The California Jordan's switched coasts to Destin Florida for their holiday festivities.
As any of our fellow travelers could attest, Summer did not stay this happy on the plane for long.
To add a little adventure we first stopped off in New Orleans where the kids got a taste of Bourbon Street.
They got in on the action right away.
The beignets were a big hit at Cafe Du Monde.
We ducked out of a downpour into the Aquarium of the Americas. Unlike :Long Beach it is thankfully all indoors.
Despite the glass, Carson still felt the need to keep an eye on the albino alligator.
Nice to see that the Gulf of Mexico exhibit is grudgingly sponsored by the same people that did their best to pollute it just last year.
We closed the New Orleans leg of our trip with a visit to Celebration in the Oaks at City Park. Carson felt more comfortable getting close to an illuminated version of an alligator.
A short 4+ hour drive put us in the Sunshine State. Both Laura and I were happy to note that the Florida Welcome Station off Interstate 10 also hands out free samples of orange and grapefruit juice as the one on I-75 did in our youth.
Thankfully, despite all the travels, Santa managed to find us in Destin.
The traditional Jordan Christmas morning steps picture. Thankfully the internet didn't exist back in the 80s, so I'm unable to link to the famed yule log version of this picture.
Aunt Caroline worked hard to acquire all the beads for one of Summer's favorite presents.
Ging-Ging gave a motivated present, as she's always wanted a Doctor in the family. Only another 23 years before that could become a reality.
Carson and Summer were fortunate to get in some quality time with their east coast relatives like Uncle Ken.
Aunt Caroline.
& Aunt Emily.
We were able to get in plenty of recreation while in Florida. Here Summer hikes around Jolee Island Nature Park.
We were regular visitors to the world famous indoor/outdoor Tops'l pool.
Both Summer and Carson were able to take advantage of professional tennis instruction from Uncle Ken.
There was so much activity you had to remember to occasionally relax and read a book.
Or kick back on the couch.
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