A Cousins Weekend!

The Feuers came to visit and meet Declan and we had a blast. The three Kraft cousins were together for the first time. Boys, boys, boys! They are each a year apart could not be funnier, each independently and especially when interacting with each other. We were so happy that they came to visit us and it was a special time to spend together. Thanks, Katie, Scott, and Sammy! We love you!

Aunt Katie meets the little man.

Sammy's excited not be the littlest cousin anymore!

The two big cousins chow down.

And have some fun with Uncle Doc.The two big boys may have been more interested in tussling over a cup than the book Katie is reading, but they got along great!

We enjoyed a number of fun activities and outings with the Feuers, starting with a trip to the zoo.

Liam and his pal the gorilla.

Serious Sam.

Playful Sam!

All three are captivated by the elephants.

Another outing was to Liam's class Shabbat dinner with his friends from the JCC day care. Thanks to Sarah, Matt, and Claire for hosting. We had so much fun!

Rex, Claire, Finley, Liam, Cate, Paul, Max, and Max. What a crew!

Aunt Kathy was in town from Philadelphia to visit, so she and Aunt Peggy came over for a breakfast and to see the three boys in action.

Aunt Kathy and Declan, fast friends.

The three cousins and their aunts!

Terena and Pat babysat all three boys so we could go out to lunch. It was sooo nice of them and sooo nice for the moms and dads (and uncle) to go out together! Thank you, Babcia and Grandpa!

Another outing was a walk to see the horses at 4 Mile Park and the ducks and geese on the lake at Garland Park.

Ages 1 and 2, and already in deep discussion. World peace? The deficit? The merits of raisins over Goldfish as a snack? Your call.

Quack quack.

Honk honk.

Once considered so sweet (especially when compared to his older cousin), Sam is becoming a rascal, with funny behavior truly befitting of a 1-year old.

May was Sammy's obsession the entire time he was at our house. He loved her from the moment he arrived, and spent much of his time crawling around, trying to follow her.

Luckily, the feeling was mutual. May can spot the most likely food dropper a mile away.

Nostalgic for his bouncer days?

He really is still a sweet little boy!

And it is hard to compete with this one for trouble-maker and ham of the family, at least for now.Aunt Katie gets a taste of salty I-just-woke-up-from-a-nap Liam.
Brotherly love.

Capturing the three boys in one shot!

A Madden family shot. Could mom's hair be any greasier? Take a shower!

Thanks for a great visit, Feuers!

Don't worry. We didn't forget about Declan. The little guy is growing and changing daily, and we're having so much fun with him!

Declan gets his first bottle from Dad!

And shows off his bod with mom.

Thrown over the shoulder like a sack of potatoes.

Working it during tummy time.

Kicking it in his bouncer.

Ditto, but naked.