to admit to having so much fun this month that I need to take a break! I'm going to wish you all a Very Merry Season of JOY and step away from my computer for a couple of weeks.


Of course I want to share some of the sightings from my hikes this week.


Several people got to enjoy seeing this young deer! There's a lady sitting at the picnic table and 2 people on bikes and I'm at the top of the hill with my camera!


But of course, he really wants to cross the trail right now!


WHEW! He made it just in time!


I sure love watching scenes like this along the Marjorie Carr Cross Florida Greenway. 


It really is a glorious time of the year to live in Florida. The weather is beautiful and I'm spending more and more time outdoors in nature. 

Enjoy December and everything that means the most to you.


Happy Holidays from Florida!

I’m joining Saturday’s critters HERE

  and Mosaic Monday HERE ! 

54 comments:

Tom said...

...that cardinal brights joy to me. ☃️ 🎄 ❄️ 🎅🏼

Cathy said...

I love the deer and the cardinal! God sure made them both so beautiful! So glad you got to enjoy them in person and we got to see your photographs. Merry Christmas!

Cloudia said...

Wishing you a blessed season with Aloha

roentare said...

Deers in sight bring good luck

Pamela M. Steiner said...

LOVE those photos of the deer! What a joy to see him. And of course that Cardinal is gorgeous! I hope you and yours have a very Merry and wonderful Christmas! God bless you always!

Lorrie said...

Beautiful Cardinal! Merry Christmas to you, Diane. Blessings of the season to your and your family. Enjoy!

happyone said...

Lovely photos. Love the red cardinals. Enjoy your break.

QUILTING IS BLISSFUL, DI said...

I will miss you--but you enjoy your mini vacation from blogging--
I love those cardinal photos--
hugs, di

Linda said...

Enjoy the season and all the joy it brings!

Susie said...

Merry Christmas dear friends. I always love your wild life shots. Stay well and safe. Blessings, xoxo, Susie

Terri D said...

It is always a great visit here!! Enjoy your time away from blog land!! Merry Christmas and wishing you many blessings (and hikes!) in the coming year!! xo

Jill Harrison said...

Wishing you and yours a safe and happy Christmas. Enjoy your break away from the computer. and have fun. Thankyou so much for visiting my blog this week.

Ed Rosack said...

I hope you have a Very Merry Season of Joy too. Enjoy your break.

Ed

Red Rose Alley said...

That red cardinal is a beauty! And what a great sighting of the deer. He only has a short distance to cross. I saw three deer in the woods, and they were waiting patiently for the cars on the highway to cross over. I do hope they made it safely. I wish you a very Merry Christmas, my friend. Have a joyful season and lovely pictures today.

~Sheri

Karen @ Beatrice Euphemie said...

Perfect sightings for the holiday season! Enjoy your break and hope you have a wonderful holiday! xx K

Teresa said...

El reportaje como siempre es genial. Te deseo unas felices vacaciones y feliz Navidad con salud y amor. Esperando siempre tu vuelta con cariño. Te dejo abrazos.

MadSnapper said...

the cardinal is just the bird for a Christmas card, the weather has been perfect, except of course the two days now waiting to see where the storm will do its damage. stay safe, enjoy your time off and Happy Holidays

Ann said...

Beautiful photos. What a treat to get to watch that deer. Hope you have a very Merry Christmas.

Inger said...

Happy Holidays to you and yours. The photos of the deer are just wonderful.

Lea said...

Great photos of the deer!
The Cardinal reminds me of our book club selection for this month, "A Redbird Christmas" by Fannie Flagg.
Enjoy your holiday - Merry Christmas!

eileeninmd said...

Merry Christmas Diane, to you and your family.
Love the beautiful cardinal and the deer is so cute.
Wonderful photos and critter post.
Enjoy your break! Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a great weekend. PS, thank you for leaving me a comment.

Marcia said...

Merry Christmas to you!

gluten Free A_Z Blog said...

I do love the vibrant red color of that cardinal that you spotted on your hike. Enjoy your break and wishing your a very Merry Christmas.

Rostrose said...

Dear Diane, you are really enjoying the wonderful weather - and I wish you an equally wonderful time during your blog break! The scene with the young deer reminds me of an experience we had in Utah: We were driving along a long road that was supposed to take us to a certain sunset point at Bryce Canyon, and suddenly I saw a huge deer step onto the road - with a clear desire to cross it. All I could say was "HIRSCH, HIRSCH!", which means "DEER, DEER!" in German :-DD But my husband reacted promptly, braked and flashed his headlights at an oncoming motorhome driver who also stopped. And so the deer was able to cross the road leisurely and elegantly ;-))
Happy holidays, dear friend1
All the best and have a good time!
Traude
☕🧸🍷🕯️☃️🕯️
https://rostrose.blogspot.com/2023/12/weihnachtliche-lichter-klimts.html

Marit said...

I wish you Happy Holidays! I'm sure it's wonderful to live in Florida right now. Wonderful photo of the deer.
Warm hugs from Norway!

Jeanie said...

What beautiful photos, Diane. Sending warm Merry Christmas greetings your way -- enjoy your break!

Bill said...

Beautiful photos. Love the Cardinal and the deer. Have a wonderful and peaceful holiday season.

carol l mckenna said...

The cardinal and deer are awesome photos ~ Wow!

Happy Holidays to you and lots of peace, joy and love ~ Xo


Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)

Yogi♪♪♪ said...

I'm really wanting to move to Florida right now. Maybe my wife and I could be snowbirds!!

RedPat said...

Have a Merry Christmas and enjoy yourself!
Thanks for all your nice comments through the year.

Barbara said...

That deer was a real risk-taker! What special shots you got of him (her?).

But the red cardinal really makes this post. Stunningly beautiful.

Enjoy this holiday season!

Yvonne said...

What beautiful photos especially the cardinals. You have such lush places to hike. You always warm my heart with your comments, and I wish you all that makes you happy this holiday season.

Rainbow Evening said...

lovely views....
Merry Christmas to you and yours...

Irma said...

What a beautiful photo of the cardinal.
I also wish you very happy holidays and, above all, a very healthy 2024.
Greetings Irma

italiafinlandia said...

Happy Holidays and thanks for visiting my blog. 🎅

magiceye said...

Wonderful photography!
Happy holidays to you and yours!

Jenn Jilks said...

Happy holidays. We'll see you on the other side!

Veronica Lee said...

The cardinal and the deer are beautiful sights to behold.

Wishing you a wonderful season filled with happiness, Diane.

Natasha said...

Gorgeous shots. And the Cardinal is a lovely reminder of Christmas.

Blessed Yule and a wonderful Winter Solstice.

https://natashamusing.com/2023/12/wanderlust-chronicles-2023-1-natasha-musing/

Coloring Outside the Lines said...

That would be a memorable walk, getting to see the deer up close. Have a great week!

GreenComotion said...

OMG - what a fantastic photo of the Cardinal! Absolutely love it!!
The deer seems somewhat comfortable (not afraid of people) on the trail.
Good for her :)
I don't get out on the trail much here and I haven't seen a deer in the metroplex yet.
Great photos - thanks for sharing.

Tanza Erlambang said...

Merry Christmas and happy new year to you and yours

Lowcarb team member said...

Lovely photographs on your post.
Enjoy your break away from the computer, have fun, and happy holidays.

All the best Jan

Tine de Jong said...

Wishing you wonderful days too and may they all be filled with pleasant hours. Your photos were also very beautiful. Thank you also for visiting one of my two websites, which I always appreciate when visitors leave a comment. Greetings, Tine

John's Island said...

Hello Diane, Thank you for another interesting and delightful set of photos from your hikes. Love the Cardinal and young deer crossing the trail. Enjoy your break! Sending you wishes for the best of the holidays! John

Wally Jones said...

Thank you, Diane, for brightening up our day!

Merry Christmas to you and your family.

EricaSta said...

Merry Christmas to you, dear Diane and your family.
Wish you a very good time.

Hugs by Heidrun

Angie said...

Belated Happy Holidays, Diane! Beautiful Cardinal photos - so ideal for Christmas!

BeachGypsy said...

hi there Diane, I know you're taking some time off, but wanted to stop in and wish y'all a very happy and merry Christmas! Hope your day is sunny, full of love with your favorite family/people, good food, and a safe and cozy day. Enjoy your time off and come back soon! Love these pretty pictures! Hugs

Caroline said...

Beautiful. Merry christmas!

John's Island said...

Merry Christmas Diane! Best wishes to you and your family! John

diane b said...

Lucky to be able to hike in such a beautiful place. Wonderful photos and in the previous post especially.Have a nice break.

BeachGypsy said...

I know you're enjoying your break--- but I am missing you and hope you're back soon! Hugs!

Annie said...

Just gorgeous photos of splendid nature.