Cousin Fun

It's always a good time when it's spent with cousins, and this weekend was no exception. Aunt Jill brought Ava and Reid out for a visit, and Uncle Jeff, Aunt Kristin, and Jace and Finley joined us on Saturday night as well. They definitely wore each other out, as we had ours in bed by 7:00 tonight! Another noteworthy moment this weekend was when Ella lost her second tooth. This time she held onto it (though she still refused to let us pull it), and is anxiously awaiting the tooth fairy's arrival.

Warmer weather means this girl gets to wear her gnome coat.

They wanted to walk together after picking Ella up from school.

"C'mon guys!"

He wanted me to take a picture of him with his puppy.

The highlight of Ella's week was the arrival of eggs at school. They'll hatch in 21 days, and she got her chance to turn the eggs last week.

Ella received a belated birthday gift, and she was pretty excited.

On Friday we attended "Parent's Night" at Jack's preschool. This was his art display.

Maeve pushing around a toy that I played with as a kid.

Ella lost her second tooth! This time she didn't lose it before the tooth fairy came.

So handsome after his haircut!

Ella's pedicure.

These girls are so cute together, both spunky and independent. And with older siblings that take their toys, they know how to stand their ground:)

Jace brought his new garbage truck to play together with Jack. What a pair!

Jack's new haircut reminds me of my dad when he was a kid. 

Sweet Ava and Maeve.

Playing a game.

Jeritt found this denim blazer at his dad's house (it's from the 70's), and decided to wear it out on Saturday night.

Austin!

Last night we returned from our annual winter trip to Austin, Texas, to visit Aunt Abby, Uncle Brian, Maya, and Gary (the cat). Once again, we really lucked out with some amazing weather. And we made the most of the sunshine with plenty of park trips, a picnic, and golf. We spent Sunday morning at the Thinkery, Austin's children's museum. The kids were great travelers, and we couldn't ask for better hosts. We're already looking forward to next year's trip!

Meeting the pilots.

Flying the plane!

Just doing some light reading.

Starting the trip with a visit to this crazy place!

Maeve had a blast.

Pushing Maya in the swing.

Big girl!

What a silly boy.

She insisted on bringing her cowboy boots. "Mom, it's Texas!" 

 

Maya and her mama.

We checked out the Thinkery on Sunday, which is a pretty cool children's museum.

Uncle Brian helping out with his engineering skills.

Uncle Brian reading to Ella.

Going on a hike.

Maeve needs to learn to share. Fortunately, Maya wasn't too bothered.

Setting up scenery for her puppet show.

The puppet show.

Maeve got a little jealous of Maya at times.

Jack and his best friend, Gary.

Ella reading to Maya.