We grew up together. Not like 'we-saw-each-other-every-once-in-a-while' grew up together, but we really grew up together. I saw my cousin, Cory, almost every day. I remember playing outside on the trampoline on warm summer evenings, or playing hide and go seek; all while listening to the cackle of our mothers' laughs coming from inside the house. Those are some of my best memories.
Our lives paralleled each other. We started school together; had the same friends; played sports; and graduated high school together. We went to the same college for our first year; got married within a year of each other; and then had our first child one year to the day apart from each other. It feels like calling him my cousin isn't description enough to explain how involved we are in each others' lives. We are only 6 months apart in age, so maybe I should call him my twin-cousin?? ha ha ha!
While I was in New Mexico for Easter, I FINALLY got to meet my newest little crush. Yes, I have a crush on her. She's adorable.... how could I not have a crush?? I'm so happy that I got to take her first set of pictures! And I'm proud to show her off as the newest member to my family.
One more thought... a note to this little sweetheart's mama... Tiffany, I couldn't have imagined a better match for Cory. He has teased me, picked on me, and poked at me since we were toddlers. This is also how I saw him tease any other girl that has been in his life, so naturally I thought that this is how he would treat his wife. I was dead wrong. The sweetness that I see in his eyes when he looks at you, and the softness to his touch when he reaches for you is heartwarming. You are the perfect piece to his puzzle. I mean this both figuratively and literally, as those who have seen your height difference know that you snuggle under his arm just perfectly!! ;o) I'm honored to call you my twin-cousin-in-law! You are a fabulous mother to this little angel. :o)
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