Saturday, July 19, 2008

Braden's Invasion

It kind of seemed liked a tornado swept through Nana's place just minutes after we arrived for a visit. With so many people and new things to look at, Braden just couldn't help himself from taking over. Visits to Nana's are what I'd imagine growing up in Brooklyn would have been like for my Dad and my other family members. Everyone hangs out in one room, talks very loudly, and discusses what we will be eating (even if we just finished a meal). On top of that, the tv was on because Nana likes to keep up on politics and Braden kept turning on the music too.

Nana actually loves the "family frenzy" that is created when we all visit.
Hopefully John-Paul enjoys all the sweet moments with his newborn, Charley. Soon Braden and Charley will be wreaking havoc together!
Braden was teaching the big boys a thing or two about football. Plus, he was burning off some of his energy! Well, sort of.....
Just hangin' with Uncle Biiillly. Braden sounds Hispanic when he says his name!
Chillin' with Auntie M and Uncle Billy. OK, so Maria had to basically pin him down for this picture!
Nana has always told great stories. Looks like Braden is enjoying a chat with her. More likely though, Nana is sharing her very strong opinion on who our next president should be!
So much for being careful with his newborn cousin's soft spot.....Braden was just greeting Charley. Uncle Roderick and Braden took a break from the craziness in the living room to chat on their cell phones.....looks like they were having serious conversations.
Apparently real Italians don't eat pizza with a fork. Granddad insisted Braden eat the pizza like this.
Braden wondered, "When is Charley going to be my partner in crime?" Right now, Charley is just good at being sweet and cuddly, but that won't last long if Braden has any say in it!
Braden was wondering when Uncle Roderick is going to take him to one of these cool concerts he was headed off too.....or maybe just a Sesame Street Live show?!
Oooohhhh, busted!! Graddad scolded Braden for repeatedly calling him Bobby. Braden just immitated what he heard Nana call him......and maybe we coaxed him along after finding it so funny!
Hmmmm, wonder who was in charge?!?
Ahhhh, finally some peace and quiet!!!!
Just kidding Granddad!!

2 comments:

Maria and Billy said...

We were starting to worry that if Little B did not see his favorite auntie and uncle on his blog, he might forget who we are! :)
Pick a date to go out so I can hang out with my oldest favorite nephew! :)

the nelson fam said...

What cute pics! Charley can't wait to hang out with his favorite cousin again :)