The Highland Cousins

We spent the Sunday between the Heber Derby and our next reunion relaxing in Highland with my brother and his family, which was a great opportunity for Scott and Katie to get reacquainted with their cousins in smaller setting. Adam was really great about playing with Scotty in the sandbox, despite the massive age gap.



Livvy decided to be Katie's personal guardian, as well as Scott's primary playmate. That might seem like a tall order for one girl, but Livvy has more than enough personality to pull it off. Both our kids were in heaven in the playroom with Maddie and Livvy, and could have stayed there forever.

For some reason, while we were there, Katie suddenly decided to open her mouth for her baby chatter for the first time, rather than the zipped-lip pronounciation that she has been using to date. She still reverted to the zipper-mumble occasionally, but it was a major breakthrough for her.



Aunica is the only person I know who lounges around the house in heels, napping in the yard in a dress. It's like she's just waiting for the photoshoot to begin -- and then her life will effortlessly spill onto the pages of a lifestyle magazine.



I loved being there to visit. Partially, it was just nice to relax in a comfortable room without our kids sleeping with us. But more than that, it was just fun to be with them. Love those guys.