Summer fun - Recap

I've been out of practice - but here's a few summer fun pics for all. The kids loved the slip and slide - despite the fact that we violated every stated description of safe use practices.

Back from Itasca

We have arrived at our starting destination (home). We took a short vacation to see the 1st state park in Minnesota and the headwaters of the Mississippi. At times it was doubtful, but we've all made it home.

We'll be updating you with some more pic and stories later.

T-Time's bug bitten eye!

This is the second time in as many months that Tilia has been the recipient of a swollen eye from a bug bite. This isn't nearly as awful as the first episode - in that case, she couldn't even open her eye. This isn't too bad...?

Favorite baseball teams, anyone?

Acer and I went to mlb.com and looked at all of the teams in the league. He has yet to choose a favorite team. I know, we should push the tribe, hey Joel? We looked at team names/colors/mascots. What other way is there?

I'm disappointed in the logos for some teams - they are utter crap! Especially the new San Diego offering! Not that I pine for the grey with brown pinstripes and brown hats of the mid 80s Tony Gwynn days, but c'mon! That padre hitting a ball was a sweet character.

Father's Day 2008

As a family, we had a cook out at Central Park- it is only 3/4 mile away, so Michelle & the kids biked over while I tried to prepare the grill. Usually, Papa Paul gets together with us on F Day - we'll have to get back to that next year. We really didn't plan on doing anything, but the weather was fantastic and Michelle had a craving for turkey cheese dogs.

We got a few pics of the occasion for the good of all humanity. Your great grandchildren will be thanking you for showing them these snapshots.

Salix's new skill: Back full layout

Salix says this is easy...hmmm.

Acer & Teeball

Acer began Teeball last night. It makes me think back to the days of my youth spending hour upon hour in the back yard hitting wiffle balls and throwing tennis balls against the side of the garage. He is going to be awesome! But first, we need to figure out if he throws lefty or righty. It doesn't seem to matter much at this point to him.

Any suggestions on how to figure that one out?