Happy Birthday, Nephew

Bethany and I drove all the way to San Antonio to see my brother and his wife this past weekend. I mean, we always enjoy seeing them both, but this was definitely a special occasion. Their son, Landen Allan Peterson, was born last Tuesday, November 29, 2011. This is my first nephew and I was incredibly excited to meet the little guy. We left Little Rock at 5:45 PM after work and made it to San Antonio at 3AM. I was nervous the entire week of falling asleep at the wheel, but I guess my excitement (and Joe Rogan Podcasts) kept me awake for the entire drive. Bethany slept. That’s my girl.

I’ve seen a lot of babies in my lifetime. I’ve taken pictures of a lot of babies. But meeting Landen and getting the chance to take his picture is something I will always cherish. He made the cutest little faces and noises. He peed on my brother. He was everything I could have hoped to have in a nephew. I wish they didn’t live so far away, but that just means every visit will be all the more special. And all the more reason to take more pictures.

World, meet my nephew, Landen.