Anna and Sarah's Graduation Party

A couple of weekends ago, we headed north to Allentown for a family graduation party.  Two of my cousin Anne's daughters, Anna and Sarah, were graduating from high school and 8th grade respectively, and we were excited to join in the festivities.  I miss my cousins and couldn't wait to catch up!

When we first got there, the boys were beyond thrilled to see that Anne and Bob have a dog... and a SAFE (a.k.a. hypoallergenic) dog for Liam, no less!  They could not get enough of Bingo, who was a great sport and is clearly an awesome family dog.  Joergen chased that poor dog all over the place, barking and carrying on... and I mean Joergen, not the dog!

Outside, J was a little more subdued.  My cousin Jim's youngest daughter, Ella (2), took to Joergen right away-- excited to see someone younger than she for a change!

Liam, on the other hand, immediately took to Sarah.  She couldn't have been more patient or kind to Liam, and we just wish she lived closer-- she'd be one heck of a babysitter!  She spent time showing Liam how to play Guitar Hero, while cousin Chase (or is it Matthew?  Hard to tell the twins apart!) sang on the mic:

Then John, Liam, and Sarah all played Wii together:

The balloons were a big hit with the kiddos.  Sarah and Katie got Liam and the twins all playing a volley game together:

And Joergen was happy with one to himself, which he'd throw as hard as he could and then go chasing after it:

And speaking of throwing, Liam got to try his hand at a game or two of cornhole.  He was a fan... no surprise there!

It was great to have an afternoon with family and to be able to celebrate two beautiful, sweet girls.  Congratulations Anna and Sarah!