Here's the story in pictures:
One of the highlights this year was meeting our new cousin, Lennyn. She is the daughter of Jeff's cousin Matt and his wife Molly. She was born in April--2 months older than Kaitlynn--and is just precious! She's already crawling (OK, more like scooting, but she can get across the room in mere seconds!) and is such a happy and contented baby.
Here's Lennyn checking out her cousin Kaitlynn.
Cute cousins--both blond and blue-eyed!
And Cousin Ryan's and girlfriend Kelly's puppy (yes, I said puppy) was another new addition this year. She is a precious 5-month old pup that enjoyed keeping watch over the babies.
Grandma Patti soaked up lots of time with her precious baby girl Lennyn!
And speaking of grandmas, Jeff's mom Nana and Grandpa Dave met Kaitlynn for the first time this trip. Nana really soaked it in, too!
Aunt Mary enjoyed some cuddles with Kaitlynn, too.
Cousin Jon got in on the action, too. He claims to not be a baby person and to have never held a baby before, but he looks like such a natural!
Every year the gang looks forward to lots of poker and euchre in Uncle John's basement.
And just like last year, Collin managed to get skunked -- this time with Jeff as his partner!
All the ladies really enjoyed exchanging "girl gifts."
Connor had a great time this year now that he is older and really enjoyed getting to know everyone. He and his cousin Liam played so well together and had a blast!
Aunt Katie made these awesome capes for both Liam and Connor, and the boys were so cute running around in them. Connor kept calling Liam "Super Liam" -- as in, "Mom, where did Super Liam go?" So sweet!
Connor also enjoyed time with his baby sister, as usual.
And Daddy was able to spend quality time with his little princess, too.
Kaitlynn worked SO hard to be cute for Thanksgiving...
But it just plain wore her out!
Hope you all had a blessed Thanksgiving!
Loved seeing all of the pictures. Looks like you guys had a trip packed full of fun. Kaitlynn was successful in her desire to be cute for Thanksgiving - just precious. Can't wait to kiss those cheeks. :-)
ReplyDeleteLoved all the pictures! I think that I see a resemblance between Connor and Liam??? Kaitlynn looks so sweet....I'm really missing her cuddles! MeMe
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun family time you guys had! And how fun that they all got to meet sweet little K. She was especially cute on Thanksgiving, her hard work paid off! So glad you guys had fun. I'm sure you have so much to do getting settled back in. I'm sooooo looking forward to seeing you guys next weekend! :)Can't wait!
ReplyDeleteFUN! FUN! FUN!! Great pictures, Lauri! This looks like it was a fabulous Thanksmas! I need myself a leopard suit like Miss Kaitlynn's! I greatly admire it! =) Of course, I wouldn't look nearly so cute! The picture of her sleeping on her Nana's shoulder is so sweet.
ReplyDeleteAnd, I might want a cape like Conner's to go with the leopard suit! =) Glad to see your fun family holiday!