You Know You're in Florida When...

As a "Newbee" to the great state of Florida, I guess there are some things we need to learn from the "Old Timers" here.  This was sent to my husband by an Old Timer...it's hilarious...you gotta read it...

YOU KNOW YOU ARE IN FLORIDA IN JULY WHEN...

~ The birds have to use potholders to pull worms out of the ground.
~ The trees are whistling for the dogs.
~ The best parking place is determined by shade instead of distance.
~ Hot water now comes out of both taps.
~ You can make sun tea instantly.
~ You learn that a seat belt buckle makes a pretty good branding iron.
~ The temperature drops below 95 and you feel a little chilly.
~ You discover that in July it only takes 2 fingers to steer your car.
~ You discover you can get sunburned through your car window.
~ You actually burn your hand opening the car door.
~ You break into a sweat the instant you step outside at 7:30a.m.
~ Your biggest bicycle wreck fear is, "What if I get knocked out and end up lying on the pavement and cook to death?"
~ You realize that asphalt has a liquid state.
~ The potatoes cook underground, so all you have to do is pull one out and add butter, salt and pepper.
~ Farmers are feeding their chickens crushed ice to keep them from laying boiled eggs.
~ The cows are giving evaporated milk.
............Ah, what a place to call home! Ha,ha, love it!

4th of July in Mexico Beach, FL

Tropical storm/hurricane Alex winds had been pushing the oil away from our beaches during the week,
so we were blessed with the opportunity to celebrate our Independance Day at the beach.  We wanted
to avoid the massive crowds in our area so we drove down to the small town of Mexico Beach about

50 miles to the east of us to check out their fireworks display.  It was a wonderful day.

Relaxing by sea...

Enjoying God's beautiful artwork in the sky...

The cool seashell art on the beach...

And walking along the shore getting sand between our toes!

Then it was off to the pier to watch the fireworks over the water!

They were awesome!!!

Happy Birthday America!

May God bless us all with His wisdom, discernment, protection & a repentant heart.

"...the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear him,
on those whose hope is in his unfailing love..."

Psalm 33:18