3/7/17....They turned the heat up on the pool so it was much warmer today...Went for a swim, relaxed in the sun, went shopping and went touring the island

This morning I walked the opposite direction.  Sun is rising through the trees

Snowman made of blown insulation in the Laundromat.  

Gayla made biscuits and I cut up strawberries for strawberry shortcake

I almost sat on this little critter today.  Just a baby!

Nice to go for a swim today.  So warm out here and the water was great

This is the kind of dog we saw here.  I didn't have my camera on me because I just got out of the pool so didn't take a picture of the one here

Bill and Joel thumb wrestling

Wes and Gayla eating their ice cream at Sweetberries. Love that place!
I had chocolate ice cream, bananas, pineapple, strawberries and macadamia nuts.  Delicious!

Bill and I relaxing by the pool

Listening to Oldies next door

The beach in front of us

Joel, Gayla, Wes and Bill

 Beautiful sunset

 Bill and Wes by the gas fire pit waiting for strawberry shortcake to be served

                                              Strawberry shortcake delivered by Gayla

                                     Here's the other two shortcakes and two happy boys!

                                          Our view when we look up around the fire pit

Picture didn't turn out good but it's Joel with Charlotte the Cottondog as we call her and his owner.

We got up and I made scrambled eggs plain for Bill and Gayla and made cheese with ham scrambled eggs for Wes, Joel and I.  They guys made bacon on the grill and it was delicious.  We were all very full after eating all that.  Gayla and I went to the laundromat and she did a couple of loads of laundry. It is all remodeled and very nice now and the new owner is from Michigan and was helpful and friendly.  That' where the snowman was...in a little side room with a laundry service.  We came home and laid by the pool and then went for a swim.  They turned up the temperature of the water and it was very nice.  Nice and warm day too.  The couple with Charlotte the Cotton dog came to visit by th pool.  The dog is so cute.  Gayla made biscuits for strawberry shortcake and I cut up the strawberries.  After that, we made sandwiches for lunch and then went shopping at Bells and found a couple of things.  We went to Sweet Berries after that for a concrete.  I had chocolate ice cream with bananas, pineapple, strawberries and macadamia nuts in it.  Bill had vanilla with snickers in it.  So yummy.  We went on a tour of the island too.  The houses we went by were huge and beautiful with beautiful landscaping.  Came back and relaxed by the pool for a while again.  We walked next door and listened to oldies and watched the beautiful sunset.  Came back and sat around the gas fire pit and had strawberry shortcake.  It was delicious.  The couple with the dog came and let Joel pet the dog. Joel was very happy.

3/6/17....Got up and walked the beach, Relaxed by the pool and read my book, went on a free bus trolley ride around the island

Went on my morning walk along the beach.  Walked at a good speed to get exercise.  Didn't find any shells today.  The ocean was beautiful!

Joel found a good place to relax by the pool

Do you see anything on the tree trunk?

Bill had just told Gayla that he can't sleep in the chairs outside.  Then I took this picture!

We went on an afternoon walk on the beach.  That's Wes, Joel and Bill ahead!

Wes and Joel

Front view of the beach walk....Gayla in the background

Went for a walk at 6:30 along the beach.  It was beautiful out and I was thanking God for his beautiful creation.  When I got back, Bill was up and had made the bed.  Gayla was making pancakes for breakfast.  We ate and had our devotion together.  Went out by the pool and spent some time in the sun, then moved to the shade to read my book.  Rick got here so we got our fresh towels, wash cloths, dishcloths, and towels.  Also got dish soap and TP from him so we are all stocked up.  Ate lunch and then Gayla and I walked to the store and got some groceries.  Came home and went on the trolly bus around the Island.  They had a special mechanism at the door to lower for Joel's wheelchair.  The bus driver was really cheerful and funny on the ride.  When we got home Gayla and I made spaghetti for dinner.  Played Phase 10.  Gayla won.  Watched some TV and then went to bed.

3/5/17...Went to church, Went to National CMA Prayer with Faith Riders here, watched the sunset and played a couple of card games

Bill, Sabrina, Matt and son Matt (Saginaw Faith Riders) at Saginaw CMA National Day of Prayer praying at the court house

We went and prayed at the cross at DeSoto Park in Florida with Faith Riders of Florida

Wes and Bill walking to the cross

Our nice pool where we are staying

Our room is at the end on the bottom

Bill relaxing

Joel walking with Wes along the fence getting some exercise

Walkway on the side of our place here

Have to be careful, it's windy today and the coconuts are falling

Ocean view on the end of our building

Following Faith Riders of Florida through Sarasota to the cross at DeSoto Park

The walk back to the cross was beautiful

Bill's buddy the golden doodle walking next to him while I talked to his owner

They were buds until the little dog in front came our way

The cross we prayed by

The group before we started praying

The view the opposite way of the cross

Bill and Wes with Florida Faith Riders

Sign by the cross

Gayla, Wes, Joel and Bill next door watching the sunset

Bill and I took a selfie while we were waiting for the sunset

There were clouds, but the sunset was still beautiful

We went to church at Crosspoint Church on the Island.  It is non denominational and a lot like our church!  Love it there.  After church we came home and had lunch.  Left after that for Sarasota to meet up with Florida Faith Rider's.  We followed them to DeSoto Memorial Park and went to the cross to pray with them.  It was CMA's national day of prayer.  After we prayed, we went to one of the couple's house for pizza. We had a nice time there and they were all very nice.  We came back to our place and went next door to watch the sunset.  It was pretty even though it was cloudy out.  Bill and I went in the store and walked around.

3/4/17...Had an amazing breakfast, drove to Anna Marie Island

Joel at his aunt and uncles place in Florida

Wes's brother, Merlyn, Marilyn, (Caesar their dog),  Wes,  and Gayla

Joel telling his Uncle Merlyn Goodbye, with Wes in the middle

Loved seeing the sign to the Island

The ride to the island

3/4/17. Had an amazing breakfast at the hotel.  On the menu were eggs, omelets, fresh fruit, ham, sausage, oatmeal with toppings of peaches, walnuts, slivered almonds, fresh muffins, coffee cake, bagels,  After that we headed for our destination.  We found a Chic Fill A for lunch.  It was busy, but we got our food within 5 minutes of going in the door.  We had yummy chicken strips and criss cross fries.  Sure was good.  We got back and drove until we needed gas and saw a Dairy Queen and got a Blizzard.  Then we were on the last stretch when they made us get off I-75 because of a fatal accident.  Tried to go around and get on the next exit, but still couldn't.  Had to go way out of our way, but finally got back on.  We stopped at the Cracker Barrel and ate at the Bradenton Exit.  Then we just drove on the road by us to Anna Maria Island.  We were so happy to see the sign.  It was a beautiful drive to our Condo.  We unpacked and got settled in.  Bill and I went to the store right by us and got some groceries.  Watched some tv and went to bed.