Georgia on my mind

In the spirit of spending as much time as possible with friends and family, I spent a long weekend in southern Georgia, visiting with my dear friend Sarah and her family.  Sarah actually lives in California, but her parents have a beautiful home on Saint Simons. 

If you have never been to the Golden Isles of south Georgia, I highly recommend it.  About an hour north of Jacksonville, FL, there is a collection of islands boasting some of the most pretty beaches I've ever seen... plus, there is an added bonus of ample "Waffle House" establishments... and everyplace serves "sweet tea"! 

I've had the privilege of visiting the Jarvis's on Saint Simons a few times over the years.  Again, this visit was a little different from the previous... gone were the days of dancing all night at Ziggy's (where the "Golden Isles Shag Club" meets to dance  -- you can learn to shag here!)... instead, we opted for early evenings so that the early-morning wake-up call from Sarah's two lovely daughters wouldn't be quite as painful (and, to be honest... we were both falling asleep on the couch after dinner!).  I've included a few pictures that give you a glimpse into Christmastime in southern Georgia:  a few pictures from the Christmas parade... plus some shots from the beach, where the locals & tourists have collectively contributed to decorating a pretty "driftwood Christmas tree".  The blue and yellow bulbs on the tree had been placed by Sarah's daughters a few days prior, when they had gone for a walk on the beach with Grandma Wibs!