Saturday, January 12, 2008

Florida Vacation

We had a terrific holiday in Vero Beach, Florida with the Struthers side of the family. It was most exciting to have all the Struthers cousins together under one roof. Thanks Nonnie and Poppy for having all of us :)

...and a thanks to both the Halems and Moodys for opening their homes to us as well!


We spent our first night in Orlando with the Halems

Susannah and Poppy

Rosalie at breakfast in her Florida best

Susannah on the pink dragon with Mark

Penelope with Mama Gillian and Elise with Mama Mary. These little ones are the newest additions to the family - we had never met them before since they were born while Rosalie was still in treatment. Hooray for babies!

Christmas Morning
Anna, Ellie, Susannah, Penelope, Graham, Rosalie, Luke, Elise

Checking out all the boats on our way for a swim

Rosalie loved the waves at the ocean

Susannah digging away

Ellie and Susannah playing in the waves

Filling up the pail

Luke goes in for the kiss during everyone's favorite game: "Pretty, Pretty, Princess"

Rub a Dub Dub, Four Cousins in the Tub

Say cheese!

We spent our very last day in Florida at Disney World. The girls were totally enchanted by seeing the castle - which they call "Snow White's castle" since she is their favorite

We have proof! We really did see Snow White - can you spot her up there on the right?

Taking a little snooze before lunch

The girls after a fun-filled day at the Magic Kingdom

We spent out last two nights with the Moodys in Orlando. Here is Jennes reading Fancy Nancy to the girls

10 comments:

Anonymous said...

GREAT PICTURES. So nive to see the girls having such a good time.

Love you all,
Uncle Kenny

Anonymous said...

A great way of starting the New Year.
Best wishes
Catherine B

Anonymous said...

My mind is boggled at all those cousins! What a happy, smiley family! Showed my dad, who sends his Loomis love to all. Happy 2008, Reibels! Love, Elisabeth Snell

JJ said...

Looks like a wonderful vacation!

Sarah Woulfin said...

It's great that you got to enjoy a sunny and beachy and family-filled vacation--

Hugs,
Sarah

Allison said...

Looks like so much fun! Happy New Year- can't wait to see you guys!
Take care,
Alli

Casey and Jeff said...

Happy New Year!! I can't believe it was a year ago now that I visited you in San Fran.

It looks like your Florida vacation was a ton of fun. Very cool to be able to get so many cousins together in one place.

Best wishes for the rest of the year,
Casey

Anonymous said...

What a wonderful way to ring in the new year, so happy for you guys!

xoxo Jenn & Rob

Anonymous said...

What a wonderful way to ring in the new year, so happy for you guys!

xoxo Jenn & Rob

Val said...

Pretty soon you'll be able to start a baseball team w/all those Struthers and Reibel cousins! Looks like so much fun - what a great holiday vacation!! Much love and well wishes for 2008.
Love,
Val & Jeff