foot phenomenon...or just karma?

For years, Andy and I have teased my brother Kent about his toes...simply put...they are a bit (ahem) fat and two of them overlap and cross. Kent has even received toe separators used for pedicures and painting toenails (as a joke of course) in his Christmas stocking to give those crossing toes a well separated break. He even insists that a product like yoga toes just might be what he needs. What a good sport Uncle Kent is with all of our teasing!

When Eli was first born, it was quite remarkable how much he looked like his Uncle Kent. To me, this was a tremendous compliment because of just how cute and adorable Kent was as a baby and a toddler. We just loved hearing, "Wow! He looks so much like Kent!" I simply couldn't hear it enough.

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A few weeks ago, Andy and I were knee deep in toys, playing on the carpet with our little guy. While Eli goes barefoot much of the time these days, his toes are always in good view. Andy laughed and remarked, "I think Eli may have Kent's toes. Just look at those two fat big toes!" We had to laugh out loud. Then, with a second glance at those chunky piggies, we noticed something else we had yet to discover about Eli that resembles Uncle Kent...

...oh...my...gracious...
...do you see this...
Eli's toes also cross and overlap!

We could hardly believe our eyes! His toes haven't always been this way. Could this be a genetic foot phenomenon or simply karma from years of teasing?!? Uncle Kent couldn't be more excited about the resemblance, laughing and joking, "That's my boy!" While we must admit a bit strange, we only hope that Eli receives more of Kent's qualities, such as his sense of humor, his likability by everyone he encounters, his love for the outdoors, his love for his family, his positive attitude, and his dedication to the Lord. We love you, Uncle Kent and can't wait to see you soon!

P.S. - I am still waiting on your crossed toe picture!