Cameron trying to get something done.

It was hot and frankly, this would have been an all-day job.  Although Cameron needed help, I kinda have to be on Christopher's side on this one.

Duck, Duck... No, seriously, DUCK!

We went to another baseball game yesterday and was very pleased with the outcome despite the fact that we had to drive clear to Mount Sterling, OH for the game.

The score was 16-6 and our team WON!  They had such a good time.  As shown in the video, Christopher (and the other players on our team) was doing a lot of defensive moves to prevent interactions between their bodies and the ball.

I remember a few games ago,  Christopher took a direct hit from a fastball in the belly (just below his sternum).  I will say that there is plenty of sounds that are excruciating to hear and that was one.  It actually knocked the wind out of him for a time but sucked it up (no pun intended) and took his base like a champ.

On the other side of my grandkids, Cameron was running around during the games playing with the other kids around the park and a big part of his audience was girls...  That's my grandkid!

A moment back

It is presently 49°F this morning and I had to wear a jacket.  What is up with the Weather!  You know if I have to revert to weather discussion, I do not have that much to report this morning.

So, here is one from 2009.  We took Christopher down to Big Walnut Creek and let him fish. Love the expression...Enough said...

Another game in Orient

Christopher

Last night: we got to go to Christopher's baseball game in Orient Ohio.  It was excellent weather for me, but Peggy ended up with a blanket around her.  The image on the left shows Christopher getting a hit even though it was a foul ball.

This was Christopher's first year playing baseball and is doing well.  One particular play, I think he was a bit confused as to where to throw.  It was a hit right down first base and got past the first baseman where Christopher got the ball.  It was too late to throw to first so, Christopher should have cut the boy off at second. The boy heading at first base but could have run to second but fortunately hesitated and stayed on first. So, Chris should have automatically thrown to second to cut him off but instead, throw to first. That play was a result of Inexperience and next time he will know what to do. At one point, Christopher was on first and his dad, Chris was the first base coach. Chris told Christopher to steal second. This time Christopher hesitated and they throw him out.  

Cameron

Christopher's team will not be getting first place awards this year but will gain a ton of experience.  Every person on the team will play the whole game because they only have eight (8) kids on the team.  As a matter of fact, if one of the boys happens to be on vacation during a specific game, the team will be allowed to play but will get an automatic out each inning.  If two kids are out, the team will have to forfeit the game.

Again, this was nothing more than inexperience and the first time he tried to steal a base. All that said, I am really impressed how quickly he is coming along for his first year.

In other news, the boys just got out of school for summary break and the first thing Cameron wanted was a Mohawk.  Now. the school they attend do not allow this hairstyle, so the moment Cameron started summer break, he went to the barber and got a haircut. I thought it was awesome even though, Crystal may have used the word "goober".  Well, all I know is he really liked getting it but in reality, he will not take care of it with the necessary products to keep it standing up.  That is okay, he likes it, I like it, and dog-gone-it, he is adorable.

Play Ball!

Christopher

Last night Peggy and I went to another ball game.  Chris did not get on base this time.  He can usually get on base in a game, but this team was a bit above our team. 
The game was in Orient, Ohio so it was a little bit of a trip and believe the next one or two games might there or someplace other than our usual field.
I was expecting the game to be called because we had these pop-up showers and it was expecting to rain.  It turned out that we didn't get any rain and the temperature dropped to where I went back to the car and got a sweatshirt for Peggy.  I thought it was excellent.
After the game, Peggy and I went to Kroger to pick up a few things for my Mother-in-law and get some protein bars for work (for me).  I have been enjoying the CLIF Builder's Protein Crunchy Peanut Butter.  They contain 20 grams of protein and taste great.

This morning was supposed to be raining also but was able to walk from my parking garage to the office. (Typically a 10 to 12-minute walk if going at a good clip).
Okay, enough for this morning.

My grandson playing

Christopher climbing the tree.

Columbus Zoo

Christopher, Cameron, Peggy and I went to the Columbus Zoo this morning.  We got there at around 10:30 and it was already HOT!