Visiting Connecticut - Fun with Cousins

My kids are growing up like I did. No cousins nearby. We usually only get to spend time with Hunt siblings and cousins once a year, so we are thrilled it will be twice (for some) this year.

Our kids and Stuart & Rebecca's kids are all 6 mos to a year apart. Everyone had a buddy to play with - and they LOVED it! It was very entertaining watching them partner up and run around the house together.



I feel very foolish that my camera didn't make it out much the rest of the week while we were back East. (Rebecca, I'll have to snag some pics from you!) While Monday was a full day, we contemplated heading down into the city again on Tuesday. However, more snow was coming. The kids were more than happy to play with one another at home. And, with aunt Rebecca's genius idea, we held our own Winter Olympics. The events included hockey, floor skating - both individual and couples, and free dancing. I can't believe how much I missed without having my camera ready.

Floor Skating

Receiving their medals


While the snow fell the kids bustled around the house having fun.

Wednesday morning while eating breakfast, we watched several (10!) of these guys behind the wire in the backyard. I'm not sure I've seen so many together before. It wasn't long though before one of them found a way to get through into the backyard that they were chased off. (Not to mention we almost hit a couple the night we flew in.)

We said good-bye to Gma & Gpa Hunt and miraculously outfitted all the kids into winter apparel for some sledding. Once again, didn't think to bring my camera. It was pretty chilly, but that didn't stop any of the fun. Clay even tried skiing for the first time. Much harder than he thought! :) Believe it or not, we pulled the kids away after 2 hours!

That evening the Elder came for dinner. What kid (or adult) doesn't love being entertained by singing Elders with a ukulele?!

(Look at those girls right up front, mesmerized)

Thursday, the kids wanted to sledding, again. Bundling up, we headed to Compo Beach, right off The Long Island Sound. Again, forgetting the camera, the kids thoroughly enjoyed playing at the park, and especially collecting shells and crab parts (Clay). It was really pretty - even if it was cold and windy.

After an hour, we headed back to the sledding hill surprised that much of the snow had started to melt, exposing grass. (You wouldn't have known it had warmed up with that nasty wind.) After about 15 mins, the moms called it. Not enough snow, and too cold.

Thursday night, a babysitter came to our rescue and we headed out to dinner with Stu & Becca. It was a delightful evening at a wonderful restaurant followed by taking a drive around Westport. It is such a cool place. Fun shops everywhere with homes that are breathtaking. I kept telling Ryan that I would love to see Connecticut in the Spring. So many trees, I'm sure it's just lovely. And, the homes! Such gorgeous homes.

We had such a fun week. Playing the Wii, kids running on the treadmill with Uncle Stu coaching and supervising, and watching the Olympics after the kids had gone to bed.

Thank you Stuart & Rebecca for having us and showing us such a great time! Just yesterday Lucy says "I miss Matthew. Can we go back to New York?"

I would love to.