Cousins

Both my sisters and their families came for Thanksgiving this year (minus my dad and Carol, of course. If they had been here it would've been even more awesome!). Gina, David & Elise flew in from CA, Jodi & Jay flew up from NC. It was wonderful.

Elise and Joshua are polar opposites. If something scares Elise, it's bound to make Josh laugh. Elise takes a while (like a week!) to warm up to people, Josh will go to anyone anytime anywhere. Elise is a bundle of energy and can't sit still, Joshua is content to be snuggled and just stay in one place. The one thing they share though, is how unbelievably adorable they both are!

Did I mention how skittish Elise is around new people? Even Joshua (who doesn't talk) is too much for her sometimes. :) Although maybe it was the slightly crazy look on Josh's face that set her off...

Thanksgiving was a huge success. Food, food, food and then we ate some more! Aunties Jodi and Gina helped make some delicious mashed potatoes...

...and Nana outdid herself with the turkey!
There was lots of snuggle time......and Josh and Elise both got to know their newest cousin, Joselyn (due Feb. 19!!!).And seriously...couldn't you just eat her up?!?!
While everyone was here, we had a baby shower for Joselyn......and a birthday party for Elise (it was her first!!!).
Joshua got all dressed up for Elise's birthday and spent a bunch of time in the gait trainer... ...and eventually, Elise warmed up enough to play with him!She even shared her cup with him! Of course Josh thought it was a game, so he promptly threw it on the ground. Elise patiently picked it up and handed it back. And Josh threw it down. After a few rounds of "throw the cup", Elise got fed up and stopped sharing. :)

And have I mentioned how edible she is?!

Oh, I could just eat her up. Except that would probably make her cry. :)