Identify These People

A challenge for you, oh aunties, uncles & cousins:

 Can you identify these children? When were the photos taken? Where? What were the occasions? Who took each photo? Does the cat have a name? 

Respond with your answers in the comments section, and be sure *not* to click in as 'anonymous'! The blog software will protect your e-mail address, but you need to type in your name -- or we won't know who answered correctly!