Turkey Trek

The annual Turkey Trek was a success.  We reached Mexico Beach, settled in, and headed straight for the pool.  Our first full day was quite odd.  I have never been to the beach when there was no surf.  It was like a huge pond.  No waves, no wind, no sound, no sun, just clouds.  Very eerie, actually. 

Seager's first words that morning were, "I see a shark!"  We all ran to the balcony to witness several dolphins swimming by.  So beautiful to watch in the calm water.

Not to be discouraged, there was a certain beauty to the unusual circumstances.  I began what would be several days of photo taking, much to the dismay of all three Boys.  The results, on this day, were different than my usual pictures, but stunning in a calm sort of way.  You get just a little preview now, but you will have to wait for the rest.  You know how this works. 

The next day, Thanksgiving, brought lots of sun, wind and waves.  Much better lighting from a photographer's view!  In preparation for our Thanksgiving Feast, we took a shower, got dressed and headed for the buffet.  That's exactly the kind of food prep I like!  We stopped along the way for Turkey day photos...Tom Turkey joined us again this year.

 

Seager took this shot...

After a wonderful meal, we headed back to enjoy the pool, and of course, more photos.  (Dagon was quite grumpy) but...

he did recover from grumpy-itus. 

There are of course over 50 photos, much like this one.  I hope that one day, the boys will be old enough to understand that if they would just hold still and smile for about 20 shots, this task could be accomplished in one afternoon instead of several days of running (them) and screaming (me).  One day.  I also have gotten several requests that they want me in the picture.  When I win the lottery, I promise to hire a professional to take the pictures, another professional to photoshop me, and the photo will be on some exotic beach.  Until then, I just don't have an answer for you.  Perhaps someone there in Mexico Beach can volunteer to be photographer next year, in the event that I don't win the big bucks in 2010.

Now, I have to edit and decide which is "the shot", create the card, get it ordered, design the envelope labels, update the mailing list, stand in line at the post office for stamps, print 100 labels (yes, there are 100 cards that go out) wait for the USPS to bring the cards, stuff them and send them.  It is a labor of love, and I love getting all the messages and return cards.  I hope you like this year's installment. 

We are so thankful this year for our health and happiness.  Now, if we can just get the wealth to follow, 2010 will be a banner year.  Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!