Family Palooza 2009

So it has been a long standing tradition on my side of the family to try and get everyone together for a family vacation at the beach. Now, with everyone being spread out all over the US and many in school and/or with jobs that do not allow for a week of time off, this is a feat to accomplish. Amelia Island, Fernandina Beach, FL was our host this year, and fortunately we all got to enjoy each other's company throughout the week as people came and went as needed. Tuesday was the one day EVERYONE was there all together, and the Family Cookout on the beach was amazing!! Good times, great memories=) I'll try to give you the highlights with the pictures I have....

Here's the whole crew just lounging around--with only five small charcoal grills, it was eat as it comes that night=)

Here I am, attempting to look cute, largely pregnant=) Jose' Diablo, my hubby, one of the many master grillers for the evening=) A great pic of our cutie taken by Aunt Amy. A fabulous picture captured by Joey of some volleyball fun. Our happy family=) This kind of hug or "squeeze" as we call it is Savannah's favorite. A sure way to get a smile.

Here we are at Osteen's restaurant in St. Augustine on Thursday night. Savannah was VERY entertaining once she actually got some food=) Say Awwww! My terrific family. Just us again=) Savannah practicing her best "Say Cheese" smile=) Her first merry-go-round ride...as with all things, you have to force her to stick with it for a while.... ....but as always, by the end of the ride, she had to have another, loving every moment=)

The tears started again when we had to leave=(

So, much fun was has by all, as usual. I look forward to seeing more pics and hearing more stories from my other family bloggers! Check them out in the left hand column of my blog!