Sanibel, Thanksgiving and the Clines

After our California adventure we flew down to southwest FL.  We were met by Mrs and Mr Cline (also known as my second set of parents).  This is the longest period of time I've spent with them for years.  On our first day in we went for a bike ride.

Vanessa and M Cline hit it off...although they had briefly met a couple times  in NYC.

Mr. Cline had me scheduled for a full week of tennis matches.

Then Pete (Pedro) arrived.  Although he had to work a bit the first couple of days, I still harassed him enough to make the most of the few minutes I saw him.  He always has something up his sleeve too.

M C is always in good spirits....and spoils us beyond belief.

We had epic battles of cards at night, yoga in the morning and other activities to fill the time between our 7 meals a day.

Warm weather and palm trees were very welcoming.

We got Sari Saks into Traders...our first Florida retail location.

Uncle Tony came down for a couple nights too. We spent a lot of quality time out on the deck....a great setting to let time slip away.

Age finally arrived and quickly took over.

We feasted for a full week, but especially with this meal of scallops, crab legs, muscles, corn, and lobster bisque.  YUM!  hungry just rethinking about it.

Notice that even Mr C and I dressed up. :)

M C taking a breather and cheering on her favorite team after warming up the troops for our big tennis outing.

Even if Pete's game is off, his socks make up for it.  He carried me to a victory.

The Dynamo Duo.  You would think looking at the photo that Age was focused on the match...I wonder what she was really thinking about?

Not just a family, but a ferocious team not to be messed with.   Pete wanted everyone to be clear about the fact that they were playing with a tennis ball while on the tennis court.

An awesome Thanksgiving that consisted of tennis, eating, more eating, watching football while eating, giving thanks and hearing Pete talk about his turduckin (a chicken stuffed in a duck, stuffed in a turkey).

They were thankful for everyone being around and in great spirits.  I am thankful for this trip, everyone who is in my life and the exciting unknown that the future holds.

I decided to buy a car; and with Mr. C's help, found a classic 95 convertible.  I have to say that I never thought I would own a convertible....not too shabby.

Farewell to the Clines and thanks sooo much for everything!!!!!!  It was a great week and a great Thanksgiving.