On the Friday after Thanksgiving, Ali, Ethan and I left Chiggy for DC as Addy's baptism was that Sunday. As Ali said before, E-Man did very well on the flight - although I think he was annoyed at the lady sitting next to me trying to talk to him.
We got in late on Friday night, so E-Man didn't get to see Addy until the next day. Saturday morning was spent by the guys in the front yard trimming a tree and swapping Autumn decorations for Xmas decorations. We watched a little football before all eight of us headed to the mall. Addy and E had their pictures taken with the big man to whom both kids were indifferent.
We also had a quick visit with my cousin Becky, her hubby and kids. They were on their way back to ATL from Pennsylvania.
Best story from the mall is when a high school girl came up to me and asks a question. Her: "Do you mind if I ask where you got your sweater?" Me: "Sure, it's from Lord and Taylor - Ben Sherman is the brand." Her: "Cool, we were looking for something like that for my dad."
I solemnly believe her dad is one the most hip guys around D.C.
The baptism went off without a hitch on Sunday morning. As I am a professional godfather, I am sure I was a great benefit to the process. It was great that I got to see my grandpa and my aunt Ruthie who came down from Pennsylvania. E-man enjoyed hanging out with them both. He told me.
My grandpa brought E and Addy a really cool gift that you can see in the pictures. It is a piggy bank that he made by building a wooden box (with nice dove-tail joints) around an old post office box door. E-man's door dates to 1956 (if I remember correctly as its posted on the inside of the door) and has a combination lock to get into the bank. Its just a really cool bank that E will get to enjoy being from his great-grandpa (Pap-Pap as I call him.)
We flew home at 6am on Monday morning and E did well on the flight again. He must like flying as much as his dad.
HERE ARE PICS FROM THE WEEKEND.
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