Baby Boy Cousin

Back around Christmastime, I took this picture.  A nice family shot of grandkids and grandparents right?  It's also the scene of Pop-pop receiving some big news.  See Grandma and grandkids found out at Thanksgiving that Baby Boy Cousin would be making his appearance in late spring, but Pop-pop was on a big trip and had to wait to find out when he got home.  So when Aunt Vicky took this picture, instead of saying "say cheese!" she said, "say.... 'Aunt Vicky is having a baby!' I love Reina's expression the most, besides Pop-pop's (who still hasn't fully grasped the news.)  Surprise!  

Baby Boy Cousin is a delight. He's handsome and healthy and pretty chill.

Uncle Glenn and BBC on his second day on the planet.

I got the chance to stay with Vicky and BBC on the night after he was born and it was exhausting but so cool to get to spend time with a NEW newborn and his super hero mommy.  He was very sweet and liked to be cuddled, especially in the wee hours of the morning.  I was crazy tired the next day but it was completely worth it.

We had some serious eye contact going on, he was probably amazed at the giant shadows under my eyes.  

So BBC is one month old and I still haven't wrangled all four cousins together for a group picture but that's my goal for July!  Everyone looking at and smiling at the camera.  I can dream right?   Toddler Cousin has adjusted pretty well to her baby brother and Will and Reina are delighted with the new addition to our crazy family.  Reina really enjoys the babysitting role and Will always says he doesn't want to hold the baby or anything like that, but once he's within arms reach, Will is holding his hand or rubbing his blonde hair.  So yes, I need to get that picture taken.  Everyone is growing up so fast!