Friday, July 8, 2011

Torell Family Time

This past weekend our family had a wonderful getaway at my cousin's beach house in Florida! It was a long overdue reunion of my dad's siblings and families, some of which we haven't seen in 5 years! My cousin and aunt have built a house on Little Gasparilla Island, which is just off the shores of Port Charlotte, near Tampa. There is nothing on the island but houses and golf carts to get around and it was just beautiful!! We had a wonderful time reconnecting, eating some great food, playing games, and doing some fishing!

The Torell/Carr/Juliano Family (minus a few cousins)

Their beach house with our rental house behind it!
Cornhole :)
Frisbee--Little Ashley wanted to play too!

Early morning Tarpon fishing with Adam, my cousin's husband. He was so patient and taught us so much out on the water!

My Aunt Jeannie and little Avery, the newest family addition. My aunt was amazing with organizing everything for our time together, along with Kelly and Adam--they were a huge blessing!

Decorating for the annual island 4th of July golf cart parade


Such a fun tradition! My mom getting ready to get her Miss America on...

We also celebrated James' 23rd birthday!
Mia, Nicki and I during a stop off on our morning fishing trip

The guys: Ben, Uncle Bob, Dad, Uncle Mark, Adam, and James
Most of the fam at sunset
Such a great trip and a blessing to be with family! I hope we can do it again soon!

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