It's a chilly overcast Monday morning, and it's pouring rain here in our area of Virginia. We need the rain so badly, and I especially love rainy days and Mondays!
Can you guess what I might be dreaming about on this dreary day? Does this look like a nice place to dream about?
It's a photo taken at Satellite Beach, Florida. And guess what??
Vicki, over at her blog 2 Bags Full, recently had a giveaway for one of her commenters to win a week at her condo located at Satellite Beach. Here are lots more beautiful pictures of the beach and about the contest on this post.
Can you guess what I'm going to say next?
I won!
Me?? I won?? I'm going to Florida??
Vicki's little great-niece, Miss Maddy, drew my name out of the pretty fall basket!! Isn't she a little doll?
Miss Maddy dressed up like the Cowardly Lion for the special occasion, and you can read all about it here.
They even baked a cake and wrote the winner's name on it, but Miss Maddy licked the icing off! "Deb" didn't stay on that cake very long! How fun!
I've never been to Florida before, and I've only been to the beach maybe twice in my life. So you can imagine how excited I am!
And guess who's going with me? G.R.A.N.N.Y !!!
If you'd like to see a slideshow of where we'll be, go over to Vicki's blog and scroll down on the right sidebar. You will see a box there to click where you can view pictures of her beach condo.
Can you picture Granny and me sitting and knitting and reading and watching the waves? And walking on the beach in the early morning? And taking pictures, of course!
I'm so very thankful for Vicki's generous offer! I'll be sure and post plenty of pictures so you can feel as if you're right there with me next month!
Hope your Monday will be a good one, too!
~Deb
Coming later this week: Guest poster, Granny!
That is soooooooooo exciting!!!! When are you going? What a wonderful time away with your Mom, too! God is so good to bless you with this prize! Can't wait to see the pictures!!!
Posted by: Dorothy | Monday, September 27, 2010 at 11:58 AM
Wow, what a prize! You'll enjoy sunny Florida and you are always welcome to stop by and see me if you go through our area. :)
Have a great trip!
Victoria
Posted by: victoria | Monday, September 27, 2010 at 01:30 PM
OK Deb...HOW DO YOU DO IT??? You win everything! :) How fun, you will enjoy a nice relaxing time at the beach! Congratulations!!!
Posted by: Chris | Monday, September 27, 2010 at 01:47 PM
OH MY...OH MY....How incredibly EXCITING...and What a TREMEMDOUS BlESSING...
Okay...Did You Gasp, Scream, Jump, Shout...
Or Just fall flat on the floor...I think I would have done all of thee above..
I think this has to be the most CAPITAL LETTERS YOU HAVE EVER HAD IN YOUR COMMENT SECTION... : )
Oh..and how special for you and GRANNY....
Maybe WE can WIN a trip to VA.... : )
Blessings to all of your family and our Hello's as well..
We continue to pray as well..
In Christ
Angelina
Posted by: Angelina Fracchiolla | Monday, September 27, 2010 at 03:35 PM
How exciting!
I would love to win a vacation to Florida.You will be 17 minutes from my sister Marian who lives in Melbourne.
Have fun.
Posted by: Tammy | Monday, September 27, 2010 at 03:44 PM
What a wonderful blessing for you and Granny! I'm sure you will make many great memories on your trip. My grandmother lived in Miami, FL. We would go there once a year to see her.
I LOVE rainy days too!!! I have been known to take a vacation day from work and spend it at home on rainy days. It is raining here in Richmond also. What a gift from God, we need the rain so much. We are under mandatory water restrictions here.
Posted by: Bobbi | Monday, September 27, 2010 at 04:38 PM
Okay Deb-when you come here, you are definitely touching my lottery ticket for good luck. Chris is right you win everything! See you soon, Toots
Posted by: Toots | Monday, September 27, 2010 at 06:22 PM
How fabulous is that!
Posted by: Rose | Monday, September 27, 2010 at 06:50 PM
Congratulations Deb - (and Hannah and Grandma!) I am so excited to have you all as guests in our little "home on the beach". I think that this is even more wonderful after reading that you have never been to Florida - this will indeed be a special vacation for you all!
We will talk when you are standing in my living room looking out at the beautiful surf~~~
Vicki
Posted by: vicki Boster | Monday, September 27, 2010 at 09:02 PM
From now on I am getting YOU to enter my name in all the giveaways I sign up for! Congratulations!!
Posted by: Joanna | Monday, September 27, 2010 at 11:07 PM
What a wonderful treat!! and how very generous of Vicki! I know that you and granny will have such a special time together -take lots of pictures!
Posted by: Islandsparrow | Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at 09:50 AM
Deb ~ I am so excited for you! And October is a great month to visit Florida (mostly just home folks roaming around - things aren't so busy - and the weather is lovely). I can't wait to see your photos. I know you and your mom will have a wonderful time!
Posted by: Jodi | Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at 01:34 PM
Deb and Mill,hope you both have a wonderful time in Florida. Who knows,Mill you may meet your future husband there. That would be a hoot and then you could live in Florida all the time and I could stay with you for a week or so. Praying you all will have a wonderful time and Mill you be on the look-out for your future husband. I love you and God Bless you all.
Posted by: brenda perdue | Monday, October 04, 2010 at 10:07 PM