Ables Reunion 2008 Continued
Friday, October 10, 2008 by Team C
I don't ever remember that these things go backwards, so sorry!
I just can't believe it is over. We needed the vacation with all the stress going on here. Our third buyer for our house fell through again, Wade has been coaching 2 sports. It has been a crazy year. This trip was the best thing for us in a long time. The anticipation was much more than Christmas even! I am so sad it is over. THe kids really did so amazing, we had the stomach flu going around to each of us too and we still made it. I can't even describe how wonderful it was. It makes me depressed to be back to normal with nothing to look forward to for a long time with my family. I haven't laughed that hard in so long. I cryed a few times from laughing so hard. Lisa peed her pants. It was great. We always have such a good time when we are together, and I am so glad we have such a great legacy to pass down to our children. They will remember these trips with fondness just like we did when we were kids. We are so very blessed to have such an awesome family. Bill Emily and Leah fit right in. We are so blessed to have such great additions to our family. We don't even call them in laws. They are ours. Mom, Dad, Lisa, Bill, Rick, Emily, Ryan, and Leah. I love you so much and I am so grateful to call you my family.
And your little dogs too Aaaahahahahahha!!
Cheer Up Charlie.
Newport Beach was amazing!!! HOW FUN
Paityn liked to run from the waves
Rick boogey boarding with the kids. We even saw dolphins.
Entrance to California Disney. The Halloween decorations were so cute!!! My favorite time of year!
That's Uncle Ryan! We used to call him rubber lips. The kids absolutely adore Uncle Ryan. He is a big kid!
Bug's Life
Paityn's face when she saw Ariel in the Parade. That is the best thing about Disney. THe kids excitement!!
Rick wouldn't let me take a pic of him in his wetsuit.This is the best I got. He is so funny.
Waiting, waiting, waiting,
Casey Jr. Train
The water ball in Tomorrowland. The kids liked to change the direction with Uncle Ryans help
Tarzans Tree house. Notice all the monkeys. Not in the trees, but on the kids backs. They were a lifesaver, and look so much more humane than the old leashes. There were 4 of them. We needed about 10 though. Hehe
The whole family minus Wade.NOpe he didn't come not at all. Thanx babe for staying home and working for us!! It was so much fun going up in line for the rides and saying 23 please. 14 kids and 9 adults. People just stared. A couple times you could hear people say. Man,that's a lot of kids. Especially with Em and Lisa walking their 5 around. People would just shake their heads. One lady even asked Em once why she had so many. Hahaha
Poohs' HOney Pots
Pai Pai on Pooh
Waiting for Splash. Splash has always been our first ride when we enter the park
all the kids in their Disney shirts. The day after the wedding we got everyone together and exchanged Christmas presents. Aunt Em. passed out Disney shirts and everyone opened them at the same time. We then told them they got to wear them at Disney. They were so surprised and screaming and some even cried. They were so happy!!
Me and Em on Splash!
Lisa and Grogans Family. His name really isn't Grogan, it's Bill just like my dad's. It's just his new nickname. for Bill Grogans Goat, a song we used to sing as kids.
Briar
The Happy Couple walking up for Pics.I think that is cute that he is holding her dress. She had the cutest teal wedge heels under her dress with a brooch on each one. SO CUTE Congratulations Ryan and Leah Ables!
The Entrance to the Park
Cruella was a crack up!@
All the kids together.I spent months making all the girls dresses and mine. 7 total. They turned out pretty cute I think. It was so much fun making them. Don't those boys look handsome in their tux vests!
Aw! Pretty girls. 
Lisa, Dad, me, mom, Ryan , and Rick
Sisters, sisters... There were never such devoted sisters. Hehehe
Ry and Bribee
Mom and Ryan making pancakes!
papa and pai pai
The happy couple! snigger snigger.Leah is such a good sport. She gave her house over to us for the weekend,and dealt with all the kids. She is so easy going and loving. Our older girls just adore her, and she is so good with all of them. We are so blessed to have her in our family. We love you Leahlila!
Brett lovin the pool
Our 3 older girls. All 9 months apart.
Newport Beach was amazing!!! HOW FUN
Paityn liked to run from the waves
Rick boogey boarding with the kids. We even saw dolphins.
Entrance to California Disney. The Halloween decorations were so cute!!! My favorite time of year!
That's Uncle Ryan! We used to call him rubber lips. The kids absolutely adore Uncle Ryan. He is a big kid!
Bug's Life
Paityn's face when she saw Ariel in the Parade. That is the best thing about Disney. THe kids excitement!!
Rick wouldn't let me take a pic of him in his wetsuit.This is the best I got. He is so funny.
Waiting, waiting, waiting,
Casey Jr. Train
The water ball in Tomorrowland. The kids liked to change the direction with Uncle Ryans help
Tarzans Tree house. Notice all the monkeys. Not in the trees, but on the kids backs. They were a lifesaver, and look so much more humane than the old leashes. There were 4 of them. We needed about 10 though. Hehe
The whole family minus Wade.NOpe he didn't come not at all. Thanx babe for staying home and working for us!! It was so much fun going up in line for the rides and saying 23 please. 14 kids and 9 adults. People just stared. A couple times you could hear people say. Man,that's a lot of kids. Especially with Em and Lisa walking their 5 around. People would just shake their heads. One lady even asked Em once why she had so many. Hahaha
Poohs' HOney Pots
Pai Pai on Pooh
Waiting for Splash. Splash has always been our first ride when we enter the park
all the kids in their Disney shirts. The day after the wedding we got everyone together and exchanged Christmas presents. Aunt Em. passed out Disney shirts and everyone opened them at the same time. We then told them they got to wear them at Disney. They were so surprised and screaming and some even cried. They were so happy!!
Me and Em on Splash!
Lisa and Grogans Family. His name really isn't Grogan, it's Bill just like my dad's. It's just his new nickname. for Bill Grogans Goat, a song we used to sing as kids.
Briar
The Happy Couple walking up for Pics.I think that is cute that he is holding her dress. She had the cutest teal wedge heels under her dress with a brooch on each one. SO CUTE Congratulations Ryan and Leah Ables!
The Entrance to the Park
Cruella was a crack up!@
All the kids together.I spent months making all the girls dresses and mine. 7 total. They turned out pretty cute I think. It was so much fun making them. Don't those boys look handsome in their tux vests!
Aw! Pretty girls. 
Lisa, Dad, me, mom, Ryan , and Rick
Sisters, sisters... There were never such devoted sisters. Hehehe
Ry and Bribee
Mom and Ryan making pancakes!
papa and pai pai
The happy couple! snigger snigger.Leah is such a good sport. She gave her house over to us for the weekend,and dealt with all the kids. She is so easy going and loving. Our older girls just adore her, and she is so good with all of them. We are so blessed to have her in our family. We love you Leahlila!
Brett lovin the pool
Our 3 older girls. All 9 months apart.
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Well, no wonder I couldn't get a hold of you this week. You were off having fun!! Awesome!! (We missed you at book club though.) And now it's so yucky today, and there might even be snow. Sorry!
Oh, Disneyland! We would love to take our kids there... maybe someday. Looks like you guys had so much fun- we're jealous!
Amy, I am so glad you had such a fabulous time. You really deserved this vacation. What a wonderful blessing family reunions are. The wedding pics look GORGEOUS! You are definitely a talented seamstress. Your dress looked so flattering. You go girl! Love ya!
How fun. It looks like it was a great trip. Those dresses are amazing! What patience you have.
Jessica
Your trip looked like so much fun!! What a reunion--we need one!! I loved seeing your whole family together and it made me sad I wasn't there...Ryan and Leah looked darling and their Briar is so cute. I wish them all the happiness in the world.
Wow!! #1 wow: Those dresses are amazing!
#2 Wow: The awesome pictures!
#3 Taking kids on such a great trip!
Looks like you all had so much fun! Love ya!