Josesph's First Vacation

Per tradition, we spent 4th of July out on Block Island with our Cook family. It was extra special this year as it was Joseph's first trip to BI and his first family vacation. Ethan, James, and Joseph are the 4th generation of Cook's to be fortunate enough to enjoy the beauty of Block Island.

As you can imagine, there are quite a few pictures...here's the link to all of them.
4th of July on BI slide show

Joseph's first ferry ride

 Ethan and Joseph

 The cousins: Ethan, James, and Joseph

 Jopa's first day at the beach

 Daddy and James on Mansion Beach

 James on Ballard's Beach

 Auntie Brandy and Ethan on the Old Harbor jetty

 Nap time for Daddy and Jopa

 Joseph's first BI fireworks

 Uncle Eric, Auntie Brandy, and Ethan off to the 4th of July Parade

How appropriate this last photo is since I'm posting this on the 10th anniversary of the September 11th attacks. God bless America. We remember those who lost their lives that day. We pray for those families who lost their love ones.  And we are grateful to those who protect our country and our family.