Kissing Cousins
By Paul Vernon on Jul 6, 2009 in Abi
Abi and her cousin Sem couldn’t be more different. She is energetic, outgoing and a talker. He is mellow, easygoing, and pretty quiet. Abi is determined to do everything Sem does, and play with everything he plays with. Sem is determined to get away from Abi.
After a few days, they have gotten a little more used to each other – and we have learned that sometimes we have to take Abi (by herself) to the local park so Sem can play quietly by himself for a while.
Sem is really sweet, and a great eater. Abi is learning from him to enjoy her food a little more, while Sem is learning from her that interaction with other kids has its place.
We have some pictures of their first few days together, playing together with Sem’s Opa Gerhard at Jeremy’s baseball game. Abi and Sem enjoying a Strawberry Cheesecake (look at the ecstasy on his face!), and some cute ones of the two of them in their Sunday best.
Paul, those pictures are adorable.
Those picture’s are so cute! Those two little cousins look a lot alike. How close in age are they? What a special time!
In this picture they were 16 months and 23 months … so 7 months apart! We thought they looked alike too!
Dear Paul and Lori,
What a joy to see the new generation of Vernons! What fond memories they bring to mind of Paul, Jeremy, and Jessica at those very same ages. The strong family resemblences are heartwarming to me. Thank you for sharing them so beautifully!
All my love,
Kathleen