We packed up several computers, tablets, and smartphones – and a couple items of clothing. We really don’t need anything else. Dee, who lives at the townhouse now (Mom’s in an Assisted Living Facility) was spending the holidays with her family, so we had the place to ourselves – complete with Cable High Speed Internet! I have a desk upstairs for my computer and Jim has a desk downstairs for his. What a treat. The weather has been beautiful, so we’re also enjoying the small, private backyard. Here’s the Video Christmas Card we recorded there:
And, of course, being in our hometown for the holidays is full of family and friends. We went to the Christmas party at our Dive Shop – UnderSea Sports – and reconnected with some dive buddies. We attended the Toastmaster’s Club Christmas breakfast. And we split Christmas day between brunch at Jim’s sister’s in West Palm Beach, and dinner at Jo Ellen’s with Devon, grandkids, and Mom.
Debbie says she hardly decorated for Christmas at all! I’d say it was incredibly festive with the Christmas tree and then all the miniature Christmas trees, garlands, nativity scenes, and of course, champagne mimosas and food. Thanks for doing all the work Debbie and Bob!
“Uncle” Bill makes a great Santa Claus:

Then it was back down to Fort Lauderdale, pick up Mom, and go to Jo Ellen’s house for Christmas dinner with the rest of the family … We used the occasion to take a very rare photo of the whole group – Mom, Me, Lacey, Aiva, AJ, Jo Elen, Devon, Jim:
Here we are all around the dinner table. There’s a little story behind this photo – it’s actually made up of 3 or 4 pictures – I’ll write about it in our Geeks on Tour newsletter this week.

Aiva was so cute helping Grandma with the dinner!
And, here’s a typical scene with AJ playing video games. I think Dad is giving him some pointers here.
Nice picture of Mom, Me, and Jim. Thanks to the photographer … Aiva!
AJ likes presents! Surprised?
Dot – Devon’s dog.
Merry Christmas to All!