While Grandma, Grandpa, and Auntie Hart were able to come to Austin soon after Madeline was born, there are a number of the Northern lot who, up to now, have only met Madeline in photos.
On Saturday, Madeline got to meet:
- Her Great-Uncle Bobby and his wife Kay (Bernie’s brother)
- Their daughter Karley, who is Maddie’s First Cousin, once removed
- Her Great-Aunt Shirley and her husband Bun (Bernie’s sister)
- Her First Cousin, once removed Barbie and her husband Jamie (Shirley’s daughter)
- Their daughters Jacie, Kelcie, and Allie (who are Maddie’s 2nd cousins)
- Her First Cousin, once removed Chris and his wife Theresa (Shirley’s son)
- Their daughter Abby (who is Maddie’s 2nd cousin)
- Her First Cousin, once removed Barbie and her husband Jamie (Shirley’s daughter)
Got that? Good. There will be a quiz at the end of this post.
It was a big, big day with lots of conversations and easily more than 250,000 net carbohydrates on the table and counter. Wow! So much food, so much excitement. As is her style, Maddie didn’t miss a beat and had a great time with everyone.
Madeline meets Aunt Shirley for the first time. Shirley was so excited to meet Maddie that she abandoned her own child and grandchildren at her house since they weren’t getting ready fast enough. She figured that they could get to Basset in their own car… she had a baby to meet!
Oh Hai!
Maddie with Barbie (Jen’s cousin)
Madeline with her cousin Karly
Madeline with Jacie
Madeline with Allie
Madeline with Abby
Madeline with Abby and Allie
Madeline with Barbie and Allie
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Video of Madeline – Paper is as much fun as the gift sometimes!
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