Cousin Love

Some of my favorite childhood memories are of spending Sunday afternoon at my Grandparent's farm in Greenback with my cousins.  I was 10 when they moved from there but I can vividly remember all the trouble we got in to fun we would have there.  That is why I am so happy for Drew and Anna Kate that they have several cousins (most that are very close to their age) that they get to grow up with. We have gotten to see each of them over the last couple of weeks which is pretty special since that is something that happens far too seldom!  Drew and Anna Kate have really loved getting to play with them all!

 We got to see "baby Rylee" for breakfast a few weeks ago. Anna Kate loves babies so she especially loves getting to see her.  Rylee is the only girl first cousin Anna Kate has so that makes her even more special!

 We also got to go to Raylan's house a couple of weeks ago for a birthday party for Uncle Billy.  Drew and Anna Kate really enjoyed playing with him (and tearing his house apart).

 We went to see Price play football on Sunday afternoon.  The weather was wonderful and the company was even better. Drew and Hayes especially liked playing their own game of football during half time.

 Cousins! Drew and Hayes have always had fun together but can be known to get into "tussles" usually over belongings. They played wonderfully together at the ballgame.

 We went to dinner afterward and the kids all got to sit at a table by themselves! Price was in charge. He is a great big cousin!

 We went to Price's house for his birthday party last weekend. Drew and Anna Kate's second (or maybe it is thrid?) cousins, Caroline and Andrew, were there too.  We really don't get to see them often so that was a special treat.  Anna Kate really enjoyed some girl time.  And I commented while we were taking this picture that we have finally reached the age that everyone will at least sit down for a group picture. This.is.huge! It may still be a little much to ask to have everyone looking and smiling but we'll take it!

Helping Price open his gifts. Like I said, Price is a great big cousin and is usually very patient and kind to the "little" kids. I would say that is a tough position to be in sometimes and he does great!