Sunset from Florida

Our local news ran a story this morning saying that Sanibel Island in Florida is the number one travel destination in the world, according to Frommer.com.  I like Sanibel Island, but I think this is a bit far-fetched.  Number one in the world?

It has actually been a few years (10 actually) since I have been there.  Andrea and my first vacation together we went to Florida for our own version of Spring Break.  She was a teacher then, and was actually off for the week, I took time off because I had just finished a several month long project where I worked at the time and needed some R&R.

We stayed at Andrea’s Grandmother’s place.  It was a nice little place in a retirement community in Fort Myers.  Becky was a snowbird, staying where it was somewhat warmer than Ohio during the winter months, an idea that sounds better and better with each passing winter I go through.

As worried as I was about making a good impression with Becky, we really seemed to hit it off,and had a great time there.  She showed us all around the area, including the day over at Sanibel, which featured lunch at the world famous Mucky Duck.  We picked on Andrea the whole week, and the two of us laughed like you wouldn’t believe at Andrea’s dominos misfortune.

The picture today was taken from Becky’s back yard, down by the dock.  A nice sunset to end the day peacefully. The way it should be.

When I heard the news story this morning, Becky was the first thing I thought of.  I doubt that they get the internet up in heaven, but I am sure they get the thoughts and feelings of us people here on earth.  We just want to let you know  that you are missed.

Marblehead Lighthouse

One thing we all love is lighthouses. so I am sure you will see plenty of pictures of lighthouses here on the sight as time rolls on.

This particular lighthouse is one of our favorites, partly because how close it is to us.  It is in Marblehead, Ohio, which is a few hours away.  Trips to the lake are relaxing for us, and practically no trip up is without a visit to the lighthouse.  The kids get to climb on the rocks,and, weather permitting, stick their feet is the water as the waves make their way ashore.

This particular trip was to celebrate my wife Andrea’s birthday.  A great day up at the lake with us and her parents both.  I cant think of a better way to spend a birthday!