Let's back up to a biking trip Clif and I did back in January. It was the Cross Seminole Trail. Ordinarily we start in Oviedo, ride out to Big Tree Park in Sanford and return. On this outing, we put in at the Goldenrod Trailhead, rode out to the 434 overpass in Winter Springs and returned.
I took time to take the photos on our return. This allowed for much needed breaks as we biked 22 miles round trip! We rode past by a cow pasture.
Rode over the Howell Creek trestle.
A fork in the trail. A much needed leg stretch break.
Then the infamous Oviedo chickens were out in full force. They free roam around town.
We were pretty worn out by the time we got to the last overpass at Red Bug Lake Road. Clif had to walk his bike up. I am proud to say, I pedaled to the top, on a single speed no less!
Then I took a day off work to visit Diane in Winter Haven. I decided to attend morning Mass before heading out for the day. I was looking forward to meeting my cousins visiting from Minnesota. Anyway, who knew how much wildlife would be about on our church grounds in the middle of an urban setting. The bald eagle perched atop the cross.
A turkey making it's way through the side parking area.
It was only by luck that I happened to have my camera with me this day!
Then on President's weekend, it was off to Clearwater to visit Dad, Vicky, and Barbara. Janet had made us all aprons for Valentine's Day. They were adorable. We were looking at the little girls printed on the fabric and seeing each one of us.
Then Lent. I put a display on my dining room table each Lent. I especially liked the display this year. The candle Aunt LaDon got me for Christmas really added a special touch!
This Lent was very prayerful and productive. Which gave way to now...Easter! The house is now transformed for the Easter Season. Décor will stay up until Amber's Baby Shower. Ordinarily it stays up until Pentecost, but it won't quite go with what I'm planning to do for her shower on May 2!
I had to laugh as I put together the egg display. Last year, Valerie decided to play a prank on us and put "surprise" combinations in each egg. What the family and guests have come to expect when they open an egg for the candy inside wasn't what it was last year thanks to Valerie! Instead, we were met with mixtures of jelly beans mixed with M & M's and other odd combinations! That messed with our taste buds. In any event, as I was filling the eggs, I couldn't help but laugh remembering the joy of her prank brought us!
Valerie sent some pictures of Chloe sporting her Easter Dress...
As Valerie puts it, it's hard work being all dolled up!
And lastly, Clif and I spent today together and enjoyed a picnic! We decided to explore Shingle Creek Regional Park in Kissimmee. This was an interesting park as it is sprawled out in which you have to drive to 4 separate parking areas to see each part of it! The nice thing is there is a variety of activities to do if you don't mind being interrupted by having to drive to the next area.
We started in the hiking area. They have a homestead to view before heading on the trail.
We had our picnic lunch along the trail. We kept hearing a bird that sounded like an osprey. We found the nest right across the creek from where we were eating.
The Shingle Creek meanders through the grounds.
This park location is great for the tourists. It gives them "the real Florida" right in the middle of tourist alley! Many of them enjoyed a day on the river. The next time Clif and I go, we will take our own kayaks.
Once finished in that area, we headed over to the Pioneer Village. It was closed for the day, but we were able to get some shots of the area. There were hiking trails from this area you could explore as well.
It was such a beautiful, pleasant day. Perfect for relaxing after celebrating the Triduum!
Happy Easter! :)
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