CousinFest 2013, part 4 (Crazy Eyes and Birthdays)

Vivian and Weston are now 3-year-olds. In honor of their birthdays, we opened presents and had some fun. These aren't the best shots of Viv and Westy--I was in an awkward spot for taking pictures--but you get the idea.

The non-birthday cousins were happy to get some birthday party favors, and looked pretty fancy in their animal headbands.

 



Owen and Vivi look ferocious as lions!

 


Westy is a cute blue-eared elephant.

Hannah and Ethan are cute little monkeys. Or are they mice?

The Cousins-Crowding-Together-on-the-Couch Contest has been a tradition since 2009, when the cousins increased from two to four. Crowding wasn't an issue back then, as you can see in this adorable photo. All four sweeties fit on less than half of the couch!

There was still plenty of room in November of 2010 when babies Vivian and Weston joined their siblings and bigger cousins for the first six-cousin photo session.

As kids seem to do, these six cousins have been growing and growing. We'll squeeze 'em in a row as long as we can, but eventually we may have to rearrange for comfort.

Here they are during the October CousinFest weekend. This is the first time we've held the Crazy Eyes Event, which was well-received by the adults and almost all of the kiddos. Vivi wasn't as keen on wearing crazy eyes as her sister and cousins were, but when you've got beautiful dark brown eyes and luscious eyelashes, why cover them with goofy glasses?

Time for cupcakes and candles...Happy Birthday, Weston and Vivian. May all your birthday wishes come true.