Cousin Madison Visits

Last weekend Uncle Tommy, Aunt Jackie and our only (as of now) cousin Madison came to Ohio to visit us. This was especially nice because we weren't able to make it to Michigan to see the Sicilia/Kelly side of our family this year due to the weather. I think we were all a bit nervous about Madison taking the 2.5 hour drive, but she did fine and had a very fun time with the Dudes. She especially enjoyed all of the cool new toys the dudes got for Christmas as you will see in the following pictures


Uncle Tommy (with Nico) and Aunt Jackie (with Aidan)


Uncle Louie, Aunt Nikki & Madison

Aunt Nikki & Madison

The Dudes & Madison opening presents

Uncle Tommy playing with Nico by pushing Madison on Nico's bike

Madison checking out 'Cota' the dinosaur

Something Madison picked up from Uncle Sammy?

Uncle Tommy pushing the Dudes on their bikes

The Dudes and Madison playing in Elmo's kitchen (look closely at how happy Madison is, she really enjoyed this toy).

Madison checking out the dogs, Abby & Emma. They had to wait outside until the calmed down and Madison had a chance to check the place out before they could come in.

The Dudes trying to give Madison a kiss at the same time.

Aidan using Uncle Tommy as a trampoline

Aidan overly aggressive in his attempt to give Madison a kiss

One of the goals of the visit was to try to get a good picture of the three cousins together. The following pictures are evidence of our effort. Unfortunately, for Grandma K, we didn't get a great one.

First attempt - Aidan hits Nico while Aunt Jackie rescues Madison from the fray

Second attempt - strategy is to separate the twins. Aidan is not happy. Everyone now has a remote control to play with to try and distract them from one another

Probably the best we did. Aidan stopeed crying, but you can still see the tears in his eye (ironically he is the only one smiling). Nico and Madison seem disinterested.

Yet another attempt. I held them all, but we didn't get a good shot.