Naples, FL in October

I'm finally getting around to posting some pictures to highlight our great family vacation to Naples, FL the first week of October. We visited Tiff's mom and Brent (a.k.a. Nonnie and Poppy) as well as her brother. In addition we saw Tiff's dad and Mary Pat too. It was a very full week, but we had such a great time with everyone and the girls loved the pool and beach time!

"We're ready to go mom!!"

Nonnie with Sarah and Matigan at the beach

Wee!!

Matigan and Sarah had fun playing in the giant "sand box"

For the first time in 15 years visiting Naples we saw a huge school of Sting Rays right along the shoreline. It was a little scary, but really interesting to see them so close! We opted to stay out of the water and watch from the shore.

Ryan and the girls in the pool at the house where my dad and Mary Pat were staying

We were lucky enough to attend Dustin's memorial service while in Naples. We were grateful to be able to witness the many wonderful stories and laughter and tears. The service was an incredible tribute to an amazing man whose life was cut short. For a detailed overview please read: A Memorial Service Designed by God

Watching the sunset after Mary Pat's reading of an amazing Poem; May I Go Now after Dustin's service.

Tucker with his fabulous girlfriend, Nicole on the beach after Dustin's memorial service.

Matigan and Sarah with Julia, Nicole's daughter.

Hanging out in the kiddie pool at our condo on Naples Bay

Although we had a terrific time in Naples, Sarah was getting 3 molars and was not her happy self for the week. There were lots of sleepless nights and lots of crying. Here I snagged some early-morning (i.e. long before the sun came up) cuddle time with Sarah

At the Ft. Lauderdale airport playing the waiting game