The MOON

At our holiday party, Dave spoke to artist Adonna Schroer about this painting.  We had seen it at our Saturday breakfast haunt - Mean Mister Mustard's.  

We visited Adonna at her home on Sunday.  And on Wednesday, Adonna and Tony hung it in our house to "live with" and see if we liked it.  We did.  It's home. 

Neighbors and friends party

Our neighbors Maralee and Roger co-hosted a holiday/birthday party at our house.

Susan's sister's family, the Youngmans, sent flowers!

Dave gave me a beautiful red sweater

Dave and Carl have the same shoes - Carl's bought 10 years ago, Dave's this year!

Susan "blows out the candle" (a battery switch light)

Gainesville

We spent two days in Gainesville with Dusty and George Davies en route from FL to NC.  We both worked with Dusty at CIGNA, as she was legal counsel in the International Division.  Dave was subjected to another 9 holes of golf, not 18 as the weather was drizzly and deteriorating.  It's not warm in Northern Florida!

Santa Dusty wrapping the first of 40 presents for their Christmas with 24 family, friends and foreign students from U of FL.  Home decorations are in 17 boxes.  George cooks the dinner.  

Road trip in Naples, Wood gathering

A WOOD party - Marilyn, Dave Stuart, Bill and Lorraine on the beach in Naples.  Stuart is Dave's brother and Lorraine is his sister.  

Small sea birds facing the water 

Stuart, Bill and Susan walk the beach

Relaxing at Faith's beach

A swim at Arbor Trace

Lorraine, Susan and Stuart walk the beach, day two

Lorraine

Excursion to the Naples Zoo

The Naples Zoo on a chilly morning

Wing drying

Feeding the giraffes 

The giraffe lady was knowledgeable.  Note her giraffe earrings.  

This fellow was protecting his mate

Lunch with Bob (Susan's dad)

Bob reading the "made on a Mac" book about his 91 years of life - his birthday present.  It covers farms in Minnesota, WWII in Japan, politics, businesses, family and the University of Minnesota!

Bob and Susan in Dad's favorite spot.

Dad came to the condo for dinner to watch Tiger win the tournament

Naples Botanical Garden

A Cuban Tree Frog! 

The Brazilian Garden

The Asian Garden (Indonesian)

Orchid on a tree

Rice paddy

Dave got the last flower on the tree!

Labyrinth

Vertical Garden

The birding tower

Lunch at the Real Macaw 1 mile north of the Botanical Gardens. One of Barbara and Bob's favorite spots .