Luke was so excited about vacation! Haylen took Luke on the plane July 24th - first class all the way to see her family in NY (more on that next entry). He did wonderfully on the flight although it was nearly diverted 2 1/2 hrs away at midnight...
Luke with 'Oppie' and Uncle Tommy. We kept dry at Tommy's house, we are grateful. SO much rain. And you guys have a real 'wet' heat in the east. It is no cooler than Phoenix, I can tell you..
Here Luke is very interested in his grandfather, Donald. I think Luke blinked first in this contest.
I joined the gang later and we drove to NJS - New Jersey Shore for a Brokars beach experience.
What is this granular, soft, wet substance? Silicon? I'll stick with carbon based creations thank you..
But, with a little encouragement from mom...
and a little help from family - here Aunt Carol - my father's sister who is so attentive. A few 'so big's' and...
This beach thing is alright!
This is what I mean by being 'surrounded by family'!
My mother, father, nieces Katie and AlisonLuke developed quite a fan club:
Aunt Lori, on her neverending quest for favorite aunt. Luke is still deliberating here.. In all fairness, he could be looking askance at another, less engaging aunt off camera? (Gerry is camera left here, discussing flight of the conchords).
Or looking at these guys? (my cousin Michael and bro in law Chris)
Ally picks up the love fest from Yosemite and dotes on young Luke...
My sister Christine was having fun him every day he was there and we got to see Alex, Ally and Katie (not shown here) - Alex was even brave enough to bring his girlfriend.
Jet lag from Australia for my sister Alicia and her kids, Liam and Alana and husband Gerry. 
Just back from a amazing trip 8 week trip to Australia. Beach is the best cure..
Just back from a amazing trip 8 week trip to Australia. Beach is the best cure..Yes, we did actually spend time with him.
I need a vacation from all this activity! Phew...
