Meeting Cousin Olivia

The Martin family has just exploded in 2011.  Braeden was grandchild number 4 born this year and not far behind was number 5.  Russell and Nicole had their baby girl, Olivia, exactly on her due date November 1st.  We were excited to go see the family so we planned on having dinner with them and Michelle's parents.  Tina and Ben were also invited so it became a party.  Olivia and Braeden were very similar in size when born.  We thought we would get a few pictures with the two of them together so they could remember this moment when they are older.

Drew had a lot of fun playing with his cousin Nicolas.  Although it was cold outside we wrapped them in their coats and Russell was a saint and took them out to play in the backyard.  Here are a few shots of Drew during the night.  He loves to sit on steps or anything like that.  He looks so cute.

Tina was definately a proud aunt being able to hold both small babies in her arms.  When Ben is gone with work or other things she is planning on spending a lot of time visiting her niece and nephew.  Carol then took the two boys down to the basement to see her carousel that plays music and lights up.  Both boys loved it so much.

Michelle wanted to get a family picture before we left, but Drew had other plans for the evening.  He was ready to go to bed.  He didn't want to sit still and he didn't want to have his picture taken.  Tina did her best and we are happy we got something.

It was fun to see the kids together and even better to get a great meal out of it.  Michelle's parents and family have done so much over these past few days, weeks, and months.  We have appreciated every minute of it.