Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins, oh my!

Nina got to meet more of her family this past weekend as Aunt Andrea, Uncle Owen and her 18-month-old cousin Lucia came to visit. Lucia is quite amazing. She runs around and is beginning to say a few words ("shoes!", "duck!", "juice!" - yes everything has an exclamation point), but it is her non-verbal communication that is really cool. She pats the ground next to her if she wants you to sit down. She loves to bring you your shoes and take hers off. She seems to understand most things you say to her and can point out all the people in the room. She was curious about baby Nina ("Bebee!") but mostly she enjoyed breaking in Nina's toys!

At first, Lucia got quite jealous when her mom would hold the baby. She would hold her arms up demanding that Andrea also hold her. Of course as soon as Andrea gave Nina to someone else, Lucia totally lost interest and would scamper off on some other adventure. It was fascinating to see this special mommy bond!

Auntie Andrea holding Nina. Don't let Lucia see!

Uncle Owen, obviously an old pro at this.

Lucia admires her cousin.

She is very helpful in the kitchen!

Getting ready for a bath.

Bundling up the girls for a trip to the mall.

Who says you can't nurse discreetly?

Lucia explores the flower beds. Much more interesting than the shops.

Nina looks forward to future trips to Bloomy's.

How the dads spent the weekend.

Lucia tours Palo Alto in the baby jogger.

Princess of the Universe.

It was a wonderful visit! We miss them so much all already. I am still using the patented soothing techniques that Andrea showed me. They work like a charm on Nina. We look forward to getting the girls together again. I leave you with one final shot ...

aawww!