Thursday, April 8, 2010

Trey and Kimberly at Sunset on the Gulf




Trey and Kimberly enjoying Easter Sunday evening watching the sunset on the Gulf of Mexico - beautiful evening after a nice afternoon at the beach!

Easter Sunday at Quail Creek Country Club




After brunch we caught a few photos in front of the waterfall at Quail Creek. The waterfall is on the golf course and splits the two courses at both of the 18th greens! Trey, Kimberly, Elaine and Darrell

Trey and Kimberly enjoying Naples





Trey will probably fuss - but these photos are too wonderful not to include! From our lanai overlooking Pelican Bay Golf Course and also at Quail Creek Country Club. We enjoyed Easter Brunch at Quail Creek!

Butterfly release on Easter Sunday at North Naples UMC



We saw the butterfly release before a lovely Easter service at North Naples United Methodist Church.

Baby Alligators and "Skunk Apes"





We got to hold a baby alligator - it was softer than we expected - but had a band around it's mouth - so we were not too afraid! We tried to find the "Skunk Ape" - but not sure what it is?? Trey, Kimberly, and Elaine are pictured.

Celebrating Trey's Birthday



Happy Birthday Trey!!

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Opera Naples Gala





We enjoyed dressing up for the Opera Naples Black Tie event! (Or at least I enjoyed dressing up! Darrell wore a tux under protest!) The production was Romeo and Juliet - a wonderful evening!

Sunset at Pelican Bay Beach





We enjoyed a beautiful sunset on Easter Sunday April 4, 2010 at Pelican Bay Beach in Naples, FL!

Alligators and Mangrove Swamp in the Everglades




Our boat captain threw a marshmellow into the water and the alligator headed straight to gobble it up! Mangroves grow out of the shallow water of the Everglades. We were racing through the canals on the airboat - fun!

Airboat Ride in Everglades






So glad Trey and Kimberly are visiting us for the Easter weekend!! We took an airboat ride from Captain Doug's in Everglade City, FL in the Everglades National Park. A pelican hitched a ride on the front of the airboat! The day was beautiful day!

Nina and Pinta visit Naples




We picked up my son Trey and and his lovely girlfriend Kimberly at the Ft. Myers airport and headed downtown Naples to Tin City for lunch! The Nina and Pinta visit Naples, FL. I had no idea how small the ships used by Columbus were!

Monday, March 29, 2010

Quail Creek Golf Championship Match



Elaine won the 3 week match play Championship for her league at Quail Creek Country Club in March, 2010! Yea!! Monica Gagne came in second.

Hanging out at McCabe's Irish Pub, Naples, FL




Every year we love to go to McCabe's Irish Pub on 5th Avenue, Naples, FL after the parade. The Irish food is great - plus the music is wonderful. Elaine is dancing a "jig" with the Irish Leprechaun. Lee County Pipe and Drum Corps bagpipes are awesome! The band "West of Galway" entertains during the afternoon! A wonderful day!

Saint Patrick's Day Parade in Naples, FL




The Parade is great in Naples, FL! About 40,000 people come downtown to 5th Avenue to watch the parade! We had a wonderful vantage point from our friend Jack's office at the west end of 5th Ave at 3rd St. The balcony was a wonderful place to view the parade! Saint Patrick makes his annual appearance! Chris Hatch and Malorie James joined us for the day! The Thistle and Drum Corps band marches!

Saint Patrick's Day in Naples, FL




Enjoyed a beautiful day in downtown Naples, FL for the Saint Patrick Day Parade. We are hanging out at McCabe's with Chris Hatch (my nephew) and Malorie James and Tony the Leprechaun !

Sunday, March 14, 2010

Jerry Van's at Sunset




Superbowl Party at Jerry Van's - 2010. Sunset at Doctor's Pass, Naples, FL