From the dugout

I downloaded the photos from Nicholas' camera this afternoon and found this interesting shot he took of a teammate preparing to bat. My shortstop has caught the "shutter bug!"

Baseball Bulletin

The Crawdads take on their next opponent tonight at 8:30 -- providing we don't get rained out. Nicholas said the coaches worked them really hard last night at practice, so he thinks they're ready for a win.

UPDATE: The Crawdads won tonight, 12-2! Go Crawdads!!!! Our next game is Sunday evening.

Determined Crawdads

Last night we cheered on the Crawdads while they gave it their all in 90-degree heat.

Nicholas got walked to first base twice in the game ... and he scored one run. Here, he prepares to steal second base. He succeded, but we accumulated three outs before he made it home.

The Crawdads play really well as a team, but they've had some tough breaks this season. We're hoping for a win Friday night.

Doe, a deer, a female deer ... and a bunny

This evening we marveled at a graceful doe in our backyard. She wandered around for 20-30 minutes before heading back into the woods. Meanwhile, a bunny hung out near the slide. I wonder what he was thinking ...

At home with Tristan

Mom, Nicholas and I visited Amber, Jon and Tristan today. The main reason for the journey was to deliver Mickey ... but we certainly didn't rush out the door after doing so!

Amber said that last night was a long one ... Tristan would cry ... and then Daisy would cry ... and they continued to go back and forth through the night. She laughed about it, but I suspect she wasn't laughing when she was trying to get some much-needed rest.

Tristan was pretty laid back for the length of our visit. He made a few noises, but he always went right back to sleep.

He is the sweetest baby in the world -- and you can quote me on that!