Monday, April 9, 2012

Easter is over

I hope you all had a wonderful Easter

I have had the best, past few days... happy that both our children were able to come home and spend a few days.  The weather was splendid and a little gardening, work around the house, baking, {I always bake a batch of hot cross buns} eating a little too much chocolate,  while we watched a movie, were some of the things we did here.

Today I took a few photos of our walk along Onetangi Beach,  the sun was shinning overhead, and it was so lovely breathing in the fresh sea and salty air, and I do know that I am sure to sleep well tonight.
Here are two houses, I love across the road from the beach
These are the coolest amphibious boats ... the technology allows you to be driving along the road and when you reach the sea,  the wheels lift up and you can launch the boat straight into the water.

Do hope that you have enjoyed seeing a little of  Onetangi beach, on the Island.

Wishing you all, a wonderful new week
Hugs
Carolyn
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  1. ETT RÖTT MONOGRAMApril 9, 2012 at 7:43 PM

    Nice to have your kids home. And so wonderful with a walk on the beach.
    Hugs
    AnnaMaria

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  2. MagdalenaApril 9, 2012 at 8:02 PM

    Cross buns look fantastic! :)

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  3. MagdalenaApril 9, 2012 at 8:03 PM

    And the weather ... :) I am jealous :)

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  4. DortheApril 9, 2012 at 8:06 PM

    UHMMM your buns are so great looking, wish I could have tasted one :-)
    Hope you Easter monday will be as cosy and happy as the bygone dayes, dear Carolyn.
    Hugs,Dorthe

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  5. AnneApril 9, 2012 at 9:24 PM

    Gorgeous photos! Delighted you had a wonderful Easter with the family!! enjoy your week Carolyn:0
    ~Anne

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  6. Castles Crowns and CottagesApril 9, 2012 at 10:12 PM

    JUST STUNNING MY DEAR. Anywhere near a body of water is always so soothing and we took a wonderful walk around one of our local lakes....may peace be with you always! Anita

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  7. It's meApril 9, 2012 at 10:39 PM

    Hi Carolyn...i am still enjoying easter today.......love the houses....happy new weeek darling...love from Holland.....xxx..

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  8. Kays KidsApril 9, 2012 at 10:53 PM

    Hi Carolyn, Your Easter holiday sounds lovely. Having family home is the best. What a lovely part of the world to live.
    Hugs

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  9. LuLu KelloggApril 10, 2012 at 12:24 AM

    What a beautiful little beach! Thank you for sharing the beauty with all of us!

    Love,
    LuLu~*xoxo

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  10. Marsha @ Tattered ChickApril 10, 2012 at 12:58 AM

    What a wonderful weekend you had, Carolyn. *Sigh* now back to "normal"

    Yummmm, I'd love one of those buns with my coffee this morning!!

    I hope you have a wonderful week!

    xoxo

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  11. tinajoApril 10, 2012 at 1:04 AM

    Beautiful pics, and I´d love to eat those buns! :-)

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  12. Rabbit Hill ~ Handmades by Jenn TavolettiApril 10, 2012 at 1:58 AM

    oh that sounds like a lovely time. Happy belated Easter. I forgot to make your hot cross buns AGAIN! We might just have them this week instead and start a new tradition :) The beach and water look lovely. Have a wonderful week ahead! Hugs ~ Jenn

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  13. DeannaApril 10, 2012 at 5:15 AM

    Carolyn, Delicious Cross Buns! I have never tasted them, are they sweet? They look beautiful.

    Wonderful that you have Easter with your children home.

    Carolyn, so glad you shared with us. Enjoy seeing what you are doing.
    d

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  14. Mitha KomalaApril 10, 2012 at 5:41 AM

    you seem to have a very lovely Easter! the buns seem delicious. what a very beautiful view you got there <3

    http://mithakomala.blogspot.com/

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  15. Silvia NegrettiApril 10, 2012 at 6:26 AM

    Wow, seems you had such a lovely Easter!
    Mine was very happy too, but weather wasn't so good...
    Anyway i still enjoyed my time with family (and lot of good food!^^)
    xxx

    S
    http://s-fashion-avenue.blogspot.com

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  16. Draffin BearsApril 10, 2012 at 8:47 AM

    Many thanks for visiting.
    Deanna the hot cross buns are sweet and made with cinnamon and spices.
    I shared the recipe on a blog post and I would be happy to email it to you, if you want.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  17. UnknownApril 10, 2012 at 9:39 AM

    It comes so quickly doesn't it!! and then it goes so fast....I hope you and your family had a wonderful Easter full of blessing!!!!

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  18. AnaApril 10, 2012 at 9:42 AM

    Oh Carolyn,
    What lovely pictures of the beach. Looks like it was a beautiful day. Oooh and the cross buns look simply delish :-) Hope you and your family had a wonderful Easter. Sending you a great big hug.

    Much love,
    ♥Ana

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  19. Bella SinclairApril 10, 2012 at 12:19 PM

    Sounds like a perfect weekend! Your buns look scrumptious. I just took a walk along the beach with my girls today. The houses along the beach are beautiful, but they are MUCH more crowded together here. Yours looks beautiful and peaceful and quiet. :)

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  20. Audrey AllureApril 10, 2012 at 2:45 PM

    Beautiful photos! Looks so lovely :)

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  21. TaraApril 10, 2012 at 5:25 PM

    Sounds like a lovely day! Your buns look delicious by the way! Have a wonderful week!

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  22. OlaApril 10, 2012 at 9:51 PM

    yes, Easter is over...
    you had a really nice walk and the boat that can "drive" also on the beach is really strange but I guess comfortable:)


    Life and travelling
    Cooking

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  23. JewellerybijouApril 10, 2012 at 10:24 PM

    Wow,what a beautiful beach,I had a very nice Easter too!I am very jealous of the weather as here in England is still a bit cold,cant wait for summer!

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  24. BarbaraApril 10, 2012 at 11:12 PM

    Your hot cross buns look delicious, Carolyn. And I can't think of a better way to spend Easter than a walk on the beach!

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  25. THE ALTERNATIVE WIFEApril 11, 2012 at 12:18 AM

    Glad you had such a lovely Easter weekend, Carolyn! And happy to hear that your children were there to celebrate with you :) xoxo

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  26. lilybetsApril 11, 2012 at 12:44 AM

    Beautiful beach and properties....it's like a paradise!

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  27. MartinaApril 11, 2012 at 1:20 AM

    Dear Carllyne, how i'd love to visit you now and walk along this beach! Have a lovely week ahead, all the best from rainy germany ;)

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  28. ArtiApril 11, 2012 at 1:51 AM

    Looks like a fantastic day! The Onetangi beach looks cool with the clear weather and the blue water. Those boats catch my eyes too for the reasons you told.
    Have a wonderful day Carolyn:)

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  29. LeslieApril 11, 2012 at 2:13 AM

    Carolyn,

    My mom used to bake Cross Buns for Easter morning - yummy! Glad you kids were home for the weekend. You pictures are wonderful and the beach looks like the perfect spot for a stroll.

    Enjoy your week.

    leslie

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  30. Crafty Green PoetApril 11, 2012 at 7:50 AM

    What a lovely beach! Glad you had a nice Easter!

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  31. Savannah GrannyApril 11, 2012 at 1:21 PM

    Those buns look soooo tasty!
    Love the beach and that neat auto/boat. I would love that around here. So far I just see golf carts. Boy, would I be the "cat's meow" in one of those.
    I know it was nice to have the children home for a while.
    Thanks for sharing the beautiful beach,
    Ginger

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  32. Happy-SonneApril 11, 2012 at 4:51 PM

    Dear Carolyn
    Your pictures are very nice! A walk on the beach - so beautiful!
    I wish you a happy week and send you a lot of greetings from Switzerland.
    Loves and Hugs Yvonne

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  33. marinaApril 12, 2012 at 12:09 AM

    Thank you Carolyn for stopping by my blog.
    Your pictures are fantastic: thank you for sharing.
    I'll be back!
    Have a nice time. Hugs

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  34. TeamgsquareApril 12, 2012 at 2:35 AM

    Beaches are always fascinating ... Thanks for this tour .

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  35. Celestial CharmsApril 12, 2012 at 2:36 AM

    What a beautiful and relaxing looking beach. So glad you were able to spend the holiday with your family...the most important thing in the world! Bet those hot cross buns tasted devine.
    Maureen

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  36. Aurelia April 15, 2012 at 3:11 AM

    nice writing, sounds like you had a great time....... and me too, I love Easter time. kisses
    http://aprettylife13.blogspot.com

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  37. BumbleVeeApril 15, 2012 at 5:04 AM

    The hot cross buns look amazing...I have never baked any and have a recipe I want to try...so there will be some bun within the next few days regardless of what time of 'after Easter' it is now... I still want to make some buns!

    Love the little dark coloured house... ... what fun to live near a beach and the ocean....sigh......

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Carolyn xx

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