On the Road Again...

Friday Don received a call from Danielle, his cousin's daughter who lives in Florida. Danielle's lungs were transplanted 9 years ago and lately she has been struggling with different ailments and the lack of energy. She told Don her grandmother had asked her to try the shakes Don takes to see if she could build up her strength. Danielle was interested in trying the shakes so Don and I made a quick trip to the beach house to meet with Danielle and get her started on the shakes. We left Saturday morning at 10:00 and returned at 9:00 Sunday night. We packed a lot into 35 hours!
Before we could go, I had to prepare Don's shakes for the week. I measure out everything he needs for the week so while I'm working I don't have to worry about whether he's "sticking to the program".
We had a beautiful day to travel.
I know you can't see this very well but we were on the I-10 and Don was driving so it is a miracle I was even able to get this picture. Anyway, Pensacola loves their Blue Angels. These were on the supports of a newly updated exit from I-10.
No unhappy face here as we make the final approach, crossing the Garcon Point bridge 10 minutes from the beach house.
We're here!
Are you stayin????
We all took a ride after arriving at the beach house and ended our day at Ruby Tuesday's for dinner.
Look what was waiting for us when we arrived home after dinner...a fabulous sunset.
Deke, Debby, Hannah, and Dixie enjoying the sunset. Well, Deke wasn't enjoying it, he didn't see what all the hubbub was about. I think he said something like, "Donnie, Donnie, haven't you EVER seen the sunset before, what are we doing out here?" He was a good sport about it though and posed for several pictures while we were out there. The sky changes so quickly - in just minutes you can see many different beautiful scenes.
Hannah and Debby working together in the kitchen.
While we visited Saturday evening, Don worked on Debby's computer to see if he could get it moving a little faster.
We woke up to a beautiful morning at the beach house. We were moving slow due to Daylight Savings Time but did have interesting things to see...
...pretty little "weeds" growing in the sand...
...and wildlife flying close by...breakfast with the pelicans.

It's nice to wake up with a friend.
"Uncle Net, PUT THAT CAM-ER-A AWAY"!!!
Enjoying a lazy morning, Don and Debby visiting with a cup of coffee.
Danielle came over Sunday morning to pick up the shakes. While we visited, I made her a shake which she seemed to enjoy.
When we tried to leave the beach house, we had not one stowaway...
...but two.
When we left the beach house, we stopped in for a vist with Edward, Don's brother. We went with Edward to see his daughter Kim's new house. Kim and her husband Chris have been busy working on the house and their hard work shows!!
Kim, Chris, Christopher and Matthew at their new home in Gulf Breeze. We enjoyed a nice visit with Kim, Chris, and the boys in their park-like back yard.
Don and I with the boys. Matthew has finally warmed up to us and actually gave kisses and sat on our laps! Christoper is growing taller by the day and seemed to have grown so much since the last time we saw him.
We took the scenic route home and stopped in Orange Beach...it was cold and windy but we couldn't resist a walk on the beach.
The surf was big and very loud. Don wanted to spend the night in Alabama but I convinced him it was better to come back when it was warm. There was a strong wind blowing and we could not stay on the beach very long.
I told Don I was wanted to put my feet in water but Don was not about to join me. He said the water would be freezing...he was RIGHT!
Pretty pink sunset over Alabama.
And...you know you're back in New Orleans when you are stuck in a traffic jam at 9:00 at night!!!