Tuesday 8th January

.

Just relaxing

Breathe

So calming

Exhale

Utterly quiet

Be thankful

Totally untroubled

Rest

Quite harmonious

Survive

Purely soothing

Persist

Completely peaceful

Keep on

Simply tranquil

Be alive

.

Love you my darling

Precious Angel son

Flying in the sunset

Now forever young

xxxxxx

Origami bird made from palm fronds

Sailfish too

A relaxing afternoon

Gathering for another beautiful sunset

This doesn’t disappoint

A flying bird in the clouds

Sky blue pink

The last glow

Monday 7th January

.

Another day in paradise

Thinking of you constantly

This is such a special place

I know you’re here with me

.

Missing you as always

Loving you forever

My darling Angel son

xxxxxx

Beautiful bougainvillea beneath palms

Such a perfect spot

Cottage with a view

Sunday 6th January

.

Trying very hard

Doing absolutely nothing

Just eat, sleep, kayak, repeat

Not worried by anything

.

Such a relaxing time

No stresses or concerns

Breathing in the calmness

Peace of mind returns

.

Thinking of you always

To the moon and back

Beloved Angel son

xxxxxx

Another breakfast at the Lorelei

Chilly first thing (mid sixties F) 😎

In the afternoon, the temperature warmed up

Kayak fun out on the water

Sparky seas

Perfect afternoon

A magnificent mahogany tree

Another sunset

Still as breathtaking

Saturday 5th January

.

Off to dinner with our good friends

A great couple you knew so well

Looking out over the ocean

She really thought you were swell

.

Missing you at these gatherings

But you are spoken of so fondly

So many memories to share

Thinking of you and smiling softly

.

Treasured Angel son

xxxxxx

A model T Ford we saw this morning

Captain Morgan looking over us at dinner

The outdoor restaurant

Beside the ocean

Beautifully calm

Dinner beneath the stars

Friday 4th January

.

Time is moving along without you

We’re making new memories

But all the while you’re in our hearts

Sharing in all our stories

.

Love you sweetie

Precious Angel son

xxxxxx

Just chillin’ ‘neath the palms

Sun going down

So very peaceful

All quiet across the waves

An explosion of colour

Stripes of pink splashed across the heavens

Thursday 3rd January

.

A kayaking sort of afternoon

Full sunsuit, floating sunglasses

Looking for manatees and dolphin

Try not to wobble as the wave passes

.

You liked going out in canoes too

Although you’d try to rock the boat

Quite literally, hoping we’d capsize

But we did manage to stay afloat

.

Fun and games on the water

You really were quite adventurous

Loving the adrenalin rush

Anything a little risky and dangerous

.

Thinking of you always

My darling Angel son

xxxxxx

Off we go….

Full coverage sunsuit, big hat, floating sunglasses, SPF50…

Flat calm…..

Looking for manatees in the mangroves…

Still looking for manatees and dolphin….

So very peaceful….

And a long way from shore….

And very hot…

Heading back…..

Pretty sunset this evening…

Leaving a golden glow….

With a perfect view…..

Wednesday 2nd January

.

Twelve years ago

A dream come true

Swimming with dolphins

Then Angel wings you grew

.

We miss you so much

Precious Angel son

Memories to treasure

Now you’re forever young

.

xxxxxx

Dolphin fun at the Research Centre

Islamorada

Tarpon

Islamorada Fish Company restaurant on the water

89°F in the shade

Another glorious day

Boats in the marina

Oh dear, a casualty of hurricane Irma

Watercraft at dusk

Golden sunset

Tuesday 1st January

.

New Year’s Day

You couldn’t stay

Life stolen away

.

With angels you play

On clouds you lay

Sky’s starry display

.

Come what may

See you someday

With love to convey

.

Beloved Angel son

xxxxxx

Leaving Marathon this morning, making a stop in Islamorada

A beautiful location for brunch

A spot in the shade, meeting up with friends

The Nautilimo water taxi 😀🙃😀

Beginning 2019

Beneath the palms

And now, the view from our cottage in Key Largo

Right here, right now, taking in the view

Monday 31st December

.

The end of another year

Yet again without you here

Goodbye twenty eighteen

Now only memories to be seen

.

From the lighthouse an anchor drop

Colourful fireworks burst and pop

Party, music and champagne

Lots and lots to entertain

.

Each year I miss you more and more

But remembering the fun before

Blowing kisses to the sky so clear

Wishing you a heavenly new year

.

My darling Angel son

xxxxxx

Decorated palm trees at Key Colony Beach

Such a beautiful day

Frank on Key Colony Beach (11th August 2011)

Blue skies and sunshine

Sparkling seas

As the sun sets on the last day of the year

Off to dinner beneath the stars

A nice pinot noir

Getting in the swing of things

In the party mood

Sunday 30th December

.

A drive to Key West

Flea market at Big Pine

You loved looking round

In the warm sunshine

.

Then later in the day

A dinner at Burdines

Overlooking the waterway

A memory that reminds

.

You were here with us

In two thousand and six

I’m so very pleased

I took so many pix

.

You were with us tonight

Eating Key Lime Pie

My precious Starman

My Angel in the sky

.

xxxxxx

At Big Pine Key

At Bahia Honda, and the remains of Henry Flagler’s Florida East Coast Railway Bridge

Swaying palms at Burdines

Looking along the Intracoastal Waterway

At sunset

Yummy Key Lime Pie

Burdines on the waterfront

Frank at Burdines, Sunday 31st December 2006, with his DVD player