Family, Food and The Beach!

A family picture of the Rossers...pretty funny!

This past week Tyler's parents joined us in Florida after our FOCUS training ended. We spent a week in Naples and even though Ave Maria is one of our favorite places on earth, after spending six weeks there we were ready for a change of pace and enjoyed being with family, eating lots of great food, and getting some sun at the beach!

I remember the first time I went to the ocean as a child. I was about 10 years old and we took a road trip to visit our family in Oregon. Since I met Tyler, I have had the opportunity to go to the beach more than I would have ever imagined and I have discovered that I love the ocean!

There is something about the feel of the sand under my feet, the sound of the waves, and the mystery of what's out there beyond the horizon. It makes me feel small, standing on the shore, but in a good way because it lifts my heart to God knowing that he created this and it shows his glory.

I took dozens of pictures of the water and they all look alike, but this one is from a morning walk on the beach. One morning while Tyler and his dad went to play golf, I went out early after they left and walked along the beach. It was so quiet and peaceful. Even though Tyler and I enjoyed going to the beach at the hottest time of the day (thanks to Mary Kay sunscreen we didn't get burned!) I think my favorite times are either in the early morning or right at sunset.

Towards the end of the week we drove out to Marco Island for dinner and caught the sunset. It was a beautiful evening!

Jeff and Barb on Marco Island

I was enjoying taking pictures but Tyler had had enough after the first one...he had a positive attitude about it though!

Enjoying some drinks at dinner

None of us were quite ready for the week to end, but we had a little girl waiting for us back in Alabama!

Tyler's parents took great care of Frannie while we were at training. We got spoiled not having to walk her and his parents enjoyed walking her, so it was a win-win situation! Also it was a blessing that Frannie stayed with Jeff and Barb because their little guy, Rudy, passed away early this summer. Frannie was a great comfort to them and loved on them a lot!

In memory of Mr. Rudy Toot Toot II