Baseball!!

Today was baseball Opening Day for Christopher who is playing in the minor league. This is a pretty fun, but sometimes stressful league because the kids (and I say kids because the best player on our team is a girl so it's not the boys) can steal. It's also very stressful for the catcher. There are plenty of wild throws so that stealing from first to second is quite a common occurrence. Christopher played catcher an inning and didn't do so badly. It's definitely a position that takes some practice and some confidence.

It was an absolutely beautiful day. The kind of day that you should be out watching a baseball game. (Wow, did I just say that? Not too many years ago I thought I was going to keel over and die from being at the field so much. I was actually looking forward to the season starting - maybe it just reminds me that it IS going to be warm again.)

It's also a little dangerous even if you're not the pitcher. Those wild pitches I mentioned earlier.....

....they can come at your head, your body, your bottom. You really have to be on the lookout.

My brother and his wife, Tony and Joanna, were here this weekend with their two boys. Chaos and fun. The younger nephew had a Taekwondo tournament. (Aunt Jojo, forgive me if I totally butchered the spelling - totally new at this.) We went and watched him this afternoon. I was so proud of him and so glad we were able to see him compete. I'll get you some pictures of that - it was something to see.

For those of you who asked about all my little health questions - the quick update: haven't had a migraine in a couple of weeks. I'm thinking the best thing is to stay away from head doctors. For the heart beating in my ear, the second MRI showed nothing new. There seems to be nothing to be concerned about, but also no ideas about what to do about it. Maybe back to the drawing board with my regular doctor. Lastly, I just have to say that I'm finding as I get older, my chiropractor is my new best friend.

I hope you all have a blessed Sunday tomorrow and that you are having all the teachings that lead up to Easter that I am. I love this season.

Baseball Season

Today baseball starts for Christopher. We were beginning to think the season would never start - they rescheduled the evaluations 3 times and finally had to do the draft without them. We know a couple of kids on the team and we like them so we're off to a good start. Actually, we're off to a great start. The sun is beaming down - there really is sunshine. I was beginning to wonder.

Don't tell anyone, but I look forward to these rites of spring. The cycling race season starting. Baseball starting. Christopher even said that the field seemed so familiar. I wonder why - he's spent hours and hours here watching James and playing himself.

The good news for you guys is that sports starting back means that I will actually have pictures to post and may even get around to posting more.

Hope you all enjoy this beautiful day.

Finally - a Day to Thaw

I can't remember a winter when so many people were so many ready for spring.  It has been so cold for so long.  Finally, today it was nice so we have taken full advantage.  (And, I have refused to be weighed down with a camera so you'll just have to use your imagination.)

James rode the 50 this morning (of course, it's Saturday).  I think this is the first time in weeks and weeks that it started in the 30s so I think that made it more enjoyable - Keith even rode it this time.  

Christopher and I met them at the gym for the 5/6th grade boy's basketball championship.  His team this year was just awesome.  Of course I am prejudiced, but he played great this season.  He's a great little point guard and had some pretty swooshes today.  He's a fiesty little defender, too.  I really appreciated his coaches this year.  They won the championship and we found out afterward that he made the all star team.  We are really struggling with whether that's the right thing for our family given all our other commitments - he wants to play it so badly.  We'll see.

After the game Christopher and I came home and threw the baseball and then rode our bikes.  Yep, I got on the bike outside and practiced clipping in and out.  It wasn't quite as bad as I expected, but of course I had nice slow starts and stops and no surprises.  I was really surprised at much different being clipped in made in the power you have.  It was a little scary being totally "one with the bike" but it was just so good to be outside in shorts and short sleeves (sorry, Traci).

Keith didn't fare as well at bike practice - James just called to say "Daddy crashed and his shoulder and shoulder blade are kind of messed up."  We're waiting for them to get home to find out how badly.  Apparently, coach said to go to the emergency room tomorrow if it's still bad.  The good news according to James?  It wasn't Daddy's fault.

At least I've thawed out so I can be more rational and caring.

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Of course, I am traveling to San Diego for work tomorrow.  It's supposed to be always perfect weather there.  I was so looking forward to the trip just for the sunshine.  I checked accuweather yesterday.  A high of 56, cloudy and possible rain.  What's up with this weather :( ?