My Big Fat Greek Family

My niece Rebi turned one year old during her trip to Florida. To celebrate, we gathered as much of the family as possible at my house for a big, fat, Greek birthday party.

Some cousins drove down from Georgia. Aunts, Uncles and cousins traveled from around central Florida. We all piled into my somewhat-clean house to visit, chat, reminisce, laugh and play.

Know what I love about this picture? No one is holding their own child. :)

Cousin Jennifer holding my nephew Tommy, sister Keri, cousin Carey holding the birthday girl, Uncle Chris holding Carey's daughter Cadyn.

Me, my cousin Carey, my Dad, and my sister Keri. So much love here.

Some of my extended family. Believe it or not, this isn't everyone. In fact, less than half of my greek cousins are represented. (And none of the cousins on my mom's side are here.)

Yes, I have a big family. And we're all pretty close. I love that we get together for events and celebrations whenever we can. This event was particularly meaningful for me, because the last big family gathering occurred for my cousin JJ's funeral.

This was pure celebration and love! I felt such joy at being surrounded by all of these aunts, uncles and cousins.

Me=thankful <3