Sarasota

Thursday 11/7 we decided to make the 3 hour drive to Sarasota. 

We got to Aunt Sarah and Jake's place around 10:30. It was great to see where they live and hear what all they did with the house after they bought it. Very impressive. Uncle Dan and Aunt Esther also joined us for lunch. 

Uncle Dan hasn't shaved since Tar Hollow. 

We didn't spent much time at Aunt Esther and Arthur's place but wanted to see where they live. 

She said, this is where she always sits. They bought the place already furnished and it's a very nice place!

We couldn't leave Sarasota without check up on my sister, Carol and Norm's place. 

Since we took a potty break there, I had to be my mother's daughter and sweep up the little dead insects. Another Lovely home and where my parents used to stay. 

Now it was past time to go to the beach and find the Condo, where cousin Dave and Sue have owned and rented out for 15 years. What a great place and amazing sand!  I got my exercise on that beach trying to find to find the condo that  Cindy Eash was in. A condo that Alllen's and Norm's own together and rent out. I don't have a picture, but if you ever want to rent a condo on the beach. This is a winner. The inside and the view are, WOW!

We stayed during the amazing sunset!

Dave and Sue's son Andy, was the chef that cooked dinner for us, before we headed back to Fort Lauderdale. Andy is a fireman that knows how to cook!

It was an enjoyable, tiring long day. 

Sunshine

Wednesday 11/6

After our early morning sunrise visit to the Beach, we went on our morning walk. When we got back to our vehicle we had a $35.00 fine for being 9 minutes over our meter time. Expensive walk. 

Wil enjoying the water and waves. The grandchildren requested a picture of papaw in the water, with only his head out. This was as close as we got. 

Enjoyed a Yacht cruise and got to see how the very wealthy live. Amazing how MANY millions they spend on their homes and boats.  By the way, we sat through a torturing sales pitch to get these tickets. 

Interesting story about this Yacht. You can rent it for $240,000 a week. It doesn't include the fuel or your food.  

I must not fail to say that the owners do have a great reputation and do a lot for charities. It is for sale, since the owner died and his wife is down sizing, since they have others as well. 

This home being built looks rather out of place. 

Florida wind and rain

3 years ago while we were vacationing in Florida, Wil's sister, Sue had come to take care of Grandma Barbara. While out on a walk about midway through our vacation week, we got a call from home thinking mom (grandma Barbara) was dying. I remember standing along the side if the road, crying and thinking this can't be happening while we were gone. She rallied back. Later that afternoon, we got a call that Linda Schrock passed away.  Our vacation ended early and we promised ourselves we would be back the next year. 3 years later now, we are back. 

The weather 3 years ago was quite a bit more desirable then this time.  So far on this trip we have seen very little sun, but lots of wind, clouds and rain. We are still enjoying the temperature, seafood and relaxation. 

This morning we decided to drive to the beach and see if we could see the sunrise in spite of the clouds. 

This picture helps you to see how windy it is. 

We have enjoyed our walks. 

And good food. 

Early afternoon today we went out to the Beach where it was deserted. We decided to rest while listening to the waves. I was having a great nap when a light rain started. Wil woke me up and in my sleep stuper, I grabbed what I could and at the last second, took Wil's back pack as well.  Immediately the rain started coming heavier and I took off on a run. The only problem was, that the lower half of my body didn't keep up with the upper half, and I had a slow moving, arms flailing, clumsy fall! No, I don't have a picture of this.  I got up and headed for the car. Wil came into the van with his backpack all covered in sand. I had totally forgotten that I had the backpack when I fell.  Obviously I was half asleep. We had a good laugh. My foot is a little unhappy and it was a good excuse not to go with Wil, on yet another walk in this unlovely weather:)

School Time

It's hard to believe all 4 of my grandchildren are going to school this year!

Sawyer's 1st year to get on the bus is in Kindergarten and Brennan already in 4th grade!  

Jeremiah out with his brothers waiting for their bus on the 1st day of school. 

This week it was Jeremiah's turn. He started Preschool at Pleasant Oaks. 

Isaiah (not a fan of having his picture taken) also started a new adventure this year. He is attending his 1st year at Clinton Christian. He is already a Junior and is really enjoying being in a school with his friends. 

All 4 of the boys are off to good start in their school year. 

 

 

Time spent with our children and grand children along with this view, was so worth it!



I continue to great memories

 

Day#3-5

During vacation it's easy to forget what was done when. That is the reason for this blog and I'm already 3 days behind and wondering where to begin.
Easter Sunday we all walked downtown together and were reminded why it's nice to have someone cook most of our meals for us at the house. We had some great food as we do every day.

The younger boys no longer think Maury is mysterious.  They love playing games with him.

 

 The electronics always come out after pool time. Sawyer is sitting at the bottom of the steps to Wil and my bedroom.

Grilling our Mahi Mahi

 

Maury and Monica enjoying our daily appetizer before dinner - freshly made guacamole and salsa

 

Another new favorite breakfast

 

Cuddle time is always a must

Jeremiah just can't get enough Maury time

 

Matt and Monica enjoying some pool time with the kids

 

Brennan gets more out of the pool then anyone else

 

Auntie Melissa playing cards with Sawyer

 

Isaiah, seldom caught on camera, is still suffering from his burn he got the 1st day in the pool.

 

Just can't say enough about our great cook, Leo

 

 

 

 

Our day trip to Las Animas

 

 

On the bus going back to the villa (before it was packed with other passengers)