Skater boy

Labor of love

Not sure we can consider this a "chore" when Max asks to do it!

Sam's first Little League game

After weeks of rainouts, Sam finally got to play his first-ever Little League game in his spiffy Blue Dragons uniform.


It was a doubleheader with Sam playing at 11 and Max playing across town at noon.








Sam's first position... pitcher. He fielded three groundballs but didn't quite get the hang of tossing it over to first.


Watch: Sam's first hit




Watch: Sam's first home run 


And perhaps the best part of the game? Postgame treats!

Spring Break - Part 3

Spring Break - Part 2

Spring Break - Part 1

We spent our Spring Break on a 4-day trip to Vashon Island with our neighbors/friends/co-Little League coaches John & Trina and their boys Henry & Teddy. We rented a house near the beach and had a great time.

Here are a few photo highlights:

Easter Sunday fun day

Opening Day on a smaller scale

The big leaguers opened on Thursday and their younger counterparts in the Rainier District Little League got things started today.
Leading off the day was an early morning parade for all the teams.

Meet Sam’s T-Ball team, the Blue Dragons

And here’s Max’s Rockets ready to blast off.

March...

March...

Showing off his fancy, new uniform before his first game.

Rockin’ the eye black

Max’s first at bat against a kid pitcher. He led off and got hit in the wrist on the very first pitch.

He was fine and finished out the day playing two games and collecting a hit, a couple of walks and lots of pizza afterwards.

Happy Opening Day!

The Mariners won and my home team was there to root them on!