Our Journal

It’s the first day in my new care-taking place, so my local friends Rose and Cassadie joined me to choose tails and come along for a photo-shoot with a photographer friend that I have worked with before. I admit it … Read More

By Ema ~ After my photo-shoot this morning I met with the owner of the condo to learn about the place and get the keys and code. I am so grateful to for this spot. It has two bedrooms and … Read More

By Ema ~ I arrived before sunset to the beach, but unfortunately my photographer did not make it as planned. I watched the birds fly along the beach on the morning breeze as the sun rose. Since my photographer did … Read More

By Ema ~ Today I am suppose to head north. There is lots of talk that this virus going around is quite serious and maybe it is best that I go north again as they may end up shutting down … Read More

By Ema ~ I started my day with sorting my art projects. I have several more planned collages ahead. I think I will order a moleskin journal and make them into it. I have created one like this before. For … Read More

By Ema ~ I have met up with a new friend for dinner at the historic North Turn where the original Daytona NASCAR racing took place. The beaches are very tightly packed sand, which is why even today we are … Read More

By Ema ~ I am doing a redesign for Cassadie and Tony’s painting and realty business. I can’t show the full form for privacy reason, but I am redesigning to include both business and an image of them. The form … Read More

By Ema ~ My vision board is complete. It is so different then what I thought I was creating to begin, yet I love what came forth. I added some blue thanks to the dolphins I found and am pleased … Read More

By Ema ~ I have been working on my collage all day. I envisioned something blue and have a project set aside for such, yet my board is actually creating itself it seems, like a message to my own heart. … Read More

By Ema ~ My dear friend Rose had joined me at Cassadie’s for a day of making collage boards in hopes to manifest our dreams. Rose collected magazines from the library and found three big canvas at a local thrift … Read More

By Ema ~ We are in our new spot and making friends with Daisy, the little pup that lives here. She has a sister named Baily too. Lili loves little dogs as it was what she was around mostly, when … Read More

By Ema ~ We are enjoying our new spot! Lili has made herself right at home and looks like a decoration among Cassadie’s realty signs. If you need someone in the Daytona Beach area do contact her and mention me! … Read More

By Ema ~ My dear friend Rose made me a lovely breakfast of kale, quinoa, and an egg to start the day. I have been having issues eating greens, but I love my kale and it tastes divine after not … Read More

By Ema ~ We made it back to the boatyard last night and never made it to bed. Lili and I joined our new friend Joshua on his boat and ended up staying up until morning on his boat. It … Read More

By Ema ~ We woke early to use the shower before the boatyard got busy and passed a really cool car along the way. I am not a big car person, but I love history and how things we built … Read More

By Ema ~ We are loving living in the boatyard! Next best thing to living on a boat! This is something that happened by chance, but I definitely want to research staying at boatyards in my future travels! Just being … Read More

By Ema ~ Lili and I have moved to a boatyard near by thanks to our new friend Joshua Jehu. He has a sailboat here. Last night we sat out on the deck of the sailboat under the night sky … Read More

By Ema ~ I am staying with my dear friend Rosita at a house of surfer boys. It has some cute elements that make this mermaid smile. There is another dog here for Lili to play with and she is … Read More

By Ema ~ It is our last day here with Archie. I have not been feeling well, as usual lately. It is often a part of my life, but has been really extreme for awhile now. I am looking forward … Read More

Not feeling so well today, so I am resting and taking it easy, as tomorrow Lili and I will be journeying onward. Sweet Archie is staying close by my side.

By Ema ~ Just thought I would share my space for the moment. It is ocean themed and fitting for this mermaid. When I arrived there was also a room set up for my little sister. It was really sad … Read More

By Ema ~ I have found a new kind of Gt Daves Living Foods Kombucha. I was happy to find a few of my other favorite flavors at the local shop as well. I love any food with flowers and … Read More

By Ema ~ I am grateful it is getting warmer each day. The pups had fun playing. Archie brought his ball and we played fetch for quite awhile. I think Lili wore Archie out as he let her go off … Read More

By Ema ~ I got my little office set up again today in the van and continued on editing. Archie seems to have claimed his spot for the day. Lili is attached to the van after her recent adventure, but … Read More

By Ema ~ Lili disappeared for quite awhile today and left me quite worried. She is starting to get a little too adventurous and today she returned with some battle wounds. I have decided it is best to not risk … Read More

By Ema ~ I awoke ill today, which is often how my life goes. Thankfully after a few hours I was feeling much better and the pups and I went to sit in the sun. It is so wonderful to … Read More

By Ema ~ I found Archie’s stash of clothes tonight and had to dress him up in pajamas. He was actually really excited to get dressed, even though he looks quite series in his photos. Oh my goodness he is … Read More

By Ema ~ Archie and Lili have become quit close and seem to always both be at my side now. They are so adorable. It is a little warmer today and I was able to wear my long sleeve dress … Read More

By Ema ~ I was excited today to set up my new camping table that I got for Christmas. I have a little outdoor office going, and I am happy to be in the open air. Archie has happily moved … Read More

By Ema ~ It is a sunny day, but still a little cold, so I am grateful for the long sleeve dress I decided to bring with me. It is new and I am glad it has a purpose after … Read More

By Ema ~ it is the first day here caretaking in Crystal River. It is a bit colder than I had hoped, but much warmer than Michigan, so with a few layers on I was out sitting in my van … Read More

By Ema ~ I have begun my journey South. I left late last night. It has been a little rough with some of my stomach problems and pain kicking in. I often think stress amplifies my issues, and I have … Read More

By Ema ~ I am beginning to prepare all for the journey and load up the van for the trip. I am so looking forward to the warmth of Florida, yet shall miss my mermaid cove and furmaids that must … Read More

By Ema ~ Our middle sister Xena is turning 19, but she will always be my little Zeedle Bug, love bug. I am preparing a package to send and wanted to get her elements for her birthday to begin building … Read More

By Ema ~ I had to change Elle’s room a little today as I needed the bed to rebuild the van, so I have added a desk there, in hopes that she returns sooner than later and we may carry … Read More

By Ema ~ I still have not heard from my mother or sister since we had to part shortly after New Years. I had so hoped to see my sister again by now, but this is not the first time … Read More

By Ema ~ It was quiet here today, but sweet Thomas brought me some coconut dipped in sea salt and chocolate. The perfect mermaid treat. We also ordered pizza which is very rare. I shall hope my belly goes easy … Read More

By Ema ~ I painted my littlest sister something for Valentines day. Preparing a package to send my LOVE! I love the way we grow together, for my Elowyn Willow, you have my heart!

By Ema ~ It is almost Valentines Day and I am getting ready to create a photo-shoot with my new FinFun tail for the occasion. I ordered a couple new tops online and I think the one for my new … Read More

By Ema ~ I am missing my sister so much right now that I have written her an old fashioned letter and shall send it through the post. I am not sure she will receive it, but I have to … Read More

By Ema ~ I am getting all my tails organized to travel again soon. I am so grateful for my abundance of tails thanks to winning an ambassadorship with FinFun for the year! I feel so blessed and it has … Read More

By Ema ~ I am adding more stickers to my ukulele case from our recent travels. It is sweet to see how my sister has begin also. Now we have matching turtles from the wonderful artist Danielle Burnside that we … Read More

By Ema ~ I received a lovely package in the mail from France and my dear friend Orianne today with all sorts of beautiful creative gifts inside. I am only opening one at a time to savor in the sweetness. … Read More

By Ema ~ Today while I was busy working on projects Lili kept herself entertained and it seems she wore herself out having quite the party!

By Ema ~ Moshi had taken over the other cats bed. Since Elle left he has been opening the door to her room repeatedly. Strange habits this cat has. He like to open my closet door to get my attention, … Read More

By Ema ~ Today is the day for Elle to return north to our Mothers with a stop through to see her Dad. She had hoped to see him before now and be able to speak more with him and … Read More

By Ema ~ Elle got a bath bomb DYI kit for Christmas from Mom, so we decided to try it! We have both been quite ill the last few days, Elle with a cold, and I with more extreme than … Read More

By Ema ~ We joined our friend Troy and his kids in Ferndale for the night. We rang in the New Year together at the house and then got the kids settled in before going out into the night to … Read More

By Ema ~ We got all dressed up for our New Years Eve celebrations and made our way to Greek Town in Detroit for dinner. I love Greek food and was so excited tht we settled on such for our … Read More

By Ema ~ Elle and I made our way to the mall today to try and find accessories for our New Years outfits. We also found a great sale on crowns and stocked up to match our mermaid tails.

By Ema ~ Elle is back and I am so happy to have her here again. We are getting ready for our big New Years Eve outing. This will be her first New Years going out! She got a dress … Read More

By Ema ~ Sweet Thomas has gifted me a beautiful necklace with the Tibetan symbols of peace, protection and prosperity upon it. What a perfect symbol and reminder of much of the lessons Elle has been discovering and I remembering … Read More

By Ema ~ Elle and I brought our Gingerbread Barn for Christmas Dinner and proudly displayed it in the center of the dining table until it was time to eat. After eating it was soon time for the gift exchange. … Read More

By Ema ~ As soon as we arrived to Mom’s the first thing we did after saying hello to everyone was give our Dad his birthday gift. Our parents separated about a year ago and this is our first Christmas … Read More

By Ema ~ Christmas morning has arrived and I am so excited to have a little one here to share it with. Elle’s stocking is filled, our cookie has been nibbled, and the tree is surrounded in gifts. Even Lili’s … Read More

By Ema ~ We spent Christmas Eve with Thomas’s family near somewhere near Detroit. Elle and I got dressed up in our matching outfits for the dinner. We brought some mahi-mahi along to throw in the oven, but found it … Read More

By Ema ~ We finely found a gingerbread barn. Spent our day creating such. It will be one of our desserts that we bring to our Mom’s for Christmas day.

By Ema ~ I am so grateful for my dear Aunt Debi, as every year that I am in Michigan she invites me to her family dinner in Frankenmuth with her kids, my cousins that I grew up with. Last … Read More

By Ema ~ Our elves have been up to mischief and today we found them hiding under a Santa hat on the bookshelf. These little elves became a part of our home last year when Elijah our brother stayed with … Read More

By Ema ~ Elle and I made the hour trip down state to see our Brother Michael. He is giving our nephew a base guitar and so we have delivered an amp for him from Thomas. He also made a … Read More

By Ema ~ Elle and I went Christmas shopping yesterday. Can’t post any of that, as we don’t want to ruin any surprises. Elle found a shirt she loved and even through we are suppose to be shopping for others, … Read More

By Ema ~ When I was a little girl I visited the famous Bonner’s Christmas Wonderland in Frankenmuth, Michigan and have carried the sweet memories with me throughout my life. Since I have returned to Michigan in the last few … Read More

By Ema ~ I have always been a dress girl, until a couple years ago when my mermaid life introduced me to leggings, and my other choice for clothes if not a dress is anything related to water wear, so … Read More

By Ema ~ We made our way north today to meet with our mom for some lunch and making cookies. Elle has been a bit nervous about going up again as our mother keeps speaking of her returning there more … Read More

By Ema ~ We worked on building a gingerbread lighthouse and village today and even got our engineer Thomas to help us construct the buildings. Lili stood by very attentively and of course took care of any clean up duty … Read More

By Ema ~ This is a day we have been looking forward to for a long time now. We have spent over a month finding the perfect dress for Elle, as well shoes and a cardigan, but all the parts … Read More

By Ema ~ We met up with our Aunt and Cousin for an outing to the Flint Planetarium for the Year in review and then to see our Uncle play live music after at the Davison Country Club. Elle got … Read More

By Ema ~ My baby sister has officially lost her last tooth in the early a.m. of this morning. We slept before a big day out, but she did not check her pillow until this evening. She wrote another sweet … Read More

By Ema ~ My little sister is growing up so fast. Our mom brought her a dress recently and we have had nothing to put with it, as colored tights are difficult to find these days, but she is growing … Read More

By Ema ~ My little sister has been playing in my closet again. I just love her and her character! We are preparing for the arrival of the 20’s! We also did some crafts today and made reindeer out of … Read More

By Ema ~ My baby sister has lost her second to last tooth. It is so sweet having her here and getting to pass down my tooth fairy pillow from childhood for her to use. She made a very sweet … Read More

We got all dressed up in our prairie wear and made our way to Crossroads Village for the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting. Last year my little brother Elijah came with us and this year I was so excited to take … Read More

By Ema ~ I am grateful to host my family here today and have my little sister by my side. She has been such a wonderful co-host. She met people at the door and took their jackets, helped in the … Read More

By Ema ~ We are hosting thanksgiving here and have begun our prep of pies and such. I also have to make a vegetarian gravy and a tofurkey, as I cannot eat the “normal” affair due to my health issues. … Read More

Today was a quiet day at home. Lili and Elle got lots of cuddles in. I tried to get creative for lunch and turned our tuna fish sandwiches into a butterfly. Why not, it is fun to enjoy the life … Read More

By Ema ~ We put on festive music and got the Christmas decorations out. It is so much having my little sister here for the Holidays. It brings even more magic into the season. I am so grateful to spend … Read More

By Ema ~ We got dressed up and made our way to Frankenmuth for some Holiday Photos. We had planned to visit the farm and get some apple cider, but they were out of treats and wanted for too much … Read More

By Ema ~ I am so grateful for this nourishing life. It is November and the perfect time to think about all that we are grateful for. I often try to do this practice in life. It helps to see … Read More

By Ema ~ We had to make a trip up to Cadillac today for a dentist appointment, but it was just as Elle predicted, and we still have to wait for a few teeth before they can do anything about … Read More

By Ema ~ Today Elle and I worked on our submissions for the FinFun Tail Design contest. We have decided to both enter two. You can go to FinFun to dive in too! Tails by Elle Tails by Ema For … Read More

By Ema ~ Today Lili got all the attention and Elle dressed her up. Yes, our dog is now a ladybug. Everyone loves having Elle at home! Elle’s Christmas wish! Well, one of them. She has become a little cowgirl … Read More

By Ema ~ Our cat Moshi is Alpha over the home, even Lili (our dog), but when it comes to Elle, he is a rag doll and lets her do as she pleases from making him dance to dressing him … Read More

By Ema ~ We had the pleasure this evening when we took our cousin Sadie home to join a birthday party for three generations. It is the birthday week of my dear Aunt, her daughter, and her daughters daughter. Quite … Read More

By Elowyn Soleil ~ Museum days are fun. My museum day yesterday was more fun than expected. It started by walking up to the building. Ema, Sadie, and I all decked out in our school girl uniforms. We walked in … Read More

By Ema ~ The girls had so much fun this morning dancing while I got us ready for our outing to the museum. I so love having the girls around. There is always giggles, song, and of course dancing!

By Ema ~ Our Aunt brought us some homemade lentil soup yesterday, so for lunch I heated that up and I made some rice and cut up some bell peppers to go with it. Bell peppers are one of Elle’s … Read More

By Ema ~ Our cousin Sadie came to visit and decided to stay for a sleepover. The girls disappeared to Elle’s room and I could hear them sharing their stories, sometimes serious and sometimes they would just be giggling away. … Read More

By Ema ~ We are getting all unpacked from our travels, and enjoying the down time in our creative spaces. I am working to get all of our photos sorted, journal updated, and an album for my mermaid site of … Read More

Written by Elle, Photos by Ema ~ Today was very fun! I went to an event by Little Ray’s Nature Centers. They are Canada’s largest exotic animal rescue with 1000 animals “in their care and take in between 200- 300 … Read More

By Ema ~ I found a fairy dress today at the shop and was tempted to bring it home. I can so see it with wings and we are planning to eventually attend a fairy tea party, so this would … Read More

A reflection by Ema ~ We were back out to the shops to return a few items and of course got caught up trying on some clothes. Elle found a couple shirts she liked, one a musically shirt that she … Read More

A reflection by Ema and Elle ~ By Ema ~ Our mother had called to begin my day. I thought she was going to make Elle return to her today, as this is something she has been considering. When I … Read More

A reflection by Ema and Elle ~ We have just landed the mainland and our brother who is closest to me in age lives near by. He is having his annual costume party tonight so we are going to stop … Read More

A daily reflection by Ema and Elle ~ We arrived at the airport and David was a blessing and stayed to help carry our bags and get us checked in. He has become such a great caring friend during our … Read More

A daily reflection by Ema and Elle ~ By Ema ~ I got up and got all finished that we need to ship and we got it to the post office. We have also been collecting stamps in a little … Read More

A daily reflection by Ema and Elle ~ I got up and made another coconut pudding with the creamed coconut that I have recently discovered. I added Hawaiian spiralina with banana and mango topped with starfruit. It was really good. … Read More

Daily reflections by Ema and Elle ~ By Ema ~ I needed to get the car to figure out what was going on with the car. I found the manual and found thankfully it was just a light for low … Read More

A daily reflection by Ema and Elle ~ By Ema ~ Terry, the landowner, had granted us with the car and a beach day. I was hoping we would get to the beach again before it was time to fly, … Read More

A daily reflection by Ema and Elle By Ema ~ First stop this morning was to get to the transfer station so that the car was empty for Terry. I cleaned it out the other day, but just needed to … Read More

A daily reflection by Ema and Elle ~ By Ema ~ I woke up and started my day with my smoothie. While I sat on the porch drinking it I talked to Sunny the cat to let her know today … Read More

Daily reflections by Ema and Elle ~ By Ema ~ An alarm went off today which I was not ready for and woke quite grumpy. I did not get enough sleep, as I had not felt well through the night, … Read More

Daily reflections by Ema and Elle ~ By Ema ~ I started my morning with a smoothie and got back to tending the home. Terry returns tomorrow and we are getting all the finishing touches on the home. Elle had … Read More

A daily reflection by Ema and Elle ~ By Ema ~ Elle woke up today to her ear really hurting, and with us flying in a week I decided we needed to have it looked at. She does not like … Read More

A daily reflection by Ema and Elle ~ By Ema ~ I don’t have much time to journal today, as there is so much to prepare in the home. I am starting at the top and dusting every spot downward … Read More

A daily reflection by Ema and Elle ~ By Ema ~ I was up early today. It was well before sunrise to prepare all for our journey to the Kona airport. I have set up the back of the car … Read More

Daily reflections by Ema and Elle ~ By Ema ~ I started my day tending to the garden, as we got home late last night and I wanted to make sure they had some love and water before the sun … Read More

Daily reflections by Ema and Elle ~ By Ema ~ I was feeling rather quiet again today, but grateful for the success of the county fair yesterday and that I was able to begin to speak again with out crying. … Read More

Daily reflections by Ema and Elle ~ By Ema ~ We got up early today to get ready for the fair. I was having a difficult time getting myself moving after a few days of tears and did a little … Read More

A daily reflection by Ema and Elle ~ By Ema ~ I was still having a difficult time speaking without tears over my brother, but today was the day to prepare for the county fair. I got up to bathe, … Read More

A daily reflection by Ema and Elle ~ By Ema ~ Today was a difficult day. I was up before the sunrise thinking of my brother and how this could have happened. How could he be gone? It is sad … Read More

Daily reflections by Ema and Elle ~ By Ema ~ Today was a strange day. We had planned to go to Kona and get in the water, with hopes to meet up with a friend that is on the island … Read More

Daily reflections by Ema and Elle ~ By Ema ~ We decided to have a quiet day around the land after our big journey to Kona yesterday. I made a breakfast with fruits of the land, some yogurt, and a … Read More

Daily reflections by Ema and Elle ~ By Ema ~ Today we were going to Kona. I was so excited as when I lived on the island before, this was my hometown. I have been waiting to take Elle and … Read More

Daily reflections by Ema and Elle ~ By Ema ~ I woke up today and headed over to get Elle from Stella’s but found when I arrived she was not ready to go. I guess they had too much fun … Read More

A daily reflection by Ema and Elle ~ By Ema ~ Today is my goddaughters birthday and Elle is joining her and friends for a camp-out. I thought I would just drop her off with Stella’s gift, but a few … Read More

Daily reflections by Ema and Elle ~ By Ema ~ This morning I stopped through to see the horses on the land on my way to the post office. I love having them on the land, and Elle does too. … Read More

By Ema ~ Today was an exciting day for Elle as she has been waiting patiently to begin art classes at the local co-op. It was suppose to be a weekly class for her while we were here, but they … Read More

Daily reflections by Ema and Elle ~ By Ema ~ It was a quiet day for us today. I was up most of the night with a belly ache and my dear Elle joined me as I made my rounds … Read More

Daily reflections by Ema and Elle~ By Ema~ I started my day with an acai, white pineapple, banana, coconut water smoothie and made ulu pancakes for Elle. Its really simple once the Breadfruit has gone soft. It’s like a batter … Read More

Daily reflections by Ema and Elle ~ By Ema ~ Today as I was waking up I heard beeping coming from the utility room. I went into the kitchen to find Elle trying to light the stove, which usually she … Read More

Daily reflections by Ema and Elle ~ By Ema ~ I started my day with some yoga on the porch which turns into a sort of strengthening and dance as I go and then made my morning mango smoothie with … Read More

Daily reflections by Ema and Elle ~ By Ema ~ I am making lots of smoothies and keeping food simple trying to settle my belly. I am so sensitive at times, and have to really listen to what my body … Read More

Daily reflections by Ema and Elle ~ By Ema ~ I was up early this morning to watch the sun rise. My belly was giving me some issues, so I sat in the warm night air and had time with … Read More

A written reflection by Elle. Photos by Ema and Elle ~ Today I woke up and Sunny was meowing as she did every morning, and today she followed me into the bathroom. I wasn’t sure what time it was so … Read More

Photos by Ema, and a written reflection by Elle ~ Today I woke as I always do and I got up. This was when I saw my blanket was on the floor it was a ramp for any one to … Read More

Photos by Ema. By Elle ~ today I woke up but I couldn’t put on my dress because I was given the hardest dress to put on, so I traded out the dress she gave me for an easier one. … Read More

Daily reflections by Ema and Elle ~ By Ema ~ This morning Sunny the cat was my alarm clock. Bright and early she was ready for her breakfast. Almost daily around 7am she appears at my door and meows. If … Read More

Daily reflections by Ema and Elle ~ By Ema ~ I decided to try and make my first Tik Toc today. Elle has been trying to get me to do this app for sometime now and being a Fin Fun … Read More

Daily reflections by Ema and Elle ~ By Ema ~ Today was market day. We stocked up on all sorts of local fruits and veggies. Between that and the fruit from the land we have an abundance of foods! I … Read More

Daily reflections by Ema and Elle By Ema ~ I was pulled from my bed this morning with Elle urgently telling me something was wrong with the toilet. We were suppose to being going down into Kona today, but this … Read More

Daily reflections by Ema and Elle. By Ema ~ I woke up today and thought I would get some pictures up onto Instagram only to find that somehow my account had logged out and I lost all the drafts I … Read More

Daily reflections by Ema and Elle. By Ema ~ I had went to bed shortly after sunrise, and awoke just three hours after. Elle was hungry, so I made her eggs, but for me I had a fruit bowl. I … Read More

Daily reflections by Ema and Elle. By Ema ~ I got up early today. I just have not been feeling so well lately. Elle was still sound sleep so I found my little spot on the lanai with Sunny and … Read More

Daily reflections by Ema and Elle. By Ema ~ Sunny, the cat, was outside my door this morning waiting me when I got up. Elle was still sound asleep, so I tended to Sunny and got her breakfast, as well … Read More

Daily reflections by Ema and Elle. By Ema ~ I awoke very weak after another night of illness. I had really wanted to go to the beach today and was grateful to rise to a sunny day. I made another … Read More

Daily reflections by Ema and Elle. By Ema ~ I set my alarm for 8am, but awoke at 7 not feeling so well, so I rose and sat on the porch with Sunny until Elle got up. She too was … Read More

Daily reflections by Ema and Elle. By Ema ~ I woke with a sick belly and my hip hurting, so I got up and took a shower hoping my body will fell a bit better. We put on our new … Read More

Daily reflections by Ema and Elle. By Ema ~ I awoke not feeling so well today and decided we would just spent time around here doing our chores and such as needed. I also did some laundry so we could … Read More

Daily reflections by Ema and Elle. By Ema ~ I awoke earlier than my body wanted, because I  needed to prepare to get my goddaughter today. I made Elle scrambled eggs for breakfast, but I opted for just a glass … Read More

Daily reflections by Ema and Elle. By Ema ~ I awoke feeling much better today and prepared Elle a breakfast of eggs and some island made bread. I also made a smoothie for us. She had lots of writing to … Read More

Daily reflections by Ema and Elle. By Ema ~ I did not awake until about 12:20pm, as I was up into the early a.m. due to my illness. Someday I suppose I need to share more on all of that. … Read More

Daily reflections by Ema and Elle. By Ema ~ It was a slow day today. I had not yet had a chance to catch up on my journal, so I sat out on the lanai over looking the ocean and … Read More

Daily reflections by Ema and Elle. By Ema ~ For breakfast we decided to go and harvest some guava from the trees as they are in huge abundance right now and Elle loves harvesting. I am so grateful to be … Read More

Daily reflections by Ema and Elle. By Ema ~ I awoke to the beautiful blue of the skies and ocean greeting me, framed by all the lush green this first day on the island. Elle was sound asleep still and … Read More

Daily reflections by Ema and Elle. By Ema ~ Our day of travel began very early, actually I never went to sleep because the time I needed to arise was the time I usually go to bed. I had prepared … Read More

Thanks for all the birthday wishes! Please treat me to a bubbly mermaid birthday drink! Well, in a sense… since you can’t take me out to celebrate, please bring some cheer to my heart and a reason to flip my … Read More

My birthday is in a few days and I cannot really come up with what I want when asked. I have pondered and really I think that helping Elle get her wings to fly with me this month will be … Read More

Turn up your volume, and take a moment with Elle… Please donate if you can, and share! Help make Elle’s dream come true to get her wings and travel to Hawaii with her sister this Autumn. Find the heart in … Read More

By Ema ~ I have been busy unpacking and sorting through all my treasures that we brought home from California. Elle is having fun dancing around the house in one of my old ballet skirts. We are hoping to get … Read More

By Ema ~ Well, we are back in Michigan. Our return brought an unexpected visit to the hospital for Thomas. It was quite scary seeing him hooked up to all the machines. It is a mystery as to what caused … Read More

Road trip across America… daily reflections by Ema and Elle. By Ema ~ I awoke early once again and waited for Elle to rise. We were in Indiana at the first rest stop I had been able to find. I … Read More

Road trip across America… daily reflections by Ema and Elle. By Ema ~ We were still on the paid road in Oklahoma, and were at the only stop I could find last night. It was a huge parking lot with … Read More

Road trip across America… daily reflections by Ema and Elle. By Ema ~ Today we awoke in New Mexico. I was sick the night before and was feeling quite weak today. There were cows passing by where we were parked … Read More

Road trip across America… daily reflections by Ema and Elle. By Ema ~ I awoke at a rest stop near Meteor Crater, Arizona, but already passed it by a mile and to get back the other way on the freeway … Read More

Road trip across America… daily reflections by Ema and Elle. By Ema ~ I did not sleep long even in a real bed and awoke to a hot desert day. I showered again just to appreciate the waters and feel … Read More

Road trip across America… daily reflections by Ema and Elle. By Ema ~ Once again I awoke in pain due to whatever is happening with my arm. I can seem to only sleep about three hours at most before I … Read More

Road trip across America… daily reflections by Ema and Elle. By Ema ~ I awoke once again in pain due to my arm. I took my pillow and blanket up to my seat and attempted to sleep there for a … Read More

Road trip across America… daily reflections by Ema and Elle. By Ema ~ I unfortunately was up ill into the night and awoke early with so much pain in my am again that I had to get up. It was … Read More

Road trip across America… daily reflections by Ema and Elle. By Ema ~ I got up and went to get the Uhaul. I left Elle at the house, as Celeste is on her way home and Brandie has taken Destiny … Read More

Road trip across America… daily reflections by Ema and Elle. By Ema ~ I awoke first thing and called to organize a Uhaul trailer to pull, but unfortunately there were none available until tomorrow. I had planned to get their … Read More

Road trip across America… daily reflections by Ema and Elle. By Ema ~ Today is the day that I conquer my past. Many years ago I left storage here with my best guy friend Glenn. He is getting married soon, … Read More

Road trip across America… daily reflections by Ema and Elle. By Ema ~ We awoke to a morning swim with Sunny’s family. They were having their cars washed and the man offered to do the outside of mine for a … Read More

Road trip across America… daily reflections by Ema and Elle. By Ema ~ We woke up and had the pleasure of meeting Sunny’s family before they all headed out to their day. Sunny is my pen-pal from 5th grade. She … Read More

Road trip across America… daily reflections by Ema and Elle. Day 22 . By Ema ~ We left our friend Jacob’s home in Midland, Utah today. His dear mom gifted a book to Elle of Anne of Green Gables, and … Read More

Road trip across America… daily reflections by Ema and Elle. By Ema ~ We awoke and explored a bit more of Lava Hot Springs, the town, before we departed. Elle found a willow tree, and as it is part of … Read More

Road trip across America… daily reflections by Ema and Elle. By Ema ~ Flies seem to be my alarm these days, or the morning warmth, and today was both. Thanks to having electricity I was able to set up the … Read More

Road trip across America… daily reflections by Ema and Elle. By Ema ~ I woke way to early after being up late finding a spot for us to rest. My arm has been waking me in extreme pain some days … Read More

Road trip across America… daily reflections by Ema and Elle. By Ema ~ I awoke from a night of little sleep. My sister seemed to be at war with someone and kept kicking and kneeing me throughout the night. I … Read More

Road trip across America… daily reflections by Ema and Elle. By Ema ~ We started our day going into the Old Faithful Inn and getting some oatmeal for Elle, as our yogurt and most of the food in the cooler … Read More

Road trip across America… daily reflections by Ema and Elle. By Ema ~ The scent of the sage in the air brings back so many memories and makes this area of the country feel so familiar to me. I love … Read More

Road trip across America… daily reflections by Ema and Elle. by Ema ~ It was difficult to leave Bozeman, but we got our morning chore of laundry done, even did the bedding, and had our breakfast compliments of the campground. … Read More

Road trip across America… daily reflections by Ema and Elle. By Ema ~ I awoke with a sense of not wanting to move. The cabin was a little more than I should be spending, but I felt with all my … Read More

Road trip across America… daily reflections by Ema and Elle. By Ema ~ The heat awoke me after falling asleep to a rather chilly night. We began the morning routine of packing up and getting ready for the road again … Read More

Road trip across America… daily reflections by Ema and Elle. By Ema ~ I woke up today to the sound of a helicopter going over the van. The town of Keystone had come alive and the tours \that took people … Read More

Road trip across America… daily reflections by Ema and Elle. Day 9 . By Ema ~ I did indeed awake to a spectacular sight of the badlands mountains right next to the van with their layers so pink and cream, … Read More

Road trip across America… daily reflections by Ema and Elle. Day 8 . By Ema ~ I had started to awake from the heat, but was trying to ignore it until a little fly decided to would keep buzzing me … Read More

Road trip across America… daily reflections by Ema and Elle. By Ema ~ It was about 2am by the time I completed the laundry and got everything put away last night so when I awoke at 7 something I was … Read More

Road trip across America… daily reflections by Ema and Elle. By Ema ~ We are still here in Sioux Falls. I was up most of the night with my belly hurting. I think even though I dealt with the event … Read More

Road trip across America… daily reflections by Ema and Elle. By Ema ~ Well we did not make it to Mount Rushmore today as planned. The day began rather simple after a good rest. First thing in the morning Elle … Read More

Road trip across America… daily reflections by Ema and Elle. By Ema ~ I awoke about nine even though I was up well into the early a.m. sitting by the fire. I had hoped to sleep in since we had … Read More

Road trip across America… daily reflections by Ema and Elle. By Ema ~ We woke to a hot day and got our showers, and a quick snack, deciding to find a place to make a proper breakfast after we found … Read More

Road trip across America… daily reflections by Ema and Elle. By Ema ~ We awoke to a foggy morning our second day and began with crossing the Mighty Mac, the Mackinaw Bridge, which spans 26,372 feet and soars over 500 … Read More

Road trip across America… daily reflections by Ema and Elle. By Ema ~ On the first day we parted from our mother’s home north to Mackinaw City, Michigan. We stayed off the main freeway and wandered our way through forest, … Read More

By Ema ~ I have made my way north again and my sister and I are preparing to part for our journey around the country tomorrow. We went to the store to get a few supplies like snacks for the … Read More

By Ema ~ I am so excited as I finally have the roof rack for my van. This has long been in the plans. I even ordered the topper awhile ago when I found it on sale and it has … Read More

By Ema ~ I was so excited to receive my gift package from Fin Fun. I will be getting a tail every month for the next year and this first month we get a new monofin amp and two tails! … Read More

Welcome to the travels of the eldest and youngest sisters of the Soleil family. Join Ema and Elle as they sojourn and explore this beautiful world, while sharing their passion for protecting nature. They are mermaids at heart and carry … Read More

By Ema ~ I got a new bin for all of my swim wear. I have so much these days it is over flowing from my closet. I am hoping this will help tame all it takes to live the … Read More

By Ema ~ We have come up to Lake city to meet with my family and camp for Independence Day. Elle and I began our morning brushing our teeth with our Magic Mud goods and water from my Kleen Kanteen. … Read More

By Ema ~ I had a fun night out visiting the city of my birth, yep Flint, the place that so many know about now due to the water crisis. My dear Thomas and I decided we needed a night … Read More

By Ema ~ The van is fixed again and has a new window. the company actually came right to the house and did the work. I am grateful to be able to begin building the set up for our travel … Read More

By Ema ~ I am so excited for this! Thank you with all my heart to all of you who voted, and support my path in so many ways! Thank you Fin Fun Mermaid Tails for giving me this opportunity! … Read More

By Ema ~ I am here at my Mother’s home to get my littlest sister Elle who will be joining me for the cross country trip. My mom’s new friend Joe is here staying with us for a few days … Read More

By Ema ~ I am so excited to begin working with My Magic Mud. I have tried many bamboo toothbrushes and these are my favorite on the market. They have sent me a little package with a toothbrush and some … Read More

Thank you to all who voted for me as a Fin Fun Mermaid Tails Ambassador! I am one of the finalists! Third place in my region for votes! Not bad for only a week in the contest… you all rock! … Read More

By Ema ~ I was gifted a bracelet on a journey with the intention that I would pass it along to the right person. I knew the moment it was given to me who it was meant for and have … Read More

By Ema ~ Hi friends! I have never done a contest like this before, but would so appreciate if you could take a moment to vote for me! Click on the link, and scroll to the bottom to find me! … Read More

By Ema ~ I was so grateful to find a package in the mail with a gift from the owner of the land that I took care of while I was in Hawaii. It was the white dress that she … Read More

By Ema ~ I am usually away this time of year it seems and miss the purple blossoms on the tree in the back garden, but I was blessed with them blooming just in time for my return. My mint … Read More

By Ema ~ My bags are packed and I am ready to go. Well not ready in my heart, but according to my plane ticket it is time. I have had the most wonderful moment here and these last few … Read More

By Ema ~ I made the long journey south today to Two Step Beach in hopes to see the dolphins and to met my dear friend David. When I lived here ten years ago, this was more my area. David … Read More

By Ema ~ The owner is home and I came into town to give her some space this morning and to enjoy a last coconut on the island. I had a little guest join me as I sat outside the … Read More

By Ema ~ I have been packing and preparing as I fly in just a couple days. I shall miss all the little quirks of living this life, life finding a gecko in the cats water bowl. I have added … Read More

By Ema ~ I picked up my goddaughter today for school and we tried the local fish shop for some of their fish tacos and homemade tortilla chips. It was indeed good and good to see my darling goddaughter again. … Read More

By Ema ~ It is good to be at Coco’s once again. I was a caretaker her many years ago. We hosted shows and were a community center for the area, so there were always interesting travelers and locals to … Read More

By Ema ~ I am off on an adventure to Volcano National Park with my goddaughters mother, Victoria. We started our trek over the mountain and stopped through to see their horse Wiapio. He was found wild, but abandoned in … Read More

By Ema ~ I started my day with a papaya from the tree and finally got to taste my avocado too. It was so creamy and a delight to my taste buds. Hawaii definitely has the best avocados I have … Read More

By Ema ~ I was so excited to spend Mother’s Day with my lovely goddaughter. It is my first time with her for such an occasion and she is my first reason to be honored on such a day. I … Read More

By Ema ~ I am so grateful for all the abundance here in Hawaii. There is so much food that grows here you do not find other places in the world. Just think in the grocery stores on the mainland … Read More

By Ema ~ I just love the view from where I am care-taking. Seeing the ocean in the distance makes me happy. I started my day with some fresh fruit and a smoothie. My goddaughter gave me some spirulina to … Read More

By Ema ~ I was so excited to return to Kona today. It has been so many years, but the scent in the air brings back memories as if it were just yesterday that I wandered these streets and swam … Read More

By Ema~ It was so much fun watching my Goddaughter Stella ride her horse today. I love horses and have always dreamed of having my own. My goddaughters horse is named Jazzy. He boards on land with a view of … Read More

By Ema ~ I got up and got my chores around the land done and spent some time brushing Sunny the cat and sitting with her enjoying the view. It makes me so happy to awake to my day and … Read More

By Ema ~ My Goddaughter came for a visit with her Mother and bought the boxes that I had sent from the mainland. It was so fun to actually get to watch her receive the gifts. That is one of … Read More

By Ema ~ I am settling into the lovely Cedar House that I will be caretaking for the next few weeks. I am here to tend to the home, take care of the gardens and plants, and to care for … Read More

By Ema ~ My morning was very full with activities at the resorts cultural center. I started with a ukulele class, then learned to make a lei, and finished with a hula class. It was all so much fun. I … Read More

By Ema ~ I started off my flights excited, but they were long and I had several transfers, so I was exhausted by the time I got to my last flight, which was the longest across the ocean to Hawaii. … Read More

By Ema ~ I have been preparing packages for loved ones including my Goddaughter in Hawaii and am getting them sent before I fly. I thought of just taking hers with me, but weight restrictions these days makes it easier … Read More

By Ema ~ I have been playing with the idea of creating a sort of mermaid yoga for awhile now and decided to sit down and paint out some of my ideas of how I could merge yoga poses with … Read More

By Ema ~ I am beginning to pack for my next adventure. I am going to Hawaii to see my Goddaughter and to care-take a home and cat there. I am so excited to return after ten years away. I … Read More

By Ema ~ Lili and her kitty are having a lazy day cuddling and enjoying the sun. Who ever said cats and dogs don’t get along. I think even Moshi, our alpha cat, wanted to join the cuddle puddle.

I was so honored to be invited for the opening night at Shift Holistics to bring some mermaid magic. We had planned to do some mermaid yoga, but ended up just playing in tails. It was an enchanting day of … Read More

By Ema ~ It was a quiet day here, but I could not help adorning my bunny ears with my tail. Tis the spirit of a mermaid on Easter! My Mom and siblings were suppose to come and visit, so … Read More

By Ema ~ I am dreaming of getting into my tail again soon. It does not take long of being away from the waters before they start calling me again. I have only wore my Mertailor pearl silicone tail once, … Read More

Being back in Michigan is always good to have time with my kitty. Even her and Lili love one another and cuddle, but don’t tell anyone. The not so great side of being back here is I have to see … Read More

By Ema ~ I am so blessed to have my Goddaughter Stella. She lives in Hawaii, so I do not see her often enough in life, but I have always sent her packages of love and it is so sweet … Read More

By Ema ~ I made my way back to Kentucky and stopped through to the cafe where we met Adam and had lunch on the way south. They were unfortunately out of tamales, but I had a jasmine chai again … Read More

By Ema ~ My first stop today was to the Mertailor Shop to leave behind a #loveandwaterrock It was a short visit as only Blue was there, so I hung out with him and his bird for awhile before I … Read More

By Ema ~ I was making my way north when I had stopped for some gas and was trying to decide whether to go back over to the other side of the state where my aunt lives or really head … Read More

By Ema ~ I was time to say goodbye to the surf shop and my new dear friend Amy Jo. She is truly a kindred spirit. I am so grateful we found one another that day one the beach and … Read More

By Ema ~ We awoke early to go and catch waves with our new friend from the surf shop. He has surfed these waters for many years and will lead us to the best spots. The surf shop has been … Read More

Written by Ema ~ Last night I met up with my new friend Amy jo from England and joined her to camp and surf the east coast of Florida. I have not been to this side before and it is … Read More

Written By Ema ~ It was time to part the Keys and head north again. I followed my friend and his diving partner up the islands. I was ever so thrilled when we stopped at the Dolphin Center, but it … Read More

Written by Ema ~ We woke up early with plans to beat the crowds to see the marker for the most southern point in the continental United States. There were a few people there at sunrise, but nothing compared to … Read More

Written and reflected by Ema ~ I drove through the night from the Spring Hill area and arrived to the sun rising over the Everglades. I made a quick stop through to the welcome center before getting back on the … Read More

Written and Reflected by Ema ~ My family has begun their return north back to Michigan. It was sad to see see them go, and I know that Elle was not ready to leave. She is a lot like me … Read More

Written by Ema ~ I always love visiting the Clearwater marine Aquarium, and was so excited to take my family to meet Winter, Hope, Nicholas, and a new dolphin that has just arrived. This was Lili’s first time to an … Read More

Written by Ema ~ We have moved south and rented a little suite in an old motel from probably around the 1950’s, but it is clean and in a great location. We are going to stay here a few days … Read More

Written by Ema ~ We went to Clearwater to explore Pier 60 today. We did not get many pictures so you will have to check out our YouTube for the video coming soon! We did have lots of fun though. … Read More

Written by Ema ~ This morning Lili was as cozy as could be but I had to get her up and going as today I have to return to the Mertailor Shop. When we first got to Florida I dropped … Read More

Written by Ema ~ We decided on another beach day today, but to stay closer, so we made our way over to Pine Island Beach which is just minutes from where we are staying. We passed Weeki Watchee, a spring … Read More

Written By Ema ~ We drove south about an hour from where we are staying to shell hunt at Dunedin beach. It is one of the best and sometimes you can even find crystals in the rock at this beach. … Read More

Written by Ema ~ Today was a rather quiet day. I guess everyone just needed a rest. My Aunt showed me where all the craft supplies were and I got the table set up for painting. My Aunt would be … Read More

Written by Ema ~ Elle is loving the Florida life and lizards everywhere. When we are at the house, she is usually out catching lizards and of course naming them. She names everything. I need to visit the Mertailor while … Read More

Written by Ema ~ A mermaid festival seems like the perfect way to start our first day in Florida. We saw a sign for it last night on the way to the beach for sunset and decided to come and … Read More