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It’s been nine months since we arrived home from my grandfather’s funeral to find our house had been robbed. Nine months since we found the contents of our lives being cataloged on a list with a value placed on them … Read more
Traveling to new places is nothing short of amazing. The sights, the cultures, the new foods, all of it introduces not only to new parts of the world, but to new parts of ourselves. Each time we travel we discover … Read more
It seems that Florida finally got on board with fall now that October has officially arrived. In the mornings there is a soft nip in the air and a briskness in the breeze that is a welcome respite from the heat … Read more
This evening I indulged. Looking up brilliant blue Florida sky I noticed the white fluffy clouds slowly rolling by. In my ears rang the sound of my daughter’s laughter as she splashed about in the pool beside. Adjusting my very … Read more
In the past year, there have been a lot of changes in my life, and I’ll be the first to admit that I have a difficult time facing change. However, as another new year begins, one of my goals this … Read more
This post brought to you by Marriott Resorts. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Surf and Sunshine. I don’t know about you, but I’m a habitual over packer. I find myself trying to pack an outfit for … Read more
I didn’t learn how to swim until I was ten years old. Even then, I didn’t learn from formal lessons or classes. One of my older brothers taught me the doggy paddle and that was good enough in case I … Read more
Father’s Day can be a tricky holiday to shop for. What do you get a man that spends so much of himself giving to his family? Personally, I don’t think it’s a coincidence that Father’s Day is right around the … Read more
Zoey became a part of our family when my daughter was just three months old. I had grown up with pets all of my life and hoped that Zoey and Maddilyn would grow up to be the best of friends. I … Read more
It’s been a busy month for our family. We began our journey to Michigan in March and for the last five weeks, we’ve bounced back and forth between Michigan and Florida. In between, my daughter has had three birthday parties, … Read more
“Up North” pet parents look forward to cooler weather for two reasons: it kills the mosquitoes and it kills the fleas and ticks we spend all summer battling. When I moved south to Florida, I happily traded negative temperatures for … Read more
Taking on Universal Orlando is serious business, one that we’re trying to get down to an exact science, which is why we try to visit every spring break – it has nothing to do with being adrenaline junkies, we promise. … Read more
This gorgeous girl makes my world a crazy, busy, enlightening, delightful, dramatic and imaginative place. I’ve had the infinite pleasure of spending countless hours watching her grow into a the little young woman she is becoming. She turns five this Friday … Read more
I cried today. I was in the middle of a sentence and it crept up on me. An invisible hand clasped my throat and squeezed as a heaviness settled in my chest. My voice faded completely as a hot tear spilled over … Read more
Saturday morning arrived and with it came an ideal winter day in Florida. A light breeze was wafting thru the open window and temperatures promised to hit the 75 degree mark. It was going to be the perfect day for a family outing. … Read more
If you have ever been to New Orleans, you know that life is more interesting in the place often called the “most unique” city in the United States. Steeped in culture and history, New Orleans is home to one of … Read more