New Year's Eve in Florida

We decided to take advantage of Nana and Papa's new house this year and got outta dodge and bad weather on December 27th and headed down to Bonita Springs, FL for a week of fun in the Sun.  This is Avery's second time flying and after our experience of going to California we hoped you would be as much of an angel this time, and you were. 

The perfect little traveler - you slept! 

We were so lucky while we were there, it was 80 and sunny pretty much every day.  We started our trip by going to breakfast at the Skillet which is Nana and Papa's favorite breakfast spot. 

Papa, Daddy and Avery

The house from the canal

The pool

The view from the roof deck

 Nana and I were so excited to be in warm weather and have some girl time, our first day there we went out and did a little shopping. 

Nana and Mommy taking a cruise in Papa's new convertible

We couldn't wait to get you in a swimsuit and get you in the pool.  I hoped that you would enjoy it as much as you enjoy taking baths at home.  We suited up and headed into the spa since it was easier to heat up for you so you were in freezing cold water.  No surprise you LOVED the pool.

Avery and Mommy pre swim

Avery swimming with Daddy

Avery and Daddy

Pooltime

The doggies on the dock

Tuesday night Mommy and Daddy were able to get out and about and have a date night.  Nana and Papa babysat for us while we went out to Angelina's  for dinner it was amazing.  We had a great time and tried to enjoy an adult moment.  After dinner we had Lauren, Aaron, Kristen and Adam Schaechterle over to the house for a drink.  We forget that everything closes pretty early down in Florida.  Both of the ladies are expecting and it was so fun to have mommy chit chat. 

Nana and Papa's area has their own private beach which was perfect for us.  There's no more traveling light so we packed up what felt like the entire house and headed out to the beach.  We had towels, an umbrella to protect your beautiful fair skin, lots of sunscreen, hats, camera's, waters, the bjorn, phones - you name it we had it. We were so excited to get your little feet in the sand and feel the water wash up under your toes.  

Enjoying sitting with Mommy

First steps in the sand

Fun family time together

You loved every minute

Getting some shade

A walk along the beach

Wednesday was New Years Eve and Nana and Papa planned a wonderful night out for us.  Even though it was an early night so that we could have you with us we had a wonderful time.  We went to the Bay House and it was fantastic.  Our server was wonderful, we enjoyed a delicious few bottles of Pinot Noir had wonderful appetizers and dinner and the dessert was the most unique I've had in a while.  You were a perfect new years angel and we happy as can be.  When the food arrived you started to get a little sleepy so we let you take a snooze while we finished up and then just as we ordered dessert you perked back up. 

Avery, Daddy, Mommy, Nana and Papa

You partied a little to hard so you took a snooze

Mommies yummy dessert

Mommy and Avery at dinner

Since it was Mommy and Daddy's first time in Bonita Springs we thought it would be fun to get out and experience the town. On Thursday we headed to the Naples Zoo.  It was such a fun day, we got to see so many great animals and also were able to say hello to our great friends Lorin, Aaron, Addison and baby boy Schaechterle.  

Papa, Avery and Mommy at the Giraffe feeding area

Addy, Lorin, Aaron, Daddy, Mommy and Avery 

Addy and Avery holding hands - so cute

Mommy, Avery and Nana wanted to take advantage of the weather and went on great walks every day

Hanging by the pool after a nice walk

Nana and Avery in the pool

Out and about shopping with the whole family

Giggles with Daddy

Playing with Papa pulling off his glasses

Daddy's Girl

Mommy, Nana, Avery, Daddy and Papa at our last dinner

It was hard to leave Nana and Papa and the warm weather behind and head back home.  We had a wonderful time and had a safe journey home with Avery and Brisco.  They were the perfect travel companions although i'm not sure we are in any rush to travel with Brisco and Avery again. 

Happy Girl, Home Sweet Home