New Years Eve

New Years Eve is always a big gathering for my mother-in-law's family, and this year we had two new additions to the clan.
Elizabeth doesn't look too happy here, but it's definitely fun to hold a little baby.

Owen made it through dinner without too many interruptions. He didn't really want to sit in the highchair when all the action was going on at the table.

Finally, a decent shot of the two cousins together!

Then we wanted to get a shot of the entire group together. What a good-looking bunch!

But before bed, we had to make sure we got a shot with Aunt Barbara, who is a faithful blog follower. Hi, Aunt Barbara...it was so nice to see you, and thanks for Owen's toy cars (he loves them).

These Were Daddy's

This highchair was Daddy's (and Aunt Leslie's) when they were babies. How cool is it that Owen is now using it when he visits Grandma & Grandpa's!?!

I had to include this picture because it makes me laugh. If Owen could talk, he'd be saying, "Mom, stop taking pictures and give me my FOOD!"

This rocking chair is another piece of Daddy's childhood. It makes me want to run out and buy Owen a rocking chair for home so that we have it for his kids some day!

Meeting Henry

These aren't the best pictures in the world, but I couldn't leave out a mention of our visit to Rob and Gayle's house. Their pug, Henry, and Henry's cage, were a huge hit with Owen.

Gifts with the Kuders

Back in Cleveland we had our Kuder gift exchange. Owen made out again.

Uncle Eric

Owen was a bit apprehensive about Uncle Eric. I think any guy with facial hair makes Owen a bit scared. But this didn't deter Uncle Eric. Eventually Owen got used to him.

Do you remember that episode of the Cosby Show where Bill Cosby gives the neighbor kid, Peter, a ride on his knee? Uncle Eric was trying to re-enact that scene with Owen.

And ultimately Uncle Eric was able to win Owen over because he feed him! There's no better way to win over a kid than to give him some yummy food!

Just Hanging Out

Owen warmed up to Grandpa really well.

And he had no shyness around Aunt Cat. She would hold her hands out, and he would go right to her. He doesn't even do that for Daddy!

A Midas Touch

Owen was really curious about Midas, Uncle Eric's dog. Midas loves to be petted, but he didn't particularly care for Owen's version of a pet, which was a grab and pull of his fur. Midas is 13 years old, which is getting up there for a dog his size, so he spent most of our visit trying to avoid Owen.