Yummy March foods

Garlic Shrimp and Swiss Chard on Polenta - a great way to use up some things from my freezer including frozen whole tomatoes. 

Turkey Chili Cobbler - this was DELCIOUS and perfect for the sudden drop in temperatures here in Cinti.

 Crisy Parmesan Chickpeas - yummy!  A healthy snack and fun way to eat chickpeas - roasted!

I always have hummus on hand because I make it in bulk and freeze it.  I have been craving Tabouleh lately.  I haven't made it in years but now that I did all I want for lunch is hummus & tabouleh!  :)

Pool time in Sarasota

Our last day in Sarasota and we went to the pool.  Frank showed Lia how to float on a noodle (thanks also to her suit which helps keep her boyant). 

 Happy girl!

 

 

Right before we left for the airport, we got a family photo!  :)

South Lido!

 I LOVE this beach!  It's beautiful and there are trees and a park right next to the sand!

 

 

 Lia and I built a sandcastle!

 And then she stomped on it.

 

 

 We all had such a nice time here!

Then later Poppi read Lia a book at home.

FRESH squeezed Florida Orange Juice!

 This morning, Dad & I picked the last of this season's crop off of his orange tree.

 This is just a few of them.

 I juiced them.

Look at the difference between Dad's oranges - and orange juice purchased (in Florida) NOT from concentrate stating "100% Pure Florida Orange Juice".  Which one looks better?!  :)

Time with Popi & Lia

 Lia loves Nana & Popi!  After our shower, she always ran out to Nana & Popi.

Another sunset...

More Anna Maria

Mom, Dad, Will & Geri met us for lunch! 

 Sunset at the beach.

 

 A nightly ritual for us!  Walk across the street and there we were.

We watched this guy being pulled on his "skate board" all the way down the beach.  Looked fun!

Anna Maria Island!

 Lovin' it!

 Walking on the beach!

 Now time for a nap...

Frank's Birthday...

and where else would we go but......Phillipi Creek for oysters!