New Year's

Two days after Christmas Jackson and I ventured up to Charlotte for a week to hang out with grammy and Pa (they were up there to do some maintenance on their house). Toby had to remain down in South Florida to work the week between Christmas and New Years but then flew up to Charlotte the Friday night before New Years. Grammy and Pa had a full house because Chris, Bob, Katie, and Delaney also came to visit for the New Years holiday. We all had a great time together. I have to admit, that being in that cold weather again sure did make us miss south Florida though.

Playing with Delaney...

Having fun with sidewalk chalk!

One of Jacks favorite things to do.

Playing at Freedom Park...

Katie and Delaney at Freedom Park

Climbing the rocks...





Christmas 2011

This year we had a nice, relaxing Christmas here in Naples. Toby's parents came down to spend the holiday with us. My parents were up in NC already, which is where we spent NYE (see above post). Christmas ended up being just as fun as I had anticipated with Jack being 2 1/2 years old. This year he recognized Santa whereever he saw him and also had enough endurance to power through opening all of the presents. The look on his face, when he came down the stairs Christmas morning to find the tree full of presents, was priceless. I imagine next year will be even better. I'll let the photos do the rest of the talking...

In front of the church before Christmas Eve mass.

Jackson will actually smile for the camera now.

Putting out cookies and milk for Santa.

The tree on Christmas morning. I was up at 6:15 a.m. anxiously awaiting everyone else to wake up.

First glimpse of all the goodies that Santa left under the tree.

Sugar helping him open a present.

Jackson heping grandpa open a present.

Cool new Toy Story light up shoes from grandma and grandpa Reid.

Playing on daddy's new skateboard.