Hanging with the Cousins

The weekend before Mommy went to Las Vegas, Nana and Grandpa babysat cousins Liam and Joergen for a few days.  While Nana worked, Grandpa was left to watch the boys by himself.  Colin and I decided to help him out for the day, although I'm not sure if it made things easier or harder having another little one running around.  It sure was great to have the three of them together though.

I tried really hard when we first got there to get a picture of all of them together but it proved impossible...

We spent the afternoon having lunch at GG's house and swimming in her pool.  GG just adored having them all together.

Colin and Joergen enjoying some pears together.

GG and Liam ready for their lunch date.

Joergen and Colin had too much fun with their water cups.  Afterwards they shared some chicken fingers and fries.

Another failed attempt to get all three boys looking...

Aunt Jayne walking Colin out after a fun afternoon.

Back at Nana's house that evening I attempted to get another shot of the boys.  I love this one of the three of them playing together.

Nana wanted to get in on the action and hoped to get a good shot of her with three of her grandsons....It was even more difficult than the morning....

I absolutely love this one because ever since Joergen was a little bitty baby he has always hammed it up for the camera.  Liam and Colin on the other hand are a little more tricky as you can see...

Grandpa jumped in on the fun but unfortunately that still didn't help us get a shot...

I finally got one where everyone was looking and it turned out blurry!

I love all of these photos because they capture the joy and chaos of having two toddlers and a preschooler in the house.  Colin loves the chaos and enjoyed every minute of his time spent with his cousins.  He just couldn't get enough.

The following week, Mommy and Daddy arrived home from Las Vegas and headed to Philadelphia so Colin could see his cousins again and we could celebrate Christmas together.  On our way, we made a surprise pit stop at my dear friend Michelle's brand new house.  It was beautiful and so was sweet Bethany.  I loved getting the two of them together.  Michelle and I give each other tons of mommy support over email so its nice to see each other's little ones in person.

Once we got to Aunt Jen's she snapped this photo for us.  We certainly don't have enough family photos so I was very thankful to get this one!  We are all finally back together.

Colin is holding his new present from his cousins, play food!

Colin "giving" Joergen one of his Christmas gifts.

This would be when Colin began perfecting his wrapping paper opening skills.  He insists on finding the edge of the paper and carefully pulling from there.

 

How cute are these two?  They both loves book and animals.  What could be better?  I loved seeing them together like this.

Liam also graciously allowed Colin to help him open his present.

 Colin is not satisfied until all of the paper is off.

All of the boys loved their presents.  Colin has had so much fun with his play food and other goodies since we've returned home.  We are excited that we will likely be living in New Jersery beginning next Fall and we'll have plenty more opportunities to spend time with the Derry clan and the Bonanno family. Can. Not. Wait.