Cousins, Cousins Everywhere!

This Sunday, we had a wonderful, impromptu, surprise visit from my cousin Susan, her husband Dennis and son Sean. They live in the Milwaukee swuburbs, but were visiting LegoLand in Schaumburg and were able to drive a bit further south to meet the twins in person!

We were so excited to get together - I had not seen them since their May wedding. Evie and Gavin bonded to them immediately, and they cannot wait to meet their next cousin: Susan's baby, who is due in February!

Diana was already spending the afternoon with us, so that worked out great. She 'fessed up that she didn't know how to play patty-cake, so Evie taught her:


"Now Auntie Di, clap your hands like this, and do it when I do!"


Gavin contemplates knocking over Sean's block tower:




Susan plays with Evie while Gavin looks on:




Evie is drawn to Susan's watch (the twins just love watches and shoelaces!):


Sean tells the twins what they can look forward to at age 7:






Gavin shows Dennis one of his favorite Wii games (favorite to throw on the floor, that is!):


Then Evie joined them at the musical table:


Evie cuddles with Sean:


"Sean, can you show me how to play the Nintendo DS? Mom & Dad say I'm to young, but I think I can do it!"


Gavin needs a "Mommy minute" amidst all the excitement:


Auntie Di fed Evie her veggies:


Then gave her a box-ride:


Here is our happy group of cousins:

What a great afternoon we had! We are so glad that everything fell into place and we got to spend time together!