Photos of the Week: August 7th

I made sure to read through the week's prompts on Saturday while we were in the car driving to Carolina Beach... then I pretty much forgot about them.  That said I took so many photos this week that I still managed to find something for each prompt just looking through the photos I took.

--bliss-- Reading a good book in a quiet, mostly sunny location is bliss.



– two of a kind-- My husband and son are two of a kind




– starts with B-- Beach!




– beginnings-- Checking into our house rental for the beginning of our vacation



– your choice-- Carolina beach seen through the sea oats


Linking up with: Spread the Kindness, 








Comments

  1. Tamar SBAugust 7, 2021 at 7:47 AM

    The ocean picture is so peaceful!

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    1. Joanne August 8, 2021 at 5:01 PM

      I find it is very peaceful in the evening.

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  2. Kim CarberryAugust 7, 2021 at 3:52 PM

    I love that photo of your husband and son. They really are two of a kind.
    Gorgeous photos x

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    1. Joanne August 8, 2021 at 5:02 PM

      We were joking all week as they had so many of the same clothes and mannerisms.

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  3. Jo TraceyAugust 7, 2021 at 9:15 PM

    Your beach rental looks perfect. Enjoy your week.

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  4. Artificial IntelligenceAugust 8, 2021 at 7:39 AM

    Feel's good

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  5. EllibelleAugust 8, 2021 at 12:06 PM

    These pictures are so perfect for each prompt! And how wonderful that you could enjoy a beach vacation!!

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    1. Joanne August 8, 2021 at 5:03 PM

      Thank you! I was pleasantly surprised that I had so many photos that fulfilled the prompts.

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  6. Julie Ann LozadaAugust 8, 2021 at 2:39 PM

    i love the vibe in your post. :)


    JULIE ANN LOZADA BLOG
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  7. MicaAugust 8, 2021 at 4:33 PM

    What beautiful photos! It looks like you had such a nice time at the beach :)

    Hope you are having a good weekend :)

    Away From The Blue

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  8. Dara @ Not In JerseyAugust 9, 2021 at 8:55 AM

    Love the two of a kind picture!

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  9. LyshaAugust 9, 2021 at 2:20 PM

    Beautiful job on the pics this week! I'm bad about forgetting the prompts too.

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    1. Joanne August 9, 2021 at 4:10 PM

      I can usually only remember 2 of them and have to check frequently through the week for the rest.

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  10. Kym August 9, 2021 at 4:55 PM

    All the beach pictures are amazing!!! Hope you're enjoying the vacation - it looks glorious!

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  11. Sandi MagleAugust 10, 2021 at 7:02 PM

    Your seagrass/wildoats? photo is simply gorgeous...perfect for a wall! What a lovely vacay spot, thanks for sharing. From Spread Kindess, Sandi

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  12. creationsnzAugust 12, 2021 at 5:54 AM

    What a lovely holiday spot. Your husband and son are certainly two of a kind, amazing. Have a wonderful week. CarolG

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  13. YvonneAugust 12, 2021 at 10:31 AM

    A nice collection of photos from your vacation. I love the first one.

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    1. Joanne August 12, 2021 at 1:34 PM

      Thank you! I sat out there at least once a day to read a chapter or two.

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  14. AnnAugust 13, 2021 at 3:29 PM

    Sounds perfect! Thank you for sharing at Party In Your PJ's.

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  15. betty-NZAugust 16, 2021 at 1:53 AM

    There's nothing quite like a seaside!

    Thanks for sharing your link at My Corner of the World this week!

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  16. NatashaAugust 17, 2021 at 7:36 AM

    Oh, I LOVE the "your choice" photo and your son and husband really are "two of a kind." Great photo there too!

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  17. Shelbee on the EdgeAugust 22, 2021 at 6:21 AM

    I love the photo of your husband and son! They really are two of a kind! And the beach photos are so beautiful. I especially like the one through the beach oats!

    Shelbee
    www.shelbeeontheedge.com

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    1. Joanne August 22, 2021 at 9:17 AM

      They really are so similar! I have to thank my sister for that beach oats capture; she was taking a photo with her phone and when I looked over I realized how pretty they were and took a matching photo.

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