Friday - Februry 25

Another very summery day in SWFL.    I did some laundry and around 10, Allie and Owen came and we all piled into Little Navy and off to Manatee Park.    Lots of people there looking for the manatees, but only saw one little head pop up in the water and that was it.    Several kayakers out on the water and supposedly saw 4 of them, but not us.   

Owen and Allie checking for manatees

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The mangroves

Just a few of many kayakers

Onto Babcock Ranch and drove all around the area of this very huge expanding community.    We were here a few weeks ago with Carol and Bob - the new construction is going gang busters!!!!    We had lunch at M'Xuma - very good and delicious margaritas.

 Cute margarita glasses (new from our last visit)

Owen 'n Allie

Another awesome meal before saying good bye

Back to Flo and relaxed on the patio but really hot.....Joan and Joe stopped by for quick visit.    After they left, we moved inside Flo and enjoyed the AC and cake rolls (red velvet and lemon cream).

Allie and Owen left around 3:45 - what a FUN visit.    Always enjoy being with them and all the laughs, reminiscing, etc.   

I ran a few errands and braved the awful traffic....temp got to 89 today but cooled off nicely this evening.

 Ryan called last night with the news that he'll start training to be a Fed Ex captain in May.    Very happy for him!!!

Have a fun, safe weekend!