My Woolley Family Reunion in Florida!

We just spent the last week at a wonderful Woolley family reunion in Florida. My parents are leaving to serve a mission in Russia for the next 3 years so the entire family gathered for a last hurrah. The Florida Keys was a surprising choice for us -- given that we are all lily white and usually prefer cultural/history vacations. But it was perfect! Still in the U.S. (for Joy) and not too far from Europe (for us). We stayed at a fabulous resort -- but we got to stay in individual houses with little backyard pools (which the kids loved as much as the big ones). What did we do there? Schnarn, swim, scuba, see dolphins, play tennis, swim, swim, swim. (Oh, and Rob tried to bike but it's kind of hard when the main road is flat, narrow and very busy.) Despite the jetlag for us, it was so much fun to have a whole week of family time -- it wasn't enough!

A peek down the street where we stayed -- can you believe this is actually a resort? So homey.

Family pictures -- finally. My mom insisted that we get a huge family photo taken. It will be great to have, but trying to coordinate 13 grandkids plus 15 adults was not an easy task. We at least got something decent of our own family. At least they are all looking!

Mariah and Anna -- hurry up and wait for these photos.

Anna Claire with her cousins Gretel and Grace.

Tyler is looking a little drowsy.

We finally blessed Tyler with the entire family there. Rob gave him a really wonderful blessing.

Tyler checking out his cousin Isabel, who is 1 month younger.

Yes, mostly we swam, swam, swam. The kids loved the many themed pools. Here is Anna Claire paddling away behind her cousin Peter.

Mariah enjoyed hanging out with Grandpa Ken.

Rob and Chris started throwing her up in the air. She loved it and kept saying, "Higher! Higher!" She's a thrill-seeker like me.

Anna Claire didn't want to miss out on the fun!

Anna and Mariah with cousins Gretel and Olivia -- searching for seashells.

Tyler had fun in the sun too!

We visited a mini-Sea World place that had an amazing dolphin show. Look at this woman jumping off the dolphin.

My dad took a group of us for a ride in a bi-plane. Here we are: Ashley, John (who is actually a real pilot), Chris, Rob, me, Franz and Dad.

The ride was incredible. I felt like a WWI pilot. The plane's double wings allow it to take off a lot more quickly than a regular plane -- it was almost like an open helicopter ride.

I tried to get some photos of the keys below -- but all of them have these bars obstructing the view.

Unfortunately, the girls never quite got over jetlag. Here is Mariah going down for a long afternoon nap.

The two cousins -- only one month apart but look at what a chunker Tyler is!

Grandma Tia and Grandpa Ken with the babies. This perfectly captures my dad. A grandchild in one arm and a cellphone in another. (Actually, I think it's a camera here -- but it's usually a cellphone.)

It's icecream time!

Here, Mariah, have some more!

Goodbye Grandma and Grandpa. We'll miss you!