They were bereft when they sent their eldest son off to university in New York this summer.
But David and Victoria Beckham looked delighted to have all four of their children in one place for New Year’s Eve, as they celebrated as a family in Miami.
The famous couple, along with Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz and Harper, shared a selection of festive images to social media, sharing their delight at some quality time as a six-piece again.
Happy new year: David Beckham shared a picture with his son Brooklyn as they rang in 2018 wearing novelty hats and accessories on their annual family holiday
Victoria posted one shot from their favourite luxury resort, saying: ‘Happy New Year!! X We love u all!! X kisses from us all!! X’
The family were turned out in their Sunday best with Victoria looking typically chic in peach as they arrived headed out for a formal dinner.
Later, David shared some bonding time with Brooklyn, who has reunited with the family for Christmas.
They both looked like they’d spent too much time in the sun as their cheeks were rosy and their foreheads lobster red.
![One for the album: (from left) Romeo, Cruz, David, Victoria, Brooklyn and Harper were in the same vacation spot that they were in last year](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2018/01/01/10/47AC6BA600000578-0-image-a-21_1514804163043.jpg)
One for the album: (from left) Romeo, Cruz, David, Victoria, Brooklyn and Harper were in the same vacation spot that they were in last year
![Caught the sun: The duo appeared to have spent too much time in the sun with rosy cheeks and pink foreheads](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2018/01/01/10/47AC68B900000578-0-image-a-17_1514804132167.jpg)
Caught the sun: The duo appeared to have spent too much time in the sun with rosy cheeks and pink foreheads
Earlier that day, David had shared the moment that his three shirtless sons took a dip in the sea as the sun went down, explaining their deep glow.
But in the spirit of New Year, David tried to disguise his sunburn with a Happy New Year novelty hat while he blew on a party blower in his father-son NYE picture.
Doting David was sat between his middle son Romeo and daughter Harper at dinner that evening, while Cruz captured the supper for fans on his Instagram account.
The 12-year-old wrote to his 1million followers: ‘Happy new year! Thank you all for an amazing year!!’
Victoria also paid tribute to the pre-teen budding musician saying how proud she felt of her ‘baby boy’ with a mother-son selfie.
![So proud: Victoria Beckham posted a dedication to her youngest son Cruz](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2018/01/01/10/47AC6BAA00000578-0-image-a-19_1514804146307.jpg)
So proud: Victoria Beckham posted a dedication to her youngest son Cruz
![Thanks for an amazing year: Cruz shared an Instagram Stories video from the dinner table](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2018/01/01/11/47AC6C1E00000578-0-image-a-23_1514804427309.jpg)
Thanks for an amazing year: Cruz shared an Instagram Stories video from the dinner table
![With family: Opposite him, sat Romeo and dad David as they family dined out for NYE](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2018/01/01/11/47AC6C2200000578-0-image-a-24_1514804432545.jpg)
With family: Opposite him, sat Romeo and dad David as they family dined out for NYE
![With mum: Victoria looked effortlessly stylish in a coral colour](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2018/01/01/11/47AC6C1600000578-0-image-a-25_1514804438171.jpg)
With mum: Victoria looked effortlessly stylish in a coral colour
![Family affair: Six-year-old Harper was just visible at the other side of the table](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2018/01/01/11/47AC6C1A00000578-0-image-a-26_1514804443629.jpg)
Family affair: Six-year-old Harper was just visible at the other side of the table
Their holiday has been an opportunity to catch some sun after their Christmas in the British countryside.
In one clip shared over the festive period, six-year-old daughter Harper was seen at the wheel of a golf buggy on the lap of her dad David.
However the cute black and white video sparked a huge debate online, with some fans labeling the parents as ‘irresponsible’ for letting the youngster drive.
The sweet clip saw Harper giggling with glee as she navigated the vehicle before turning around and beaming for the camera.
Victoria captioned the footage: ‘Someone loves her daddy! #drivingmissharper kisses x @davidbeckham.’
Fans commented on the video, with some flagging up safety fears for the youngest Beckham, while others cooed over the family bonding time.
!['Sunset with my beautiful boys': Shirtless David went onto share a snap with his three sons - Brooklyn, 18, Romeo, 15 and Cruz, 12 - in the ocean](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/12/31/13/47A8E90C00000578-5224477-image-m-39_1514726037124.jpg)
‘Sunset with my beautiful boys’: Shirtless David went onto share a snap with his three sons – Brooklyn, 18, Romeo, 15 and Cruz, 12 – in the ocean
![Driving Miss Harper! Taking to Instagram on Friday Victoria, 42, posted a clip of her daughter Harper, six, taking the wheel of a golf buggy with her dad David, 42, in Florida](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/12/31/12/47A7381100000578-5224477-image-a-21_1514724218244.jpg)
Driving Miss Harper! Taking to Instagram on Friday Victoria, 42, posted a clip of her daughter Harper, six, taking the wheel of a golf buggy with her dad David, 42, in Florida
![Spice up your ride! However, the cute black and white video has sparked a huge debate online, with some fans labeling the parents as 'irresponsible' for letting the youngster drive](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/12/31/12/47A7380900000578-5224477-image-a-22_1514724228672.jpg)
Spice up your ride! However, the cute black and white video has sparked a huge debate online, with some fans labeling the parents as ‘irresponsible’ for letting the youngster drive
![Scream if you wanna go Harper! The youngster was perched on David's knee, who looked in equally good spirits and poised for action](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/12/31/12/47A7380D00000578-5224477-image-a-24_1514724243728.jpg)
Scream if you wanna go Harper! The youngster was perched on David’s knee, who looked in equally good spirits and poised for action
One person wrote: ‘She really driving? That looks awfully fast.’
While another added: ‘Very irresponsible David very.’
And another furious fan said: ‘Take that down before social services come to take your child for negligence and endangerment in US.’
However other parents stood up for the power couple as they described the drive as a ‘great bonding moment’.
One wrote: ‘There isn’t anything wrong with it. Dad holding her tight and in control of foot peddle. It’s simply a great fun bonding moment build to sheets a dad and his daughter. I did the same with my dad and no surprise, I survived.’
Another fan said: ‘What’s wrong with some people this is a lovely Dad and Daughter moment. She is with her Dad who would never let any harm come to her. Lighten up I for one love how the family.’
![Adorable: Victoria captioned the footage: 'Someone loves her daddy! #drivingmissharper kisses x @davidbeckham'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/12/31/12/47A7381500000578-5224477-image-a-26_1514724250524.jpg)
Adorable: Victoria captioned the footage: ‘Someone loves her daddy! #drivingmissharper kisses x @davidbeckham’
The Beckhams’ Christmas was held for the first time at their luxury, newly-built mansion in the Cotswolds this year.
Victoria posted an array of snaps of the celebrations to her Insta-Stories, featuring her eldest son Brooklyn and David.
In one snap – actually posted on Christmas Eve – she showed David in a pair of pyjama bottoms that had the security tag still on them. ‘When Santa brings pyjamas but doesn’t take the security tag off!’ was her caption.
She was also gifted with a Night Before Christmas present.
![Beckham brood: Their New Year's getaway comes after the family spent the Christmas period at the luxury mansion in the Cotswolds](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/12/31/12/4791164E00000578-5224477-image-m-29_1514724364625.jpg)
Beckham brood: Their New Year’s getaway comes after the family spent the Christmas period at the luxury mansion in the Cotswolds
The Spice Girl uploaded a snap of a bottle of tequila infused with coffee, which had been custom made for her.
On the label was a photo of Posh Spice, larking around. She captioned it: ‘From someone who knows me too well!! Tequila infused with coffee! Check out the label!!!!’
On Christmas morning, Victoria uploaded a letter Santa had written to her four children.
The letter said that the foursome had ‘been very good’ and thanked them for the mince pies, chocolates and milk they left out for him.
He also noted that ‘Rudolph loved his carrot’ and that he’d see them next year.
![Drink up: The Spice Girl uploaded a snap of a bottle of tequila infused with coffee, which had been custom made for her. On the label was a photo of Posh Spice, larking around](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/12/31/13/4793766400000578-5224477-Drink_up_The_Spice_Girl_uploaded_a_snap_of_a_bottle_of_tequila_i-a-37_1514725803064.jpg)
Drink up: The Spice Girl uploaded a snap of a bottle of tequila infused with coffee, which had been custom made for her. On the label was a photo of Posh Spice, larking around