This year the Nayduchs gathered in South Beach Miami to celebrate Thanksgiving and partake in some strenuous relaxation. We regularly migrated from the pool to the beach back to the pool, ending the day at an outdoor dining establishment.
Ivan practicing his jack knife.
Owen in the pool.
Seamus and Ivan graciously posing for an underwater picture.
There were regular kid activities at the pool side: water balloon tosses and limbo contests.
Ross wasn't going to let the kids have all of the fun.
Seamus's jack knife.
The beach was incredible, especially for those accustomed to the frigid Pacific. The ocean was usually in the mid-70s, extremely comfortable to frolic in.
The kids enjoyed making sand castles, beach combing, swimming, and playing frisbee/football.
Bridget, Owen, Katya
Owen, Brody, Katya
Sue, Seamus, Katya, and Ivan
One day we ventured away from the surf and poolside to the Everglades.
As you can see we went on an airboat ride and took in a wildlife show (alligator wrestling included!).
A view from our airboat as we are leaving the launch. We saw adult and baby alligators, turtles, herons, and were able to climb out of the boat to stand in the Everglades (John almost lost his shoes:).
At the end of the wildlife show, the kids held a 4 month old alligator!
Some of the sites near our hotel. The snails are made from plastic trash collect on some of Florida's east coast beaches.
A rousing game of ultimate frisbee.
We had Thanksgiving dinner on the veranda of the restaurant at the Palm Hotel. It was a beautiful setting, the boys were kindly allowed in the bar to watch the football game.
It was lovely to spend time together in such a carefree setting. Uncle Ross will soon be announcing ultimate ski and ultimate frisbee camps, so stay tuned. This blog is sponsored by Gold Star followers, the New York Nayduch clan and the Colorado Nayduch-Armstrong clan. Thanks!!
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