And brought along their parents, including Uncle Mark who got a special birthday dinner. After running and screaming and chasing each other around Austen’s house, the three girls went shopping in Westfield at Thinka Dinka Toy Store. Then they played in the park — trying all the slides and swings. Then they had dinner at Tinga Mexican Tangeria. The evening ended with more play back at the house, where Erin played with all the Mini Mouse stuffed toys as she yelled “Mimi!”
Austen went crazy for both her cousins, playing and interacting with them, particularly emulating Emma. Austen would do whatever Emma did, happy to follow her around. There were no fussies, despite the lack of a nap, because Austen was so happy. The laughter was contagious, even for the adults. Mama and Dada were envisioning many future cousin get-togethers.