Catcher Max

Last week at T-Ball Max got to play catcher and boy did he love it! He was so proud and thought wearing the gear was super-cool. So cool, in fact, that he's been begging us to get some to have at the house. Who knew that catcher's gear costs about $100?? Time to scour the thrift stores.

Date Night!

Last night Gus & I went on a special date to the Spaghetti Factory. He was so excited and asked if he could wear his "special sweater", meaning his sweater vest and button-up shirt that he had previously worn for Easter (which, as a side note, my sister & I found 3 years ago at a garage sale for $3 and has now been worn by Blake, Laker and Gus. Man I love a good bargain). He looked so handsome!

Here we are getting ready to leave:



There was a bit of a wait, but Gus didn't seem to mind. He enjoyed playing outside on the big railing:

Here's someone who did seem to mind the wait. Yep, that's Tim Eyman, Washington's least favorite initiative writer, who apparently didn't want to have to wait for a table. He and his family drove away in their Cadillac Escalade. I bet those car tabs are EXPENSIVE!



Here's my silly boy giving me a "smile". It seems like all boys go through a phase where they don't smile "normally", but I always thought that stage came at a later age. Gus has never been one to be on the late end of things though, so I guess it shouldn't surprise me.

This is what I got when I said, "Give me a really big smile, Gus."

Gus finished up his evening with a yummy bowl of ice cream:


Best quote of the night:

"Gus, you are such a gentleman," I said to him after he opened the restaurant door for me.
"I not a gentaman, Mommy. I Gus."

Variation on a Theme

Okay, I realize this blog has been baseball & Max-heavy lately, but come on, look at this photo!

Look Mom, No Tooth!

Yesterday my little boy grew up just a little more when he proudly announced that he had lost his first tooth. He was so proud, while I was left scratching my head wondering where the years have gone. What's next, a driver's license?

The best part? All day long today he's been excitedly telling people that he "put my tooth under my pillow last night and then -POOF!- it turned into a dollar!" He's already declared that he doesn't believe in the Tooth Fairy, but apparently he still believes in good old-fashioned magic.

Take Us Out to the Ball Game

Max and I had a special day just the two of us last Sunday, thanks to my parents who graciously gave us their tickets to the Mariners game. It was so nice to spend some one-on-one time with my sweet boy. He is loving baseball so much right now & it was a joy to see how excited he was to be at the game.

Paul & Charlie

Our dear friend, Paul, came to Max's Hit-a-Thon and brought his sweet dog, Charlie, with him. Gus absolutely adores Charlie and was so excited to get to spend some time with her.

This photo cracks me up. Charlie blinked just as I took the picture. She kind of looks like she's smiling. So funny!

She's such a pretty dog and so very good with kids. Way to train her, Paul!

Play Ball - Part 4

Max participated in his Little League's Hit-a-Thon fundraiser recently. He had 3 chances to hit the ball as far as he could. He hit it 60 feet which is great! He had a ton of fun. Thanks to everyone who pledged! We'll know soon if the league met their fundraising goal and we'll be sure to keep you posted.

Here's the Marlins waiting for their turn to participate. Max's coach, Sheri, is the adult in the middle. She's incredible with the kids.



Max was so excited to be playing on a real field, complete with a dugout:

'You're next, Max!'

'Swing that bat, Max!'