Cousin Avery

Emma's cousin, Avery, came down from New Jersey with his parents, Song-Yol and Sharon, to visit for Emma's 1st birthday. Song-Yol is Song's younger brother. The only time we really see each other is for the kids' birthdays or 100th day celebrations. We joked around and said that the next time we will see them is in February for our second child's 100th day. We wished the kids could see each other more often. Their other cousins from Song's side of the family, Christian, Logan, Jordan and Ethan, all live in California, so we hardly ever get to see them.

It was great to see everyone. Thank you Sharon, Song-Yol and Avery for taking the drive down to visit us and for all the lovely gifts. We can't forget about Grandma Park. She came from California and stayed with us for a week. Emma loved spending time with her. When Grandma Paik and Grandma Park were both in the room together, Emma would only point to Grandma Park when we asked her where her grandma was. Needless to say, Grandma Paik was a little sad since she's the one Emma sees the most.

The Park brothers with their kids.

Look at the concentration.

Avery and Joey playing tug-of-war. Emma and Joey love to play this game as well. Sometimes Emma wins and sometimes Joey does.

"Uncle Song-Yol, can I have your shiny phone? I love cell phones."

"I'm not used to people who wear glasses."

"Avery oppa...where are you going? Don't you like playing in the ball pit with me?"

Avery: "Joey, you can't have my snack. Go get your own."

"Come and get me."

"I'm out of here before Joey gets me."

"Oh no, Joey's going to get me."