A cousin weekend

Henry and I have been trying to keep ourselves busy while George has been on some time consuming (on call every 4 days) rotations. This means we are trying to meet new friends, go to the library, and go for walks (when its not below zero, or single digits - my, our standards are pretty low for what is good walking weather in Wisconsin!). When the weekend rolls around, however, my strategy is to just get out of town. Especially when the weekend is non-existent for George.

Amazingly, Henry handled a 6 hour car ride to Michigan beautifully, despite staying awake for most of the ride. His cousin time was full of energy, silliness, general monkey business, and tom-foolery. Julia and Andrew move at high speeds, so it was out of necessity that Henry learned to pick up the pace or get out of the way. I think he had a good time checking out their toys and being in the midst of a Sanford whirlwind.

Another bonus is that he is so enchanted with dogs that Kendall was an easy and welcomed distraction from toy battles.

Mom requested a "group photo of the cousins." Little did she know she was asking for a miracle. At least, if she wanted a good one. Meaning its easy to capture three bodies, but not with all eyes at the camera and some sort of smile or contented expression on all faces. See below.

Take 1: Started out well, but we're just getting warmed up.

Take 2: Oops, side tracked with some silliness already.

Take 2: Andrew's blanket is a little distracting for him. Actually, make that all of us.

Take 3: Potentially the best we capture, though Andrew still looks like he's up to something.

Take 4: Henry's had enough. We never really recovered at this point. All other proofs involve Henry trying to escape and Julia and Andrew appearing confused or disinterested.