I had my nephew over for the Friday/Saturday weekend. I picked him up after visiting the hat maker I mentioned before. We had a fun time, and in grand uncle fashion, I spoiled him rotten. First, we went out for chinese buffet. Then I let him play video games for the rest of the night while Goob and I played a little Warcraft. Goob was going to be gone for the whole weekend and my nephew had no problem with it.

I did let my nephew stay up until 3am and while he is 16 years old, this wasn't a great idea. The next day my nephew was tired because he woke up at his normal time of 8am. This didn't stop us from having fun though. We went to the local pool here in Lockport and that place is awesome. The pool itself is huge and has a 12' deep end. We spent several hours swimming and diving and all-around relaxing before heading back here to relax for a while. My nephew does enjoy Risk as much as I do so we set up a game. In un-uncle fashion though I beat the pants off him. I tried to explain to him the basic strategies and while he knew what I was saying, he wasn't sure how to implement them. We didn't have much time after that so we picked up a pizza and headed to the Drive-In.

Pirates of the Carribean was fantastic even the second time around and my nephew enjoyed it too. We had a blast and I still think Davey Jones is the best character in the movie. We were thinking about staying for the second movie, Cars, but we had both seen it and it was already midnight. We went back home, played another quick game of Risk, and then headed to sleep. I gave my nephew the hat I received from my grandfather(the hat maker put a patch on it) and also my set of magnetix. I knew he'd appreciate them both now that they are no longer useful to me. The hat is torn and it's too small for my head. I only hope my nephew takes good care of it, and only wears it for important events.

It was great having my nephew over, and I care for him deeply. I spoil him, I know, but it's the closest I have to kids of my own. I only hope he does the same to his nephews too.