Category: Seasonal

Day 177 – It’s a Green Thing

by Claudia | Mar 13, 2014 | 365 Pictures, Events, Seasonal, Things to Do | 0

One of the most popular Alive After 5 street parties is without a doubt “It’s a Green...

Day 163 – Weiberfasching

by Claudia | Feb 27, 2014 | 365 Pictures, Events, Night Life, Personal, Seasonal | 0

Hollerbach’s Willow Tree Cafe celebrates German Mardi Gras every year. Obviously I am so happy to be able to get a taste of “Fasching” right here in Sanford every year! This year my friend Tina and I went out...

Day 162 – At the Costume Shop

by Claudia | Feb 27, 2014 | 365 Pictures, Seasonal, Stores, Things to Do | 0

In Germany it’s Carnival Season (Fasching, as we call it). It’s the equivalent to Mardi Gras here. So in an attempt to find a fun costume for both of us, my friend Tina and I visited Costumes, Gags and Gifts at the...

Day 149 – Pardi Gras 2014

by Claudia | Feb 13, 2014 | 365 Pictures, Events, Seasonal, Things to Do | 0

Despite the cooler temperatures Pardi Gras 2014 was quite a success. Lots of people came out to listen to awesome music and sample some great food while having a great time with friends and family. And isn’t that what...

Day 100 – Nursery Lights on Upsala

by Claudia | Dec 26, 2013 | 365 Pictures, Seasonal | 0

We couldn’t help but take my sister down to the legendary Upsala Road Christmas lights in Sanford after shopping tonight. Everyone who’s ever driven down Upsala during the holidays will know what I am talking about....

Day 98 – Nativity at All Souls

by Claudia | Dec 24, 2013 | 365 Pictures, Personal, Seasonal | 0

It’s Christmas Eve and my sister arrived last night from Germany! I couldn’t be happier to have her here with us to celebrate Christmas (and New Year’s) with us. This afternoon we attended mass at All Souls...

Day 97 – Free Gift Wrapping

by Claudia | Dec 23, 2013 | 365 Pictures, Random, Seasonal | 0

If I ever had to publish a list of “10 Things You Sure Didn’t Know About Me”, one item on that list would be the fact that I am the WORST gift wrapper you will ever meet. It will literally take me 2 hours and...

Day 96 – Illuminated Bikes

by Claudia | Dec 22, 2013 | 365 Pictures, Events, Seasonal | 0

Only in Sanford… and yet another reason why our little town is so great! How about watching dozens of Christmas light illuminated bicycles pedal through historic downtown? Well, I can’t say I actually saw them (had...

Day 95 – Illuminated Boat Parade on Lake Monroe

by Claudia | Dec 21, 2013 | 365 Pictures, Seasonal | 0

What a beautiful sight seeing the illuminated boats float over Lake Monroe between Veterans Memorial Park and Fort Mellon Park! Can’t believe the season is almost over! With all these awesome events going on in Sanford I...

Day 94 – Impromptu Concert on Magnolia Square

by Claudia | Dec 20, 2013 | 365 Pictures, Downtown, Magnolia Square, Random, Seasonal | 0

Nelson witnessed an impromptu concert on Magnolia Square… It’s always worth it to be out and about downtown 😉 “Just came across an impromptu Christmas concert in Magnolia Square presented by Life Way, Church of...

Day 93 – Santa at Seminole Town Center

by Claudia | Dec 19, 2013 | 365 Pictures, Seasonal | 0

After skipping last year’s meet-up with Santa due to Nicolas’ complete melt-downs every time we even came close to the man in red we decided to take the obligatory first Santa pic with Lukas this year. Luckily we...

Day 92 – Lakeside Christmas Program

by Claudia | Dec 18, 2013 | 365 Pictures, Seasonal | 0

I never thought the day would come that soon, but this year we actually attended the very first Christmas show of our son. It’s something I only knew of movies and from my own faint memories when my parents attended my...