Back to the East Coast

As most of you know, my mom is going through a little battle and having some rounds of chemo, so that is why we continue to bounce back and forth to the east coast.

My cousin, Christopher, and his family were also on the east coast from Germany, so Brock and I managed to make a little weekend stop in Connecticut first to see family. The last time I saw Christopher was eleven years ago - before his wedding to Julia, before my wedding, and before his adorable children came along, Benjamin and Philipp. We had some catching up to do!!

Christopher, Brock & Julia - Brock is more interested in the water below them! (we were at the beach)

Another cousin, Jeffrey, was going to be visiting Connecticut as well - and there were two children in his family we had never met - Lucia and PJ. It was wonderful to see big brother Henry again too!

Jeffrey & Brock

 We had a great time in Connecticut visiting with so many family - and so many little ones!! It was great to see Brock had so many wonderful cousins all over the world!

Henry, Brock & Lucia 

PJ, Uncle Mike, & Brock

Benjamin, Brock & Phillip

Brock did so many new things while he was there too!

Brock played in the water at the beach (in a tide pool... and anyway, it's the Sound, so nothing like the waves at the North Carolina beaches!)

Brock played on the swings at Gould Manor (a park in Fairfield his Mommy, Uncle David and Uncle Brian used to play at)....

Brock learned how to make stuffed cabbage from his Aunt Beverly....

 Brock relaxed on a float with Aunt Christine....

Brock kept Uncle Sam's big recliner warm for his return....

Brock tried his first Cheerio (once it found his way to his mouth)....

 .....But mostly hung out with all of his cousins (and cousins of cousins!)

Hannah, Olivia, Sophia, PJ (4 1/2 months), Philipp (3 years), Sam, Noah, Benjamin (6 years), Brock (6 months), Lucia (2 years), Henry (5 years), Drew, & Thomas (2 1/2 years)     (years are only for direct cousins to Brock)

 

 

Then it was on to North Carolina.....

Where Brock got to hang out with his Uncle David! 

 And play with some cool new toys Grandma Debbie and Papa bought for him....

 And some non-toy new things too!

 It was a nice visit and we were glad we could be there to help my Mom.