Last Saturday this place was packed with people. Norma and Kurt organized a family and friends meet-up, and people came from near and far to meet Finn, Lily, us and of course each other. There were about 30-40 people here, and about half of us shared the same last name, a fact that didn't cease to amaze Finn. In a way, this trip has been a homecoming for him. Not only do people speak his mother tongue, they also share his name. Of course he misses his friends and family back home, but he has roots in two worlds and we want him to be comfortable in both. It's definitely great to be part of such a nice big family, not to speak of the awesome circle of family friends! It's quite the clan of siblings, cousins, uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, second cousins and everything in between. It took me quite a while to figure out family relationships, and it can still be confusing at times. But as auntie Christel put it: "As long as I am not my own grandmother, I'm fine!"
Here are some pictures. At one point I stopped taking them as I was too busy eating and visiting, so I didn't get nearly everyone.
The clan has arrived!
Auntie Christel, David, Danny and Lily, licking the icing off yet another brownie.
Norma, Finn, Colin, Stacey and Austin
Willy and his uncle Kurt, enjoying the fruits of their hard labor (perfectly grilled juicy burgers!)
Finn and Lily went to play outside for a while. We were supposed to all be outside, but if you look at how they are dressed you can guess why we chose the house instead. :)
Kale, Kristine, Christel
Cousins Heidi and Brian. They promised to come visit us in Bavaria next spring. We can't wait!!!
Neil's cousin Erika did an awesome job entertaining Finn and Lily for hours.
Neil, Brian, Danny (all cousins) and Norma.
And the BBQ crew! Kurt, Willy and Norma's cousin Ed (aka Elvis).
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