Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Today's adventure....

The big 4 with their lights that I got from the Bookman at school. So much fun!
On the boat for the dolphin cruise. They lost our reservation for the 3:30 cruise and said they weren't having one, but let us on the 5pm cruise for the same money. Here is the crew just seconds before Alex threw up.

Beautiful sunset.
The Fritz family.

Dolphins

Hannah watching for the big fish.

Alex was in need of a nap.

Monday, November 22, 2010

More Florida

The crazy crew eating spaghetti that Grandma S made for us. Thanks Grandma!
Some sea birds sitting on posts, on the long way back from the pier.
A pelican out on the pier.
Some birds grabbing a drink out on the pier.
A picture from the pier looking towards the house. We are about 3 miles down the shore.
Alex on the beach.
Here comes the crew down the beach.
Miguel and Ethan, double trouble. It didn't take long, and they were both wet from wading into the ocean.
Miss Hannah, being silly while watching Dora
Mindy playing a game with Miguel and Ethan.

Sunday, November 21, 2010

We are in Florida!!

Went out to eat at a place called Cipriati's - Italian food, had 2 different pizzas (one with goat cheese), a pasta dish, sausage roll and chicken strips and fries. Here is Dan's mom watching the crew.
Hannah and Mark wait patiently for food. She is feeling much better. Hannah had the honor of throwing up in the vehicle on the ride down.
Nacho, Guelly, Dan and Mark

Ethan, Mindy, Carter and Kevin. Carter appears to be feeling better too. He had the distinction of wetting through his diaper and into his car seat.
Alex was a bit grumpy when we first got there. He had fallen asleep in the van.
Nothing like a big slice of pizza to get the juices flowing again.
Sunset on Ft. Myers Beach from our second story balconey.
Grandma and Alex check out the water while Ethan and Miguel are fascinated with my ipad.
Nothing like an ipad at the beach.
The crew down on the beach, before Mindy slept most of the afternoon to get over her sickness.
Guelly up on deck.
Here is the house from the shore.
Neighbors a couple of houses down had a plane sand sculpture on the beach.
Checking it out.

Sunday, November 14, 2010

Recent Happenings....

Second Saturday of November is always the JC Reverse Raffle. Good food, good drinks, good time.
My apple pie drink is always a hit. Here is Bennette with a glass full, not sure if the camera was out of focus or if it was reflecting how much she had to drink....
Elaine and Marie, my aides from school, came this year too. They are ready to come back next year.
The big old pine tree at the front of the porch came down - intentionally.
Hannah and Ethan took my camera and took a bunch of pictures. Some are not for the weak of stomach - I tried to sort those out. A few came out pretty good. WARNING: If you don't like looking up nostrils or down throats, stop now!
Hmm, natural pose Kevin?
Feet and shoes...
Hannah came out pretty good...
Not too bad of Uncle Mark, except for the foot....
Can't quite see all the way down your throat Ethan....
Definately not one of the better pics of Hannah....
Miguel and Ethan playing Wii...
Carter is walking pretty good - maybe he will be the next White Tiger.
Bought some more spruce trees and got the 'tree models' to come down for a picture.
I am leaving for Columbus for a conference Tuesday - then will be back Friday afternoon. Almost as soon as I return, we are all taking off for Florida for the week. Have a house rented right on the beach at Fort Myers Beach - check back for lots more pictures!