WELCOME 2026
None of us were awake to ring in the new year! LOTS of fireworks though.
We started the new year off feeding the boys (Grandpa made a quick run to Hardees for breakfast sandwiches, but first, some white chocolate cranberry bread - toasted)😋 Then we were off to Punta Gorda airport and their flight to Peoria. I HATE good byes and shed a few tears hugging these guys. We had such a good time (and with their Mom). Patrick would be soo proud of his boys and Anne sure has done a fine job!
Mark and I were on the hunt for a coffee shop but Nana's Bakery and The Bean were both closed (certainly don't begrudge giving their employees the day off); Dunkin Donuts was nearby, but we've been disappointed last few times we've been there - donuts/fritters just not as fresh as we remember???
Then onto 11:30 Mass (feast day of Solemnity of Mary) at St. Francis with Father Robert. Home to make some waves in the she shed, Flo, and Big Red plus start the laundry. But first, yakked with Gary and Brenda next door.
Good productive afternoon and sunny 67 degrees. Anne picked up the guys in Peoria and they are back home - Connor is home till the 12th and Liam, the 20th. Nice break.
The RV's were rolling in yesterday and today - Snowbirds are baaack.....they were even serving hot dogs with all the condiments outside entrance to the park!
Buddy and JoAnn invited us over for her homemade chocolate cake which she served warm with ice cream - yummy!!! We sat under the tiki and had a great visit - love having them across the street.
