christmas - florida style

spent my first christmas in florida and all i can say is wow.  though it was painful to be away from family, i was blessed with the company of my aunt, uncle, and cousins (as well as the good food) and some new friends.  here are few snaps from the weekend.

first off - new bike!  woo hoo!  minty/seafomy green beach cruiser - very florida.  though the journey to actually owning it was pretty long and complicated, i am pleased as punch to go on my first ride this sunny 80 degree december afternoon.

Paul snapped this candid of me poolside yesterday.  Yes ladies and gents, that is a dress, and a pool, and a palm tree - on christmas :)  notice i am sitting on my hands to prevent snagging my satiny dress.  haa haa..