cousins.

Cousin Ella gave herself a haircut. She's independent and full of life. And she's an apparent fan of grape-flavored lip-gloss.

Baby Rowan will be holding onto the lovely blue eyes. His little cheeks are filling out quite nicely. And he seems to have a pleasant calmness about him.

Cousins are moving at the end of summertime. Arizona isn't so very far, thank goodness. I am so glad for blood ties and family love to span the distance. They'll always share slivers of their lives. They'll make occasion to cross paths. And we have all summer to build sustaining bonds of friendship.

Plus Arizona sounds like the perfect place to visit mid-winter, no?