Friday, August 16, 2013

family and ft. lauderdale

Stades converged on South Florida last week for our grandmothers' memorial services - Nana and Oma.

Road trips for everyone! Natalie, Kahlil, and I drove down from Virginia with a stopover in Savannah. 

In Savannah, there is water all around.

Docked boat.



We tried to go stand up paddle boarding one morning in Miami, but it was too windy - perfect for kite boarders! Not perfect for us. We were a mess on the paddle boards. 

There was a family jam session - two trumpets, a violin, a banjo, a piano, and a chorus of all of our angelic voices.



Caleb plays a sweet tune.

There was an epic monopoly game in progress.

One of my all-time favorite places.


The garage was Papa's place filled with Papa's things.

Mirror near the work bench.


Family photos are my treasures.


Uncle Joel borrowed a little penny farthing bicycle! We could hardly believe our eyes when he brought it home, and we all took a turn. 
Natalie was appointed queen of the penny farthing. Look at her form! You won't see better.




Letters were written home.

I told them to put on a satisfied face and this is what I got. Mom! She heard "sad face."

One more time with everyone. SATISFIED FACE.

Parting shot of Florida heading back north. Taking my memories and a whole lot of mosquito bites. Miss you all!