Cousins.

I really didn't grow up with cousins at least not in the way that a majority of my friends did.  It always kind of made me sad that I didn't have that closeness with them.  Recently, Ella has been seeing a lot of her cousins.  I hope that she'll be close with a few of them as they all get older.  She's very fortunate with her Cousin Maddox.  He's going to be ten this year but is easily the sweetest little boy.  He's so great with Ella and he's really patient with her. 

Ella and Irish

 On the boat with Oma Grandma Washie

Playing dress up with (second) cousin Mikayla