Ties that Bind

The family only grows stronger and stronger. My older brother Chad and his little girl Jaycee (aka Booger) and Boo (my mom - instead of grandma we call her Boo), and Mimi (Robyn's mom Denise) - stopped by last night to hang out and meet the little one. I think Booger is becoming a renaissance girl, she is a mere 3-1/2 years old, and she already knows how to multitask. She was really excited to meet Jaxson for the first time. She came through the front door like a beagle on a fox hunt, eyes perked looking for the little one and ready to fill him full of kisses and love. Before Jaxson was born, she was telling her mom that she "really needs Jaxson to get here." She is an adorable little girl that is smart beyond her years.

For the past few years, I have always held Chad's two children and loved them, it was really special last night to see him holding my little bambino. Chad is a truly great father who loves his children more than anything in this world; working for the Child Protective Services (CPS) out of New Braunsfels, it is easy to see that he carries his love for children not only in his family life but also into his professional career. Last night we seemed to have an unspoken understanding between us that I have not felt before. I have always felt like the "little" brother around him (which is not a bad feeling at all), but last night I felt like we finally connected on an different level that was never possible before Jaxson arrived. Many good years ahead - UT football games, hunting trips with Pops (our dad), baseball games, and what ever else may come our way.

Good to see you last night brotha'.