the Cosgrove Christmas

We were at my parent's this weekend again for the "Cosgrove Christmas" which isn't much about Christmas anymore as it is about getting together with all our cousins for something once a year that's not a funeral or a wedding. It's potluck so you can always count on good food and lots of laughter. This year I apparently didn't use my camera much as these 2 pics are the only ones I got (plus video posted below - which I'm not sure anyone can view).
Here, Grandma Karyn helps WD with his "date" - a WD-sized doll that he fell in love with, kissing and dancing with.

WD also enjoyed the big semi-truck Grandpa Ray saved for him. WD enjoyed stuffing beanie babies in it, and when he was done with that he found that he could also ride around on it. He gets this but you put him on something made for him to scoot around on and he doesn't get that?!?

Thanks to Sut and Row there was a rousing Spoons Tournament going. They played with Rob, Brenna, Cassie, Grandma Karyn, Aunt Amy and even Aunt Gene. And let me tell you - watching (or even hearing) Aunt Gene play made everyone's day!!! Competitive - yes. A hoot - yes. Loud - YES!!! OMGosh - I think the neighbors heard her! But it was a great time (sorry no pics of that).

Christmas #2 - the deep south (part of the state)

Christmas at my parents for #2, and WD had caught on to the gifts and the fun tearing them up.

Here he shows off his Elmo from Aunt Kim and Uncle Mike. He loves it and learned to blow kisses from it. Never mind that Mama has been trying to teach him...but Elmo has it done in less than 30 seconds.

We stopped to see Great Grandma Frances (my grandma, my dad's mom). She was well, all things considered.

Sut & Row show off their gifts from Uncle Mike & Aunt Kim, they LOVED THEM!!! Footballs for "their teams" that were signed by the team members. Row actually hugged his!

Row and Sut taught WD to "feed" Elmo packing peanuts. They ALL giggled and laughed at this.

WD helps Dada open a gift with Rowan looking on.

Family picture by the tree (Karyn, Ray, Row, Sut, WD and Me). [Rob & Dave missing]

Christmas #1 - SNOWED IN!

Christmas #1 was up North at Don & Caroline's. Thank Heavens I was able to get my boss to let me take Christmas Eve morning off so that we could leave then to drive up. We took our time and arrived safely.

This was our car on Christmas day, and it kept coming after I took this picture. It was a LONG TIME digging the car out, and it took half the family in shifts, at least 6 shovels going, and a snow blower too.

Dave prepares to go shovel. I laughed hysterically as this made me think of Big Daddy when "Scuba Steve's Dad" comes to visit!?!?!? LOVED IT!

Uncle John and Aunt Kathy watch WD get started on a gift.

Aunt Kathy and Uncle John passed out after all the festivities.

The Cousins Kara (green), Christi (blue), Danielle (Black), and Anthony (6 weeks in white).

The guys just chillin. Dave w/ Buddy Too, Damon, and John.

WD hangs with (or on) Uncle John - watching everyone outside take turns shoveling the driveway out.

WD is ready for bed with Aunt Cindy and Christi trying to console him (and not doing too well).

Dinner is always a favorite time. After the kids are done, they leave while the adults sit, catch up, or reminisce. (L-R John, Kathy, Dave, Cindy, Bob & the back of Caroline).