The Kids' Table

Cousins are those childhood playmates who grow up to be forever friends.
 We had sweet cousin time this long weekend.  We went to Bryan to celebrate Cousin Olivia turning 2! It is always a treat to get to see our "country cousins" and play on the farm.   We never thought the day would come when all 4 of them would be sitting at the table together for dinner.  Yay for the "kids' table!" 

Then we spent time saying goodbye to Cousin Jack.

Jeff, Jenny, and Jack boarded the plane bound for their Romanian home for the next two years today.  Lots of tears have been shed over the past few days. Was really hard to say bye that last time.  We are so thankful we got to have some sweet hang time.  There is a hole here now, but a great void is being filled over there.

Cousins are special.  I grew up with one cousin.  Our world always stopped when Cathy came to visit.  John and I both thought she hung the moon!  We always picked up right where we left off.  She lived far away from us, but I have always felt our hearts are close.  We still pick up right where we left off.. and my kids love their "Aunt Cathy." 

Sean grew up with his cousins much closer.... almost neighbors most of his childhood.  So many inside jokes, hilarious memories,  and just living life together in great ways. We still get to see them often and are now sharing life together with the next generation of cousins.... a new set of cousins at the "kids' table" now!

 

Family is such a great thing!  We are so blessed to be surrounded by two incredible ones.  Cousins are just one sweet part of the whole equation. 

Comments

[Jennifer Dons]

Love this entry and if you've read any of our blog you see what a HUGE part of our lives our cousin Chloe is and our other cousins in Chicago too. We do love our family!