Thoughts and Things - This week ... A Florida-Birthday-Weekend




We took a little trip to Florida over the weekend!  




It was a beautiful day for a drive, the sky was clear and blue, and a stop for a frappuccino made the ride that much better!


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We had a great reason for making the drive to Jacksonville, FL for the weekend.
To visit with family!  We arrived at my Sister and BIL's house late Friday evening, and our Parents would arrive the next morning from Melbourne, FL, so we all could spend the time together...


Celebrating Dad's 80th Birthday!




Hubs prepared one of his specialities, an awesome and delicious Pork Shoulder Boston Butt to take with us, and Sis made all the fixin's to go with it for our dinner celebration on Saturday.  She also made that delicious coconut cake (a favorite) for Dad!



We managed to capture a few photo memories via our phones, sometimes that is just what you have to go with!  I enjoy having a journal of these special life events to look back on.  I wanted to share a few of the moments and hope you will enjoy them too.




Smile Mom, for a photo of us!! Thanks Mom, I Love you!
Me and Mom

Smile again Mom, for a photo of us three!
Me, Sis, and Mom

Birthday kisses from the Mrs.
Dad and Mom

Birthday hugs and smiles.  I Love you, Dad!
Dad and Me

Some serious decision making over a fun game of Mexican Train.
After enjoying that delicious Birthday Cake.



A breakfast gathering on Sunday morning to finish off the Birthday weekend!

We had a great time.  I was good to see everyone and enjoy some fun and family time together!


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Today is Dad's actual Birthday, so a special shout out to him today...

~Happy Birthday Dad~
I Love You!






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Tammy is the design enthusiast behind the blog, Tips, Treats & Treasures, where her creativity is explored with a mixture of her artistic abilities and style through her home decorating, thrifty finds, DIY and creative craft projects, along with her family favorite recipes. She shares through her blog her ideas and helpful tips on everything she has learned over the years and much of which she is passionate about in the hope of inspiring others, with her own unique style storytelling.