The Flobots, Motorcycles, and Patrick

I have never had a visit with Patrick that wasn't fun. Granted when we were younger we fought alot and our parents were convinced we hated each other. Funny how when I look back on that time and laugh and remember that it wasn't hate I had for Patrick, it was a childhood crush. He was a year older than me and the coolest guy ever. There were no guys like him in my hometown! Patrick would come to visit and get me into some music group and then he would leave and I would spend the next 6 months to a year learning all the music he introduced and then he would come back and introduce a whole new batch of music. Patrick got me introduced to Weezer, Blues Traveler, and the Might Mighty Bosstones. I introduced him to the Beatles. Some things never change. While he was visiting he downloaded new music on my Ipod and once again he has me hooked on new music. Who knew the Flobots would be something I could ever like! My kids fell in love with Patrick and I am pretty sure the feeling was mutual. Chas was very standoffish at first but soon warmed up to him and now he wants him to move in with us and is counting down the days until his next visit. When he left this morning some of the energy that he always brings with him left our house and now our house seems sad and not as bright. He really has a way about bringing laughter with him no matter where he goes. I am so glad he came to visit!!

Patrick and Max are great friends!

I'm sure this one looks very bad but hear me out! Max insisted on running around all day in nothing but a tshirt and so Patrick rolled his shorts all the way up to imitate Max. He did have his shorts on!! I promise!

Somehow Patrick manages to make the crazy side come out of the Taylor sisters and Emily is still not immune to his antics. This picture came out really wrong since I snapped it while they were posing. It was good to see Emily cut loose a little.

Yup! That's me on a motorcycle. I never thought I would ever ride a motorcycle and now I am hooked. I had the best time riding on that thing and I am still shocked that I actually rode on it and didn't fall off or have a panic attack!


So long story short, my whole family got a huge dose of humor and energy that we desperately needed. We all look forward to his next visit! Especially Catie who had the BIGGEST crush ever and was not shy about showing her crush. He took her for a motorcycle ride around the parking lot and she thinks she is hot stuff now!! What a fun 4 days!