Our family is great about attending concerts, programs, plays and ball games of the various children. One of my favorite stories is about My Uncle Herb (my mother's brother) and Aunt Carolyn attending a middle school basketball game for their granddaughter, Candice. Candice and my sister Kelly are only one year apart in age with Kelly being the oldest.
When Kelly and Candice were in Middle School their schools were playing against each other in basketball. Candice was on the team and Kelly was going to attend their game to watch one of her friends play against Candice's team. As anyone who has a child in Middle School knows, they are often very embarrassed by family--even if the family member just smiles and waves.
Uncle Herb and Aunt Carolyn were in the stands ready to root for their granddaughter when Uncle Herb spotted Kelly. He smiled and waved and said Hi. Kelly acted like she didn't see him. It was at this point that Uncle Herb flipped the front partial plate that he has part way out of his mouth, crossed his eyes, and yelled in his best hill billy accent "Hi! Kelly!" My sister's friends asked her who the guy was that was yelling at her. In typical Kelly deadpan fashion she answered "I have no idea" and didn't even turn around.
I love my family!
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