Cousins' Club (part 2)

I know I write a lot about how much we want Grayson to bond with his cousins, but Michael and I both grew up very close with cousins from all sides and we really want that for our son as well.

We were raised around very large extended families, and although we don't see the out-of-town relatives as much as we'd like, the childhood memories and connections never diminish.

There's nothing like family when it comes to celebrating life's ups and working through the downs. We've had both this week, and it's meant lots of special time with family.

For Gray's birthday on Wednesday night we met up with some of the family on my dad's side for dinner and celebration at (where else) McDonald's. Grayson's big cousin Luke helped show him the ropes on the play place and Mike was able to snap a few pictures that capture the love and unique connection that can only be explained as cousins.