Hard to believe it’s been 3 months since our last blog update, but we’ve thoroughly enjoyed our time with friends and family over the holidays.
Here’s some pictures highlighting our activities since we returned from Europe at the end of October.

Pumpkin patch in Cocoa Beach with grandma and grandpa

A monkey on the search for candy on Halloween in Cocoa Beach

First day of school in Cape Coral!

Surprised the family in Chicago for a quick trip in November

Beautiful Cape Coral sunsets along the Caloosahatchee River

Loving the warmer southwest Florida weather in winter for tons of time at the parks

Turkey Trot success at the Cocoa Beach 5k

Thanksgiving dinner extravaganza

Low country boils are always a favorite

Checking out the parks in Stuart, Florida as a potential for our next place to settle down.

Cape Coral boat parade on a beautiful evening

Christmas event at Charlie’s school with grandpa and grandma

The Chicagoans in Cape Coral for a warm-weather Christmas

Cousin bubble hugs!

Bike rides around town

Group dinner’s at various restaurants around Cape Coral

Exploring the mangroves at a sanctuary on the north end of Cape Coral

Brushing up on skills at a cooking class in Fort Myers

Some chores to do each week

An impressive model train display at a retirement community in Fort Myers

Birthday lunch for Cindy!

Bingo winner two times at Fins restaurant

Cindy’s birthday dinner with our uncle and Charlie’s great grandpa

Driving the big RV while visiting friends in St Pete

Checking out the latest Rpod’s at the RV show in Tampa. Brought back good memories of our road trip with an Rpod from 2013.

Coloring with a new friend at Thai Temple in Tampa. (Delicious home cooked Thai food for anyone in the area on a Sunday)

Transplanting a Charlie palm tree out in the yard

Freshwater fishing while camping near Palmdale, Florida

Group camping with beautiful winter weather

Camping and playing in the dirt is so tiring!