Out and About

Over the last week I have traveled to the Low Country of South Carolina, and down the quiet waters of the Wakulla River. Both were amazing trips, and make me smile at the thought of being an American (especially since I live in the southeast!). While in Charleston I visited Middleton Place Plantation, started in the mid 1700s by Henry Middleton (the president of the First Continental Congress...not too shabby!). The beautiful grounds have survived the Revolutionary War and the Civil War (remember Charleston was a hot spot during the Civil War). The grounds are covered with lush vegetation and roaming animals. Check out their web site http://www.middletonplace.org/default.asp.


This week we also headed down the Wakulla River on canoe. If you want a chance to see tons of manatees up close, this is the place to go! They amaze me every time I see them! We also saw alligators and turtles sunbathing, birds in flight, and fish swimming along. If you are suffering from Nature Deficit Disorder like my husband is, than grab a canoe and paddle!

Summer Field Trips!

Last week my family and I took in two of Tallahassee's favorite attractions. I have fond memories of summertime preschool at the Jr. Museum (Tallahassee Museum now). My brother, sister in law, and niece were in town, so we headed out to the swamp stomp on Saturday. I love everything about the Jr. Museum, but especially the memories I have of the sink hole, candy from the old general store, and being hot and sweaty!

My husband's family came in town too, so we went downtown to the Mary Brogan Museum. I think my husband had as much fun as our 5 year old nephew! Check out the Asian kite exhibit on the third floor. Beautiful!!

Photosynthesis at Work!

Thank God for photosynthesis! I love beautiful flowers, who doesn't?? I like them in a pot, in the ground, or on my table. My Dad brought these to me this morning. What a treat! I adore zinnias. What a bright shock of color to my balcony! Do you have flowers trying to survive this heat in your yard? Well thank the process of photosynthesis. If you don't remember what that long P word means check out, http://earthguide.ucsd.edu/earthguide/diagrams/photosynthesis/photosynthesis.html