Orange Beach

For Spring Break we went to Orange Beach, Alabama. All of us went except Andrew, who is at college. Mari had some friends staying in a condo in the next complex over from ours and she spent most of her time with them-and had a blast. We enjoyed slow mornings, afternoons at the beach, and sunsets.

This Week

Susan and her sisters went to California.
We closed the pool for the season.
Susan and her sisters visited Uncle Ron

Cincinnati Visit

This past weekend we went to Cincinnati.

Dinner at my parents’.
After dinner walk.
Pre-FCC Skyline
FCC game. We are smiling because the weather delay hasn’t happened yet. Overall, the game was fun.
Sunday family party at Joyce’s
Pool day on Monday. I was at work.

Branson Trip

Friday – Jacksonville Beach

No college visits today, so after an early lunch we headed to the beach.

We made a sandcastle and menagerie.
Elliot and I watching the Xavier game on the beach.
Mari and Susan
Playing ball at the beach.
Family pic
Susan and Rob
For dinner we went to Mellow Mushroom, which had something everyone could eat.

Thursday – Jacksonville University

Candy Cane Lake at the University of Northern Florida. I was disappointed not to see an alligator during our trip.
Golf cart tour at Jacksonville University. I guess there was a lot of ground to cover.
Pool Time
Susan got in the freezing pool.
We made a sandcastle, just before the tide came in.
Shopping at a cool outdoor mall.

Wednesday – Flagler College

Today we drove from Tampa to St. Augustine (to Jacksonville, eventually).

Flagler College – Lovely, but not our favorite
The Flager Cafeteria
Downtown St. Augustine. Lucia likes to get a Dole Whip.
The old city gate.

Monday in Florida – Tampa

Today is our first official day in Florida. Most of our days will have the same format – college tour in the morning, beach or pool in the afternoon.

Sunrise
University of Tampa
Pool Time
Sittin’ on the Dock of the Bay

Travel Day

No pics from today. We were driving all day – from 9 until 11. It was a long one, but we finished in warm, muggy Florida. Highlights of the drive included Buc-ees, rain, and Chipotle – one of the few restaurants where they have something Lucia and eat and enjoy.