Gulf Coast – Shalimar, Florida

June 2008

We stayed at my cousin's house in Shalimar. A good amount of time was also spent in Ed & Barbara's beautiful back yard. We also cooked some delicious seafood there. Their gorgeous cats wanted in on the seafood too!

2-08 Gecko
These little geckos run around the yard all morning
2-10 Gecko
These little geckos run around the yard all morning
2-11 Hibiscus
Everything grows well in this tropical climate including this hibiscus
2-13 Heron
A lesser heron perches in its favorite spot in Ed's pine tree
2-18 Lime Tree
Ed's little lime tree produces sone big delicious limes!
2-22 Rembrandt
Rembrandt is a Maine Coon
2-23 Rembrandt
Rembrandt wants some attention
2-24 Rembrandt
Rembrandt is one big guy!
2-25 Squirrel
This squirrel was not happy about me coming outside
2-28 Hammock & Trees
Live oaks fill the yards along the water
2-29 Small Palm Tree
Palm trees come in all shapes and sizes
2-30 Hibiscus
Everything grows well in this tropical climate including this hibiscus
2-31 Sofie
Sofie is another Maine Coon
2-32 Rembrandt
Rembrandt's favorite spot
2-46 Ed's Boat
A stiff breeze keeps the flag waiving as Ed's boat sits safely out of the choppy water
3-03 Sofie
Sofie hides under the bed. This changed fast once she got to know us.
3-04 Ed's Backyard
We spent a lot of time relaxing in Ed's beautiful back yard on the water
3-09 Sofie
Sofie watches over the front door
3-10 Sofie
Sofie watches over the front door
3-12 Sofie
Hello down there!
3-18 Ed's Kitchen
I spent a good deal of time cooking in Ed & Barbara's fantastic kitchen
3-19 Ed's Kitchen
I spent a good deal of time cooking in Ed & Barbara's fantastic kitchen
3-21 Ed's Kitchen
I spent a good deal of time cooking in Ed & Barbara's fantastic kitchen
3-23 Ed's Bathroom Sink
This is officially the first time I've taken a picture of a bathroom sink, but Ed & Barbara's is so cool!
6-01 Ed's Back Yard & Bay
A calm day shows off the amazingly clear water
6-02 Ed's Boat & Bay
A calm day shows off the amazingly clear water
6-08 Choctawhatchee Bay
Looking across the Choctawatchee Bay from Ed & Barbara's yard
6-09 Ed's Backard
We spent a lot of time relaxing in Ed's beautiful back yard on the water
9-01 Ed
My cousin, Ed
9-03 Mom, Me & Ed
Ed, my mother and I enjoy the beautiful weather in the back yard