Beach favorites.

Every time my family comes back from a trip, I enjoy cuddling up on the couch with my computer, perhaps with some chocolate on the side, and look through all the pictures I took during the trip. I pick out my favorites, and while doing so, the created memories run through my mind. Last night, I picked out my beach favorites. 

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 Needless to say, Isabel absolutely loves to jump over the small waves as they slide on the shore. 

-Annie ♥

He knows what should be.

The ocean. That being the place where I am, is the reason for my absence from blogging. But right now, having a short amount of time, I sit down to write this. During these past few days, all I've been doing is enjoy the world till I cannot anymore. I've been spending the days waking up to beautiful warm mornings complete with the perfect sound of birds singing with the wind, along with the crashing ocean waves. And during the day, I've been going to the beach. Oh, how I love it. Just the sight and sound of it are enough to please my heart. 

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Ocean has always reminded me of life. I see it reflected on every wave that falls upon the sand. It reminds me, and makes me think that it is just like it. The water goes and comes, back and forth, and always has. And some waves bring happiness, while others bring sadness and destruction. At times there is peace and calm, while at others there is confusion and an unsteady ground. 

And we are in this life. We are moving along with it. We are walking its ups and downs, sometimes with  tears of joy and others with sorrow. It sure is a crazy ride, but He is in control. He is. And our human flesh sometimes finds it easy to forget that. It moves us and deviates us. 

Sometimes we wonder why certain things happen in certain ways, we wonder why some waves destroy while others don't. We wonder why we do or do not this-or that- or why some things must be the way they are. Truth is, our sinful soul and human mind cannot understand such things, so all we must do is put our trust in Him. He knows the answers to all the things we wonder and yet do not know their meaning, He knows why some waves are peaceful and some are deceiving. 

We don't. And that's okay. 

Because life goes on, just like the ocean waves, ruled under His control and steady hand to guide unsteady ones like us. He brings happiness just at the right time. He brings unhappiness just at the right time. And all of this is for a purpose- a perfect plan for us, while we still live in this world. He knows what is best while we walk towards Heaven. He never fails to make things His way. 

God never stops the ocean, never stops its waves. He never stops doing what's best for us. 

He never fails to be perfect. 

-Annie

Los Cabos- {part three}

On the last day, we went to the marina to see if we could get a boat that would take us to see the famous rocky arch in the ocean. We walked for a while under the sun, (not to mention it was one of the hottest days of the week), and when we finally got there, one of the men working there told us it was closed.

Despite the little disappointment and mainly the heat of the sun soaking and wearing us out, the marine was fun to walk around and take photos. 

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This bird was just stunning. Beautiful. Flying right next to the magic of the sun.

Once back from the marine, we all decided to swim in the ocean. The water was really cold, but absolutely worth it after walking under the sun for so long.

The waves were incredibly big!

Perfect. A cold strawberry smoothie on such a hot day? (Not to mention it was two for one?)

And then we got a picture of the three of us. :)

All I can really say is that it was a wonderful week. That's it. 

Thank you my friends, for inviting me! I had such a good time! I can't wait till next time :)
♥I also want to point out, that I took my friend's senior photos during the trip, and they will be up in the next entry, so keep checking!

Happy Wednesday. 

-Annie

Los Cabos- {part two}

...More sand.
...More sun.
...More waves.
...More happiness.

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Just look at that wave.... I could almost promise it was made out of clear glass.

Also took a long walk on the rocky beach...

And there were so many colorful and incredible red crabs. 

They were both very fond of taking photos too, I think. And that made me so very happy!

And I got a little creative when taking this picture of a hut on the beach.  :)
That's it for part two. ♥
Happy Monday!
Hope you all have a wonderful week.

-Annie

After a week-

Have you been wondering where I have been all week? Not a single blog post in nine days. I was gone all week with some friends to a beautiful, beautiful place known as Los Cabos. I forgot to mention in my last blog post that I would be gone for a while, and that I would not be able to blog.

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(I heart faces shadow photo challenge :) Just click HERE!) 

The trip was wonderful. Wonderful, wonderful, w o n d e r f u l.  Beautiful place, beautiful friends, beautiful things... And lots to photograph. So that means that I'll be writing a couple posts including some of the best photos. So keep checking back here this week! 

♥ As a side note, I will be announcing the winner (s) for my photo challenge very soon! I loved seeing all the entries of those of you who participated :)

-Annie

Morning at the market

A few days ago our grandpa took me and my siblings out to have breakfast near a really pretty market. Then, we walked around the fruit and flower market for about an hour. It was just wonderful! So many things to look at and photograph as well. This will be a very. long. post. Get ready for many, many photos.

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How about a big cup of hot chocolate in the morning? I love this stuff. It's so rich, and tasty.

After breakfast, we started the long walk around the market. Lots of things to photograph!

I saw these amazing, dry tree branches. I loved how this picture turned out, and I barely had enough time to point, focus and shoot it since my grandpa and siblings were already a couple feet in front of me...

These handmade baskets are very common here in Mexico. We actually own some.

Anyway, done with the black and white! Off to all the color...

It is amazing how many flowers this market has. All kinds, pretty much. 

This next picture might make you feel dizzy... Don't look at it for too long :)

Sorry about that. But I got excited experimenting with my camera lens... (It is not photoshopped or anything.) I thought this effect would work great with the flowers, and it did! But it makes my head spin... Just a little.

They had some beautiful birds too! Couldn't resist. And I love how its feathers match the cage.

Jamaica flowers. I think in the USA they are known as Hibiscus? I am not so sure, but they are delicious. Mix them with some hot water and sugar, and you get one of the most delicious drinks! It is traditional in Mexico. Everybody has it, probably like four times a week. It's great.

Bright green and red, spicy hot peppers. And by hot and spicy, I really mean hot and spicy.

I loved these price tags. 

 These lemons were so unbelievably green and big. I love lemons... sometimes. But you are probably thinking, "Why is Annie calling them lemons? They are limes." In Mexico, we call the limes from the USA lemons, and the lemons limes. I have no idea why, but that's just the way it is- funny, right? :)

These looked delicious too. And don't worry, we do call these ones oranges.

I posted many pictures in this post... but I think it was worth it. 

Hope you enjoyed these. ♥

-Annie