I love to see little kids enjoying the simple pleasures of beach combing. It’s the amazement on their faces when they see lots of beautiful shells and understand how really special they are. I watched Logan picking up FIGHTING CONCHS like it was an Easter egg hunt.
Then something else happened that made the thrill of shelling even more incredible. The whole flock of birds behind him decided to show off. He stood up very slowly not to scare them but to watch.
They flew… then soared….. then swirled to completely surround him.
He just stood there taking it all in.
Watching this magic moment was the perfect way to start the Thanksgiving week off. But wait…. I turned around to see this precious moment too. Logan’s sister Kayley was on her own shelling misson…
Here they are with their cousin Madison. Aren’t they the cutest!!
As we are getting ready for Thanksgiving Day, I am thankful for the time we get to spend on our beaches to see this joy every day to share with you.
That picture could be a Florida postcard! Sigh….just beautiful. Thankful for you and this blog!
Happy Thanksgiving to you! :)
I love those shots of the little boy and the birds!! Precious little people :)
I am thankful for so many things and one of them is you, Pam, and this blog!!!
Also the friends I’ve made here, Happy Thanksgiving to All
Thanks Pam, Love seeing little ones enjoying the beach. Love the pics with the birds…too cool.
Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Pam, you are an awesome photographer! Speaking of thrills, I get a thrill every time I get an email letting me know that there is a new post on your site.
I’ll be down there in a week, and have a renewed confidence that I could find something special on the beach. This will be my first trip to Sanibel since I found your site, so it will be great to pull it up should I need to identify something new. You’re photo’s are much better than the books, and I think you have some shells that aren’t in any of the books I have, and I have several.
Thanks for all of your efforts, and Happy Thanksgiving to all!
Love your user name! It sounds like something a true shell lover would name their daughter!
HAPPY THANKSGIVING, Pam!!!!! I am thankful that you decided to start this blog and share your adventures of Sanibel shelling and all the wonders Mother Nature has given us! Have a great turkey day and am looking forward to every minute you document for us! Love to you and Clark.
Pam, you do bring joy to so many people! Happy Thanksgiving!!
Great pics. Precious kids! Many things to be thankful for!! Happy Thanksgiving to you and Clark!
Just perfect…..
Wonderful pictures. Can’t help but think of the wonderful impact Sanibel has on our children – many of them who are so nature deprived. These memories will be forever in their minds and hearts. To this day, my daughter (35) talks about the love she has for the beach and Sanibel since her toes touched the sand at 4. So much to be thankful for!
Thank you Pam for taking the time to touch so many people’s day! Happy Thanksgiving to all!
They are precious, and it is so amazing to see the wonder and awe on little faces. This is sweet!
I have a question……do you wear polarized sunglasses? I couldn’t see a thing I was shooting while I was on the beach. Any tips for that?
HI Roxanne, such a busy week- sorry I didnt answer this sooner!!! Yes, I try to wear polarized glasses (but sometimes i run out there with regular ones) and I have a hard time seeing the screen on my camera too. It doesnt matter which glasses I have on. I have learned just to shoot and if I get the shot- great. If I dont get the shot, I dont worry about it- there’s always something else fascinating that will come along. I’m always excited though when I get home and look at my photos to see if they turned out. You have no idea (well actually I think you do) the thrill it is for me when I get a really great shot like this little boy with the birds. It makes it all worth it.
I know that feeling exactly – that’s the first thing I do when I get to a place where I can see the screen – look to see what I’ve gotten – then waiting to put them on the computer to see how they look on the bigger screen – such anticipation and sometimes such disappointment or such joy.
Thanks Pam.
I use your blog to survive between annual visits in Dec. So glad to see you found your J. Still looking for mine, after over 30 years. I have sometimes thought that the paper “salted” the beach for photos. I say to my self, think giraffe spots…
As for what to do with shells, I made about $50 at our charity garage sale, by putting them in vases we had meant to sell for a quarter…hot item. Saw you last year at the Holiday fair on Captiva, I hope to see you on the sand.mm
Pam–Have a good Holiday. And thank you for the beautiful pictures. There is something magical about seeing kids on the beach playing and having such a good time.
It’s cold and rainy here so I may clog your site today trying to find some sunshine. ;)
As I’m sitting here watching my lake slowly freeze over, I’m Thankful for you, your blog and Sanibel. I have several pictures of my kids surrounded by beach birds, from over the years – truly magical moments.
Wow….I placed my.order yesterday evening for a sweatshirt and I received an email tonight telling me it shipped ….thanks Pam….cant wait to get.it
I am so thankful for your wonderful blog that brightens my days and encourages me to dream of Sanibel and shelling at night! You touch so many of us with your wonderful photos, your love of nature, and your knowledge of beach bling! I hope you have a wonderful and relaxing Thanksgiving day holiday!
I’m thankful for you and your blog, taking us to the beach on Thanksgiving….and everyday!! We get to escape the cold and wind and walk along with you at the wonderful place!! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family Pam…Thanks so much for sharing with us!!
Pam, I too am thankful for you and all you do to keep all of us connected with Sanibel. The peace it brings to a cold and stressful day is beyond words. I wish you and all your family a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Such beautiful pics! We are so thankful for you, Pam! Especially all of us who don’t live on Sanibel or near it and can only make it there once or twice a year! I am hoping to come back winter break! I showed one of my girlfriends your finding a junonia video last night.. So darn cute! Happy Thanksgiving! Love, Sherri from MN