So you've all heard about the not so hot part of our journey home, but I wanted to take the time to share all the reasons why we made the trip to Mississippi in the first place, and all the fun things we did while on our Thanksgiving holiday!
Back story: My sister joined the Air Force as a nurse a little over a year ago and was quickly stationed in Biloxi, Mississippi. Since that time she's not had a single friend, or family member visit, and seeing as Thanksgiving was my family's holiday this year I couldn't resist the urge to see my her for the 4.5 days we had off. We drove through the night on Wednesday to arrive just in time to throw the Turkey in the oven and enjoy a cozy day in on Thanksgiving. She has the sweetest little cottage that she shares with her equally sweet Greyhound Rue.
Thanksgiving was all about the food, but on Friday we ventured out and hit the beach just a mile or so from Sarah's house. With the dogs in tow we walked up and down the white sand, enjoyed the balmy 75F degree weather, and stretched our legs and belly muscles after all that eating. The dogs had the best time, met so many new people, and we schlepped about for a couple of hours. It was such a nice break from the norm, and every second was an adventure.
There are certain perks to being stationed on the Gulf of Mexico, I suppose. Sandy beaches, fresh seafood, warm winters, pretty piers, and old southern mansions...just to name a few. Friday was all about relaxation, time spent with family, and happy pups. Saturday in New Orleans was a little different, and I'll be sharing more of that with you tomorrow. big kiss, bekuh
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This looks like heaven! I'm glad that you were able to go visit your sister, and I can't wait to see the rest of the photos from your trip.
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75 degrees??? That seems so foreign to me now! Glad to hear you had a good visit with your sister. The beach sounds pretty good to me right about now
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Well this looks lovely. Seeing as it's snowing here in Canada, this post makes me long for summer!
ReplyDeletethese photos are totally beautiful! I love visiting warm places in winter like this - Nellie looks SO happy!
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I bet your sister LOVED the time you all got to spend together.
ReplyDeleteI'm a huge greyhound lover! Your sister's is beautiful!
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful place, i love to see and read people's adventures, maybe because i like
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Great pictures! Your sisters greyhound is so adorable :)
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what fun pictures! that greyhound is a BEAUTIFUL dog.
ReplyDeleteHer dog is just gorgeous! We had a Greyhound for a bit while I was little, a racing rescue. They're FANTASTIC animals!
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ReplyDeleteYour sister has a greyhound!! I just rescued two this past spring and they are the best ever! We are constantly playing, running, and cuddling... The best pets! :)
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Nellie wants to frolic in that water so badly haha! Rue is beautiful; she looks so sweet!!
ReplyDeleteGreyhounds are just the best! I've always wanted to rescue one! :)
ReplyDeleteIt's cold and miserable here so it's nice to look and daydream about the beach! Lucky you.
ReplyDeleteLovely photos! That's so nice of you to visit your sister, and even nicer that you actually had the time to do so. :)
ReplyDeleteI love your photos and your blog design and I think you're so gorgeous!! And that greyhound is so adorable:)
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