Beach Day with The Girls

So in Naples we get to not only spend time with our family but we have tons of Chicago and Hope friends that are down here! On Wednesday we got to spend the afternoon with the lovely Mandel Ladies! 

Merry Christmas

MERRY CHRISTMAS to all of our family near and far, friends old and new! We love you all! 

Oma & Opa here are LOTS of pictures so you feel like you were with us:) 

Jack woke up early and was very excited! He woke up Mimi & Papa and then Uncle Ben. Dutch was equally excited about getting to open all of the presents! Jack got spoiled by all:) 

We went for Christmas day walk and then the guys played golf while we played on blanket in the sun with Jack. Great family day, just how Christmas is supposed to be spent! We missed you so much Oma & Opa!!!!

Santa brought a radio flyer to Naples, Jack was very excited. 

Buzz Light Year cart from Mimi& Papa. 

Waking up Uncle Ben with the horn. 

New Packer's gear from Papa. 

Do you like our fire?

He was born in Jersey...

Dutch wanted to swim in the fountain. 

Christmas Day golf game. 

'Twas the Night Before Christmas

After Church we came back to the Florida house for some Christmas cocktails, appetizers, and yummy ham dinner compliments of MHT. It was strange not being with the rest of the family, but they were close in our hearts. We have to remember to make the best of this "relocating" situation and not everything can be the same. Merry Christmas Eve everyone....hope you can sleep:)

But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord". Luke 2:10-11

Our Florida Christmas Tree. 

My guys. 

Shake. Shake, Shake your eggnog martini...

Checking some emails before dinner. 

Dad looks like a little Elf....he was trying to beat us all in the Christmas wear.