Redskins: Memory Makers for Me

[Sammy Baugh Fan]

I stumbled upon some old photos as I was moving some stuff around and there were a handful of pictures I had not seen in a long time. My son Elijah and I have been Skins fans all of his life and spent many, many hours watching and going to games.

This last month he turned 18 and will soon be off to college and these pictures are a TREASURE to me now.

If you missed it Elijah and I met up with JoeRedskin, Joecrisp [and BEAUTIFUL G/F] and Summo for Draft Day 2004 and did I mention I shook the Coach's hand and we were in the Washington Post? lol My wife is sick of that story but here is a picture of Elijah as he looks these days.
http://www.nagshead.net/draftday/P1010022.jpg
The Whole day is here:
http://www.nagshead.net/draftday/

One image I have is of say 5 year old Elijah standing outside RFK where they use to keep RUDY the REDSKIN HOG who until he died lived just down the road from my house. As you can see like a good Dad I had him all dressed in Burgundy & Gold from head to foot.
http://www.nagshead.net/elijah/rudy.jpg

We went to the Minnesota game in December and so I dressed him as warm as I could and took a bag with wool blankets, down footies. In this picture Elijah has on all his clothes, both blankets wrapped around him, standing in the bag and wearing MY COAT.....but he never complained or asked to leave early. THAT'S My Boy!
http://www.nagshead.net/elijah/snowgame.jpg

This last picture is funny as I had him put on my autographed Sammy Baugh Helmet and he just looks like a goof. hahahaha
http://www.nagshead.net/elijah/sammyhelmet.jpg


I just wanted to share a few memories of how much enjoyment and part of my memories the Redskins have been. My guess is many of you have great times like these to think back on.

peace
mike