The Cousins Meet Woody

Last weekend, my sister (Lindsey), husband (Brooks) & new baby (Woody) were spending their first weekend in Prattville. This was going to be the first time that all 4 cousins met. Let all of the failed photo opt attempts begin!

First off, we had no idea how Jake would be. When we were at the hospital when Woody was born, Jake could have cared less. He was very uninterested in baby Woody. Well, something has changed over the last month, because this go around, he was OBSESSED with Woody. As soon as Lindsey & Brooks walked in the door, they put Woody down in his carrier. My mom got up to go pick Woody up and I thought that Jake was going to knock her down trying to get to Woody first. After a slight shoving match to pick Woody up, Mom won, but Jake was right on her heels pulling at Woody to hold him. (I give Woody's parents credit. They kept their cool as my grimy excited 3-year-old tugged and begged to hold their child.) Jake kept looking at Woody touching him. He kept saying that Woody had "beautiful feet" and "beautiful hands". He also told my mom that she needed to share and it was his turn.

A very excited Jake

First picture of all 4 cousins together - Marrell (3), Woody (1 month), Maddox (8) & Jake (3)

Checking out the new cousin

Typical picture fail. I was trying to get a picture of Nana & Gran with their 4 grandchildren. Instead, I got a blurry picture, Marrell freaking out, Jake looking like he is picking his nose, Maddox's eyes are closed & Woody looks like he is taking a poop. Definitely frame worthy.

My 2 little messes. They really are like brother & sister. They love each other so much. They get very excited when they see each other and cry when they have to leave. But, all that time in between, they fight. Over everything. Then make up. Then fight again.

The 2 calm cousins. Maddox & Woody

Can't wait until Woody is old enough to join this wild bunch!