The Martison's Visit

Brad's cousin Molly and her family were in town from Colorado for Thanksgiving.  They came out to our house one night for dinner.  We were excited to have them over and the kids were really excited to play with their little cousins.  Graham and Hunter are Joel’s age, but they are as tall or taller than Vincent.  Vincent had a hard time remembering they were little and not 5 years old.  Cecilia liked tagging along with the older kids but was very fascinated by Elliot who is 6 months old.  The boys had fun playing in the basement and upstairs and by the end of the night no one was being shy anymore.

Graham, Hunter, Joel and Cecilia playing Hungry, Hungry, Hippo

Dinner time was entertaining.  Vincent had set the table earlier and had picked out where he thought everyone should sit.  We were using our 3 bar stools at the table because we didn’t have enough booster seats for everyone.  Plus my kids think it is super cool to sit on the stools at the table.  Vincent wanted to sit by Graham and Hunter, but they both wanted to be by their dad.  Joel wanted to be in his blue booster seat and Cecilia insisted she was sitting on a stool.  After 3-4 seat changes Vincent wanted Graham and Hunter and himself to have the three stools.  Graham and Hunter ended up by their dad on chairs.  Vincent was in a chair near them and Brad, Kurt and I ended up on stools.  By the time all the rearranging was done Joel was done eating and off playing toys and the rest of the kids were ready to join him.  It was entertaining to say the least!

Most of the kids looking at the camera!

We had a great night getting to visit with Kurt, Molly and their 3 boys!  It is too bad we couldn’t all live closer together and see each other more often.