Ahhhh...another week goes by

With 4 baseball games the first week of the schedule, we've had a pretty hectic week. We ended the week with 1 win, 2 loses and a game that still needs to be finished (we were ahead by one, bases loaded, no outs, and the ump thought we were the home team, called the game and took off...before we could all understand what happened, the kids were off running around...so we need to finish that game's final inning).
Riley had a baseball friend spend the night Saturday. That was good fun for all.
We relaxed and worked a little here and there around the house on Sunday, nothing too exciting.
I'm preparing for a small getaway next weekend. I'm off to visit Grandma and Grandpa in San Antonio on Saturday on a way to a Corporate meeting in Dallas on Monday the 7th.
Love to all...

You never know what you'll find...

We have two cameras, one a little more portable than the other, so it tends to get used more often. However, for baseball, I need the zoom... So I went to download baseball pics and found a bunch from Riley's Christmas Concert! Enjoy the video, I think he's actually singing, maybe?


My Slideshow 4/20/08

Saturday was the Opening Ceremonies and first Baseball Game for Jim and Riley's Red Sox team. Unfortunately, they lost their first game, but had a great time playing and Jim definitely learned a few things, this being his first game in the minors where you actually keep score and pitch counts. We look forward to two more months of games, starting with 4 this week!

Quick Getaway

We spent the day Wednesday at LegoLand, San Diego. We decided just last week that we needed to get away and do something exciting for Riley's spring break week. We were able to take a friend of Riley's along, which made the trip more exciting for him...riding rides with another kid is always better. We left Tuesday, home on Thursday, quick trip, but had a great time.

Renaissance Festival

Last weekend we decided it was time to expose Riley to the oddities of the Arizona Renaissance Festival. He really enjoyed the guy who has master the art of a bull whip....yes, he whips to the tunes of music, whips to chop carrots and even whips his whips while they are on fire, which, yes, does create GIANT floating fire balls...can you see why a boy of 8 enjoyed it so much! The jousting match show was a thrill, as well, as they make it seem real with blood and death and all.
It was a beautiful day and we enjoyed wondering around...the people watching is amazing!

Keeping us busy...

We've been redoing the playroom/garage over the last several weekends. We pulled out the carpet and painted the floor with Garage Epoxy Floor Paint, which turned out very nice. Repainted the ceiling and have rearranged and cleaned out some of the larger items. It's still a work in progress and needs some organizing, but these pictures will give you the basic idea.

Spring is here...Baseball that is!

Spring Training Baseball is back and it brought a beautiful weekend with it. We enjoyed the day watching Padres vs Mariners. Gabe and Dad joined us, we had a great time...

Ouch...that hurt....

Yes, he bit it...big time...right in front of all of his friends, right after school on Thursday. Climbing on the walls around the school where I tell him everyday to get down or he's going to get hurt...well, the day finally came...Do you think I said "told you so"? Well, of course, but in a nicey mommy kind of way AND after the tears were dried up!

"Mom, I just love this symbol, it's the coolest!"

The kid just loves Under Armour, you know that $40+ sports t-shirt. Well, not only is it t-shirts, but it's shorts, pants, hooded sweatshirts, socks, underwear, hats, wristbands...it goes on and on. Luckily, since he is a youth size, they are not quite $40, but he's only going to continue growing. Oh yeah, and my list forgot shoes! Yes, he has the Under Armour baseball shoes that will go nicely with this new red shirt and wrist bands. Do you think UA could pay him to be a spokesman?

Does she look like a Prozac Kitty?

That's are new term for her. Yes, she is on Prozac. We have discovered that it is Mika, not Hobbs, that has been spraying / marking her territory all over our house. It is the most nasty, smelly, yucky stuff. So, I've had enough (it's been going on (and sometimes off) for a year!) and I took her to the vet. I was prepared for the worst...but thanks to the miracle of medicine and a little drug called Prozac, she's home with us and hopefully this will work.