Visit from the McLaughlins

Two weekends ago we were treated to a visit from Fran, Denyce and Lilly -- who were in town to show their dog Finny at a dog show. 

It always seems like our time together is rushed -- but I guess that's how it is when you have kids and pets in the mix.

We were lucky enough to see them for dinner for two nights in a row, so we could spend some time with their darling daughter, our niece and Max and Sam's cousin -- Lilly.

It shouldn't be hard to remember how old Lilly is -- since she was born the week after Max in November (just two years removed)...which unfortunately means these cousins will either continually miss each other's birthday parties, or forced to SHARE a birthday party at some point in time...GASP.

Lilly's a pretty well mannered little 8-month old lady.  It was fun to reminisce about how Max was at that age, and to prepare myself again for what I have to look forward to with Sam.  Max was pretty smitten by her as well....

And, of course, he had to show off his mad puzzle skillz to his relatives....

LOL