The Return of the Patrick

The phone rings. My wife, grumbling under her breath something about her husband hanging up the cordless again instead of leaving it by the couch, walks over and hits a button. The phone beeps once, connects, and through the earpiece, my wife hears "Can we come over?"

Patrick and Kassie: Part Deux

You'd think that would be from a local friend, community member, or perhaps even a Jehovah Witness. No, it was actually from Patrick and Kassie, over 200 miles away. People who travel over 200 miles north generally approach that question with a "Can we come up to see you?" or "Which part of the 'middle of nowhere' are you? Oh, the middle..." or "the sled is all set, and the dogs are excited. See you in a few hours!"

Patrick's Favorite Place: where ever David is!

Regardless, we were ecstatic to welcome Patrick and Kassie back for visit number 2. They made it for about a day, which was enough time to eat dinner, whip me in scrabble, sleep, and (of course) get peed on. When I asked Patrick the real reason he came up, he finally conceded that is was not to see us, see David, or enjoy the beautiful drive through the Adirondacks, but it was simply a shameless attempt to get more of his pictures on the website.

David's first 'This Little Piggy' game

I decided I'd be the good, moral person that I am and fully support this family photo competition. Drop everything that is going on in your life, and get on up here! Make the scenic drive (long enough to challenge even the fastest of superheroes) up through the lush Adirondack Park and visit your favorite 12 day old! As a token of our appreciation, we'll put a photo of you on the website!

Patrick's Hand and Nephew

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