*Wandon...the name of Champions*

Last Saturday I spent the day with my brother's family.  We went fishing down at the Alma pond and of course we didn't catch any fish but we had fun. We weren't exactly sure how long we would stay for the simple fact Lynnlee who just turned 2 doesn't really have the attention span to fish for long. I think she had more fun talking to the fish than she did holding her tiny fishing pole. She was way cute though!

Alexis our 10 yr old who has blossomed into a beautiful and smart young lady learned not only how to bait her fish but also to cast it out into the water. You could just see the sheer happiness of her accomplishments on her face each time she cast her line across the water. I was one proud aunt!!

I always laugh at the things kids say but that day I laughed a lot!! Lynnlee is talking way more these days and she is quite funny! She definately takes after her dad on the humor. She loves her uncle Landon but she has a hard time saying his name so it always comes out Wandon!! Wandon didn't join us until later that afternoon  because he's not a fishing type of guy. Him and my brother chipped golf balls around in the back yard for a while until the girls found out and wanted to join them.  We opened the door and Lynnlee spotted Wandon...

Lynnlee: Wandon!! Wandon!! (running as fast she can towards him) Wandon!!

Wandon:  Lynnlee!! (still chipping away not even looking at her)

Lynnlee: Wandon I need you!! Wandon I need you!!

Wandon: (turning towards her) You need me, what's wrong?

Lynnlee: (her arms raised in the air) Hold me Wandon!!

I  am not sure whose smile was bigger hers or his!! I know deep inside his heart melted just a little bit knowing that this little person needed him and only him for that small moment in time. It was way sweet!! I think he got a small glimpse of what our future holds whenever our family comes along.

Alexis and I have always had a special bond that makes me smile when I think of how much we have grown up together. I say that because I was only 15 when she was born  and ever since she has been my best buddy! We share secrets, sneak away for ice cream, and have lots of conversations that anyone listening in on would be laughing hysterically at us. Here was our most recent conversation:

Alexis: Boonya (that's my nickname I have had since grade school) How tall are you?

Me: Oh I don't know maybe 5'0 ft!

Alexis: I hate to tell you this but your short..

Me: Thanks!  Why do you think that?

Alexis: Boonya!! I come to your nose and I am not full grown.

Me: Great next thing you know you will be wearing my shoes..

Alexis: Boonya!! I already do wear your shoes...see these are your flip flops!!

Yep!! It was a great day even if I am short and my niece can wear my shoes!! lol!!