Tearing Down Walls

Gary has been busy working on the kitchen all week.  The dropped ceiling came down, the wall by the living room has disappeared and it has opened up the whole house.  I didn't see what he did all week and when I walked in, the difference was amazing.  I ran for the camera.  We are almost ready for the kitchen cabinets.

Kitchen First Day We Owned House.

Kitchen torn apart August 9, 2013.

In the meantime, we had some time for fun.  We joined our NRC (New Resident Club) for a potluck on Friday nite at one member's house.  There is always lots of food and we have more fun each time we go cause we are really getting to know everyone.  It has been a year since we joined and it is hard to believe that that much time has gone by. 

Potluck August 9, 2013 - Gary is hiding in back.

Sherry and Jerry are originally from Oklahoma and followed their daughter here a year ago.  We have had great fun with them but unfortunately their daughter found a better job in the Florida panhandle which is about six hours away.  Because we are all in the same boat when we get here, we depend on the group for friendship which can include eating out, cards, games, boating, etc.  We really hate to see them go, they are a great couple but we understand too.  They put their house on the market here and sold it in two days.  Doesn't hurt that Sherry is an interior designer either.

Saying Good Bye to Sherry and Jerry - photobombed.

On Sunday our neighbors invited us to Sanibel for some beach time.  It is really hot here now so anything having to do with water is welcome.  Mojo and DeDe even went swimming, they didn't really have any choice as I pulled them in the water but once they were in, we could hardly get them out.  Taylor shared some of her chips with Mojo after their swim.

Taylor and Mojo sharing chips on the beach.

Its busy with the house, new friends, the beach, golf and work but I was just saying to Gary that I am finally feeling like I am settling in here and can almost call myself a Floridian.  Takes time.  Margaret