This year has been a busy one, filled with many road trips, fun-filled days in the sun, trips to Indiana, California, Texas, Washington, Georgia, Tennessee, West Virginia and D.C. There are always so many photo ops when you travel as much as I have this year.
When I was home, I enjoyed capturing our beautiful FL sunsets and some of the abundant wildlife. We enjoy riding around in Big Cypress NP and taking pictures, looking at the deer; I was shocked to get such a good one of a bear. The dolphins always come up behind our boat, but I have never been able to capture one in mid air, so I think that is my favorite shot this year!
My daughter and granddaughter were here with us part of the year as her husband finished up his 2nd tour in Afghanistan. We enjoyed celebrating my granddaughters 2nd birthday together. While she was here we created a butterfly garden but I didn’t begin to see butterflies until they returned to CA, so I took the photo above and asked her mom to show her. Anyone who is a grandparent will understand my obsession with photographing her.
My love and I enjoyed fishing together and we celebrated our 19th anniversary. He and our youngest entered a fishing tournament together and we spent lots of time watching her play softball and volleyball.
This has been quite a challenge; to narrow down in just a few pictures – It was a great year; lots of family time – I am truly blessed!
Long walks and dark chocolate 
Thank you for sharing your year with us! It blessed me, just seeing the photos . . .great job capturing the moments! God bless you and yours!
Thanks so much; it was a very good year – That was a tough assignment 🙂 Blessings!