Thursday, February 19, 2009

Belated Valentines

Happy belated Valentines to all of you.

I knew it was just a matter of time and Mr. Pink Heaven would want to leave the snow in our backyard, not to mention the sub zero temperatures. For a couple of weeks, we experienced a 90 degree temperature change, and the view from our house changed from this:

to this:



This is the view from the house's main floor patio, (Mayan Riviera- Tulum, Mexico) . The picture above is from a bedroom balcony. Although, I think our snow is quite pretty, the warm weather was a WELCOME change. We are back home again freezing, but happy.
I hope you all had as beautiful a Valentines Day as I had.
Blessings to you,
Ele

25 comments:

Ruey said...

What a HUGE difference! Both so beautiful in their own way. I can appreciate the difference.
Thanks for stopping by my blog. So nice to hear from you!
xxxooo Ruth

Floss said...

What a lovely time you must have had! It's good to have you back, though - I have been looking out for your next post, and wondering what kind of crafting you may have been doing! Thanks so much for your message on my buttons post - I am still musing on the best thing to do with my sweet little collection.

Alison Gibbs said...

Well that sure would have taken the chill from the bones.
Mmmm... warm sunshine would have been welcome relief for you.
Still there is no place like home - whatever the weather
Alison

vivian said...

oh my! where did you go?? I wnat to go there! I'm off to florida in 12 days! Nice that you could get away!
hugs
vivian

Lori said...

Ele, i hope you had a lovely time on your getaway...it sure does look pretty there!!!

Secondhandrose said...

Oh my am I jealous!! Is it really that blue...the water I mean?! You deserved it!
karen

Sara's Sweet Surprise said...

I've taken a few peeks in, to see if you were back...so happy to see you've posted. There are beautiful elements in both settings. I would imagine you found a place of respite in that sunshine!

Sweet Wishes,
Sara

Ali said...

Oh Elle, both of those views are just stunning. And I yearn for the first as I sit here in the sweltering heat in Sunny North Queensland. Thanks for your congrats on our new little bubba in the making. Life does seem to be continually changing doesn't it. The trick is to enjoy each stage without wishing it away for the next. Love to you and talk soon, Ali ox

Tamerie Shriver Halliday said...

Although the top pictures are beautiful in their own way, I much prefer the bottom ones. Where did you do? It looks magical.

Tamerie

savvycityfarmer said...

bettter late than never....however.....I'd take the 90!!!!

Anonymous said...

What gorgeous photos!!!

Anonymous said...

You lucky gal! I'm very jealous and ready for Spring :) So glad you had a wonderful vacation!

Maija said...

Both locations look heavenly to me, but I'll take the warm sunshine! That;s why I live in Phoenix!

Unknown said...

Lucky girl Ele!!! But you deserve it :) We always go on vacation in the summer, LOL! It makes moresense to go in the winter! We are planning a trip to disney with the boys next winter though.

I am so glad you both got away again this year!!! It looks absolutely fabulous!

Love ya,
Amy

Dawn Parsons Smith said...

That looks heavenly! Although all the photos were beautiful:) Nothing like blue skies and sunshine to get those creative juices flowing!

Sugar Bear said...

Oh to be in Mexico right now!
Karla

vickie said...

Oh Ele, that must have been a nice relaxing time. Beautiful pics!

Pretty Things said...

Is it sad that I'd rather have snow?

Caleen said...

Wow.. that is totally beautiful and paradise.. That water looks perfect. Yet, I know that the snow is "Home".. Spring is around the corner.. Have a great weekend.

Kai said...

Woooohoooo! THERE'S my friend, home again! I MISSED YOU, ELE! But I am so glad you had that amazing vacation! Tell your hubby I said, "Now THAT'S a VACATION! WAY TO GO!" Of course, you & I know MY idea of a vacation would be going where YOU are with the beautiful snow! Ahhhh! Glad, glad, glad you are home!

Stephanie ~ Angelic Accents said...

Looks like a bit of BLUE heaven to me!! Glad you had such a fantastic time!

Happy PINK Saturday!

Big TX Hugs,
Stephanie
Angelic Accents

Sharon said...

Wow what a change, I'll be you really felt like you spent a little time in Heaven.

Jennifer said...

Oh Ele That is just beautiful!What beautiful shades of blue.I bet you had such a wonderful time.

The pool looks so inviting.I am glad you had a wonderful time.You all deserve it so much.Hugs!Love ya,Jen

Unknown said...

It looks like a lovely place to vacation! :)

Betty said...

Oh my! Those are both gorgeous views but I think I prefer the Mexico view. We Californians literally think we're freezing to death if it drops below 35°!