HAPPY NEW YEAR!!  Our plan was a belated Christmas with the kids in Sarasota.  Thomas, Jess and Michael's flight arrived on time on 12/26.. Ryan and Janelle were not so lucky.  After being delayed out of STL for six hours, Frontier cancelled the flight with no plans for another flight or re-booking.  Turns out frontier doesn't contract with any other airlines to assist stranded passengers.  My recommendation:  don't fly Frontier!  Ryan and Janelle were able to get on a Delta flight the next day ( for about 3x the original cost) and arrived in Sarasota on the 27th. We had a GREAT time with the kids and Dale, Janice's dad.  We spent the 28th on the beach at Siesta Key.

Rick and Ryan at Siesta Key

Michael enjoys his first trip to the beach with mom, Jess, and dad, Thomas

Continuing with the kids visit to Sarasota, after a day at the beach, the gang decided to stay poolside on the 28th.

Michael's first time in a pool!

Janelle enjoys the 85 degree weather

Grandma and Michael chill in the shade

Michael and Great-Grandpa Dale discuss who has the better looking hat

The kids were all safely back home for New Year's Eve.  Janice and I already miss them!  We pulled up stakes on the 31st and traveled a whole hour to Ft. Myers.  Janice has a good friend who lives in Ft. Myers, and (if the weather cooperates) we plan to take a day trip by boat to Key West.

Janice and I hope 2016 is safe and prosperous to you all!  God bless us.