Norlander Family Reunion (Texas-style)

A few days after Christmas I was able to take the kiddos and join my parents, siblings, and nieces/nephews in Bryan, Texas. (Unfortunately, Seth had to stay home to work on his dissertation, but he got a lot done while we were gone.) The kids especially enjoyed getting acquainted with their cousins Nathaniel and Cleo, whom they had not yet met. Memorable family activities included: playing multi-generational kickball, shooting off fireworks on New Year's Eve (Benjamin LOVED this--talked about it for days...), seeing a huge "Christmas in the Park" lights display, and all 10 of us out-of-towners departing on the same flight for Dallas.

Benj, Talia, and cousin Cleo watching VeggieTales
Cousin Audrey Mae reads to Benj

Talia loves having Cleo's undivided attention
Auntie Coryn gives Talia her first haircut

Benj & Cleo play with their masterpiece train track (notice in the background it goes all the way underneath the table)
Cleo, Talia, Mima, and Benj take a walk in the park
Benj, Cleo, and Talia at the Bryan Children's Museum