Anstead Reunion:
We attended the 52nd annual Anstead Family Reunion (Susan's family) at the Delaware Seashore the weekend of June 24 - 26, 2005.  There were about 60 total Ansteads in attendance, including all of Susan's family!  Michael and his cousins really seemed to enjoy each other's company, and it was great for him to see his Aunts and Uncles too!  Plus all the extended family!

Cousin Pam made us these great shirts!	Happy Birthday Mom Mom! Those of us who headed down early took Mom Mom to a yummy birthday dinner at Jake's Seafood House in Rehoboth.	Cousin Ryan and Michael
Cousins Ryan and Madeleine reading to Michael	Cousin Alison (actually 2nd cousin, once removed!), Michael and Daddy	There's Michael's belly button!
Michael & Daddy with Michael's Uncles	The Anstead crew!  A handsome bunch!	I love Aunt Kristine and she loves me too!
I can use a fork all by myself!	The Anstead crew out to breakfast.	Happy cousins Mark and Ryan.

On the beach:
We spent our beach-time at Rehoboth Beach.  They're just completing a major beach replenishment project, and the beach is far better than it's ever been.  You can even see one of the dredging barges in a few pictures.

First approach to the ocean	Michael & Mommy	Daddy & Michael
I have the best Mom Mom!	Daddy, Michael & Mom Mom	Splashing in the water
Daddy & Michael	Mommy & Michael on the boardwalk	Playing in the sand
Playing in the sand	Mommy & Michael	Playing in the sand
Playing in the sand

Funland:
Funland is a small amusement center on the boardwalk in Rehoboth Beach.  Michael got his first chance on the kiddie rides!  His favorites were the firetruck, spaceship, and the ball pit.  Throughout Rehoboth, there were many young Eastern Europeans working for the summer.  They were the most friendly and helpful staff we've ever encountered at the beach.  Plus we got to meet people from Russia, Ukraine, Romania, Poland, Bulgaria, Slovakia, and Belarus!

Michael's very first ride	On the merry-go-round	Ding ding goes the firetruck!
Zoom on the spaceship!	Michael and Daddy on the gondola ride	Swings!
A very attentive driver.	Ball pit!	Coming down the slide

Around the house and town:
We had a cute little cottage 4 blocks from the beach.  Michael especially seemed to enjoy the huge screened porch.

Matching Veggietales shirts	Mommy & Michael	He's escaping!
All tired out	Michael and his FAVORITE book	Picnic on the porch
Reading Michael's favorite book. (with Conny there too!)