9 years - where have they gone?

Seems like yesterday I was holding my newborn niece. Alas, today is her 9th birthday. I've been blessed to be able to spend so much time with her but am missing her today on her special day. Happy 9th birthday Sara! XO

Happy Birthday Grampy

My grandfather was born on November 19th, 1902. Wow that was a long time ago. My grandfather was one special man who, sadly, we lost in 1987. I sure would enjoy spending a day with him now, following him around his yard, helping him push his lawn mower, talking about his many inventions or just to watch a Red Sox game with him.

Love these old pictures of him as a kid!

The Gulf was kind to us today

It was perfect day for a long walk on the beach. The humidity left during the night and a cool breeze allowed me to turn the air conditioning off and open up the house to enjoy the sea air! Just before sunset some big puffy clouds arrived and and I captured these shots from the shore.

And it was a good day for finding sand dollars. A friend found 15 and I found 8 so as he said "the Gulf was kind to us today".

Dolphin sighting

Another gorgeous day on the Gulf coast today which we enjoyed on the water. There were so many of us we went in tandem pontoon boats and tied up and visited in the middle of the Bay! On the return we were lucky enough to spot a dolphin swimming by. And so it goes...

Veterans Day 2011

Today I'm very proud to honor my Dad's service to our country among the 24.9 million military veterans in the United States. Go Navy!

Happy Birthday Steve

We had a good laugh today remembering high school days and how we all ended up here on the Gulf coast of Florida. We celebrated Steve's birthday at the Beach Bistro on Anna Maria. Great sunset, wonderful food and lots of laughs! What more could you ask for!