BBQ with the Mendez Gang!

While we were in town we had an opportunity to ge together with some of Keven's family. In the past we have seen them at Christmas but this year we are having an Arizona Christmas so it was great to get to see everyone. Keven's cousin Shelia voluntered her house for a gathering and his other cousin Danny cooked up some great food! That is all you need for a party. It was great for Gabriel to get to meet everyone. Technically he already had but the last he saw them he was only 4 months old. Boy was he ready to put on a show this time! He quite enjoyed the music and made a dance floor for himself on the patio. Unfortunately we don't have a video but if you look at this collection of pictures you will get the idea.



How cute is this outfit?!


Gabriel played a little basketball...well, he held it. Doesn't it look like he is getting ready to shoot though ;-)








Cousin Nick let Gabriel play with his Hot Wheels.




Sitting with the boys.


I am not sure if everyone realized it when they got a cup later but Gabriel had touched all of them ;-)


Watching the food being cooked.


Playing with Blanca, Ariel's dog.


Gabriel and Nana Bubbles playing with his Christmas gift.






Just about time to eat.


Empty cup ;-)




The whole gang.


Us with Nana, Tutu and Papa Ed.


More dancing, less pictures!


We distracted him with a flag! Keven, G and Junior.


Gabriel and his cousins, Steven, Jesse, Eric and Claudia.


It was a great end to a great trip. I think we should make this part of the tradition.