Just in case you hadn't heard...

To see a sneak peak of Emersyn's newborn photoshoot click the link below!!

http://butterflychaserphotography.blogspot.com/2010/07/emersyn-and-little-bit-of-radley.html

Happy Monday!!

Patch up the Pirates

When I was in high school we would have a different "theme" Every Friday during football season to get everyone ready for the big game. A few of my favorites:

1. "Lock up the Leopards" -- we wore dread locks

2. "Bury the Bulldogs" -- we wore all black

3. "Hunt down the Hornets" -- we wore camo

BUT, my absolute favorite was "Patch up the Pirates" otherwise known as "band aid" day. I hate to admit it, but I thought it was fun to wear a ton of band aids and would purchase a large variety from Spiderman to Cinderella. Most of the school got into it and we all looked goofy together. :)

I felt obliged to share a little of my past with you to give you the full effect...

Before I proceed please note a few things:

1. Yes I had a perm

2. Yes we wore "slouch socks"

3. Yes one eye seems to look bigger than the other (due to scanning the picture of course)

4. Yes I have over 100 band aids on (who didn't)

5. Most importantly... look how SKINNY my legs were!! :)

Now after seeing this, you would think that I wouldn't be so surprised for my love of a cute band aid to pass down to my kids. However, when Radley came home from GiGi and Pops it was abundantly clear that he has a love for those "patches", too....

And he makes a mean "pirate face"....

Over the river and through the woods...

to GiGi and Pops' house we go... (actually it's north on Highway 6 exit Marlin and take 77 til you get to Newland drive, but you get the idea...)

Radley is having a BLAST with GiGi and Pops!! How do I know this?!? GiGi has done an awesome job of texting pics of his trip!!

We met in Calvert on Wednesday afternoon to make the exchange and although he was a little weary at first, he has since forgotten all about me, Ryan and Emersyn and is loving every minute of life! He hasn't even really wanted to talk to me on the phone. Makes me a little sad but so thankful that he has such great grandparents that take care of him and spend time with him.

A few snapshots of his last few days...

Off to the zoo with "Karli-bug"

please note the chocolate donuts

Karli giving a tour of the place (seriously, she knows her stuff!)

After the zoo and lunch it was off to a splash pad!

(At this time GiGi and Nana are exhausted but won't give up on their quest to be #1 grandma's of all time!!)

Phew... time for a "rest"...

Glad to see that his nutrition isn't suffering with a stop at Cane's for dinner! HA!

Day 2... the Waco Waterpark!

They ended the day at a local favorite... Rocket Cafe... but for some reason the picture won't upload. Our high school "crew" went to "Rocket" every Friday for lunch. And by "Crew" I mean pretty much everyone in the senior class... we are a small town afterall! :)

Mom has been texting nonstop of all their adventures and I am 100% positive that after they drop him off tomorrow both she and Dad are going to want to take a very long nap!!

Please note that Pops' eyes are already closed in this picture! :)

Thanks for taking such good care of him, Mom and Dad! We love you so much and will see you tomorrow!