A GREAT Discovery

While on vacation my family & I always like to find local spots to check out.

we NEVER like to go restaurants that we can go to close to home

well except for Cracker Barrel.....that's the stop of choice while on the road

and trust me when I say that has become the joke of our family!

Because my Hubs has a love for all you can eat anything. . . .
and in case you are wondering he is a skinny bean pole!

we set out on a quest to find a spot to make him happy since the place we discovered just a year earlier was CLOSED!

so after some Internet searches we thought this place was worth a try

{you can check them out here }

When we pulled into the drive it didn't look like a very big place but it looked super clean from the outside

that's always a good sign

When we stepped inside. . . . I was really pleased.  The decor was done up in a cute beachy local art

again.....a good sign

Even though I pretty much knew I was getting the all you can eat shrimp before I walked in the door

I had to look over the whole menu because it all looked so good!

I am a shrimp eating fool so yes the shrimp won again!

 and let me just tell you that they were THE BEST fried shrimp I have ever had!

Like EVER!

they were lightly breaded in a way that allowed the shrimp to be crunchy without the breading being the only taste or texture in your mouth.

Crunchy & meaty. . . 

They really nailed it! 

Amazing!!!

I also LOVED the slaw!

the taste was great but what really sent it to the moon was the little tiny baby shrimp they put in it

{yes I know they are called salad shrimp but that doesn't sound near as cute}

you see that little guy in there. . . . really good stuff

they also had great iced tea!  just the right brew. . . 

I really hate when I order an iced tea & it's nothing but glorified water.

 I regret not asking if I could have one of their cups!!! 

yes . . . that is how much I like this place. . .I wanted a cup OK?!?!?

 Oh Look . . . there is my brother 

Isn't he the sweetest??? 

Maybe that was his way of saying great place 

 We ate well & had lots of laughs in a new favorite place

 too bad I will have to drive 15 hours next time the craving hits!!

To get straight to the point. . . .
 next time you are in Navarre Florid  and you want great food
with friendly service at an awesome price

check out the Shrimp Basket

we liked it so much....we went again a few days later & had the steamed shrimp...mmmmm good!

~Happy Creating

                

Rest & Relaxation

Well I am FINALLY posting to my beloved blog after 

an awesome vacation of rest & relaxation!

{Trust me when I say it was LONG over due}

since then we opened our new martial arts location, got kids back to school & 

caught a nasty sinus infection...

It feels good to be back in my normal swing of things!!!

BUT I miss this view.....

 and awesome sunsets

 How storms roll in over the ocean

 or the peaceful evening sky

 I miss all the Crabbies {and all the other wildlife} that come to visit daily

  

 Most of all I miss the sea 

I miss this place.....Navarre Beach

{yes I could totally live here}

where we have created so many great memories!

 Memories that will last a lifetime

Memories that keep family close!

I love my Family!!! 

{and beach vacations}

~Happy Creating

               

Sugar Skull

We I have a little bit of a fascination with sugar skulls. . . while I don't have them displayed all over my home or as beautiful artwork on my body. . . I love them none-the-less

so at about this time last year I decided I would "doodle" one myself~

 As I sat listening to the TV & the kids I just doodled away enjoying myself. . . . and while it led me to my happy place. . . . it evolved & grew

 and before I knew it I had scrolls over here. . . 

 and paisleys & crosses & flowers over there. . . . 

when I was done with my little paper mache masterpiece I sat back & smiled. . . he was pretty dang cute!

In the end I decided to post him on my ETSY site

I was a little hesitant. . . I mean, it was something I doodled.  Who would want something I doodled.

WELL.....to my excitement today. . . someone did buy it!  I was so giddy!

It was my 1st sale on ETSY after being a member for 2 years.

Having that sale today made me realize that sometimes it just takes a little bit of patience & a whole lot of belief in yourself.

So if you are unsure of your projects or unsure of your ability to sell what you love. . . remember this~

SOMEONE WILL ALWAYS FIND BEAUTY IN THE ART YOU MAKE!

~Happy Creating