Beach Weekend

My Mother-in-law says I 'step in it' all the time and buy 'it' she means luck. 

This past weekend we were fortunate to be given a stay at a friend's parent's beach condo in Avalon, NJ.

What a wonderful time to visit the beach, there is no one there!

I felt like we had the whole town to ourselves.

On each day we visited Cape May, NJ. 

Most of these photos were taken around Cape May and the light house. 

Such wonderful memories...

Can you believe I saw I jack o' lantern sitting on the beach? I almost died!

It's like he was waiting there just for me.

Wonderful Visit

I had such a wonderful visit with Sandy Sandy last weekend that

I had to stretch it out over 3 posts (plus I took hundreds of photos).

The chipmunk living in the bear shaped chiminea was one of my favorite photos!

 Isn't he adorable? 

A drive through the beautiful Pine Barrens.

The photo below was the foundation to an old glass factory.

Sandy's husband, Jerry, makes all these wonderful animals out of salvaged materials. The horseshoe horse and dragon with glass door knob eyes were two of my favorites! He even gave me one of his sculptures!

Sandy's beautiful mare Rita above and handsome Rudy below.

Princess taking a catnap.

Sandy and Rita, what a great pair!

"Since there is nothing so well worth having as friends,

never lose a chance to make them."

 ~Francesco Guicciardini

Wild Deer and Turkeys

There is something so magical about being in the presence of wild animals.

The deer and turkeys at Sandy Sandy's farm are quite used to her and her husband Jerry being around. 

I was another story.

I had to sneak up on them and and act like I wasn't there.

 It didn't last long but I got some great shots before their self preservation

instincts kicked in and they trotted away.

"Who goes there?"

"I'll stomp and I'll snort and I'll hope you go home!"

“Our task must be to…

embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature and its beauty.”

- Albert Einstein

Hummer Land



I've been a long time follower of Sandy Sandy's blog and recently I saw that that she was letting hummingbird enthusiasts come out and photograph her little birds. Well, you can believe I jumped at the chance! Sandy and her husband Jerry were wonderful hosts sharing their home with me for the weekend. There were so many animals- hummingbirds, deer, turkeys, wild birds, horses, and even a darling chipmunk. I truly believe I have made a friend for life and feel like I have met a very kindred spirit. Please check out Sandy's website as well when you get the chance, she is an amazing artist!

So here are a few of my favorite hummingbird photos from 'Hummer Land'. Please click on each photo for a larger view, some of the details are amazing!