Tuesday, July 1, 2008

What Did The Five Fingers Say To The Face?


We had the most delightful treat this week - a visit from Uncle Bradley! I got the word only a couple weeks ago that he was able to take some of his leave time, and I managed (barely) to keep it a secret from my parents. He flew in on Friday afternoon and we kept him all to ourselves on Saturday. We played games and went to the zoo and got ice cream and shopped for rock-climbing shoes, all the while being constantly amused by tales from his most recent adventures.

There were a couple times during our zoo outing when I half expected security to escort us from the premises. This was the other one.


Uncle Bradley was a huge hit with Andrew. I think the highlight was getting to play "crash" with him on my bed. He's still talking about it.


And now for the best part. On Sunday morning, Bradley and I took off for Rock Hill where my mom was visiting her father while her mother was traveling. Bradley hid behind a bush at the side of the house while I lured out my very confused mother. I'm so glad to have her reaction on video for all posterity - it was all I was hoping for. And I'm so sorry you have to endure my overly loud remarks - I've got to learn to shut my yap when I'm recording.

12 comments:

Heather Iverson said...

What a fun post. I loved seeing your mom get so excited to see Bradley and the crash video is just too cute.

Aww, it was neat to see your grandpa in the background. He is such a sweet man. :o)

Dave, Ami, Hadleigh Claire, Annelise, and True said...

Wow, I LOVE surprises like that!

Brea said...

That was all absolutely precious. Made me smile lots!

Unknown said...

I love the "Christy's here too" after-thought that your mom said. Ha ha! Love the reaction.

nannykim said...

Wow what a fantastic post!!!! It was so good to see Harry too!! Where is Pricilla?????? Very refreshing---YIKESSSSSS

trmills said...

Your mom made me cry. We're going to be just like that with our boys. I loved the "you can never go away again" comment. :)

Georgia Girl said...

Awwww...that is so precious! This post brought tears to my eyes.

PS - about the last blog you posted...when are you coming to RH again, can you stop in to potty train my boy?!?!! Sounds like it went so well and somewhat painless.

Unknown said...

That is awesome!

The Elliotts said...

I love fun surprises! Sounds like you guys are doing well!

Jenni said...
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Jenni said...

First of all, how do you get 9 comments on one post? You are my only comment on my latest post and you don't even know my current hair color (ask Em why she hates me and will never comment on my posts). Secondly, I completely quoted from your e-mail in my latest blog without permission, so let me know if I have permission. Thirdly, I'm glad I'm out in the open about my stalking ways and also I'm the one who deleted my previous comment due to technical errors. Fourdly, can I add you to my blog links so I don't have to go through Emily's (the one who hates me) blog to get to yours?

The Carsons said...

That video was PRICELESS. Made me all teary...great job catching it!