This morning, Morry had an appointment to get travel vaccinations and then we took Chewie to the dog park.
I spent the afternoon getting the kids packed for camp. We have just about everything we need set out, though I still need to label a few more things.
For dinner, we went to Fujiyama to celebrate Father's Day early.
We picked up Evan Lissoos on the way there.
We had a nice dinner. The kids ate very well.
When we got home we took Chewie for a walk.
Now the kids are getting ready for bed.
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Sunday, June 10, 2018
Sunday, June 3, 2018
That's All Folks
Hello everyone, this is Morry.
The baseball season came to an end today. It started early, though, with another 8am game. Today, Noah decided not to come with us, so it was just Evan and me. We visited Donut Taco Palace for the last time until the fall season on the way up.
In the first game, Evan started at first base. His pal, Angelo, was catching. In the second inning, with the score tied at 2, bases loaded and one out, they brought Evan into pitch. The first batter grounded weakly to second or short and one run scored. Somehow they called a balk on Evan on the next pitch. His coach came out to argue but the call was not overturned and a second run scored. Evan then struck out the next batter to end the inning. His team tied the score at 4. Evan came in and got a 1-2-3 inning but getting a foul pop up behind home plate, getting a runner to bounce back to him and then inducing a swinging bunt which Angelo fielded nicely and threw to first. In the next inning, Evan got another foul pop up behind home plate, a grounder to second, walked a batter and struck out the third batter. That caused the game to go into extra innings. In extra innings, it starts out with the bases loaded and one out. The last three batters of the previous innings are the base runners. Evan was the batter. He worked the count to 3-1 and then took a ball off his belt buckle to to force in a run. That was the only run they scored. So Evan came back out to pitch with the bases loaded and one out. He calmly struck out both batters he face to end the game and send them to the next round.
Around that time, Rachel took Chewie to the dog park. Noah didn't want to go with her. Rachel said that Chewie had a good time running around. As soon as they got there, Chewie raced for the water.
The second game didn't go as well for Evan's team. Evan caught in this game and played well. He had some nice blocks and good throws. But the team was out of pitching and so the game got away. Nevertheless, it was good to get a win with the Blue team.
On our way home, we stopped and got some slices of pizza to eat in the car.
Just before we got home, Noah got picked up by Jude's family to go for a hike. Rachel also gave Chewie a bath.
We took it easy the rest of the afternoon. Then we went to pick Noah up from Jude's. We stopped and got Papa and went to Me Con Bistro for dinner.
The boys are getting ready for bed.
Until next time...
The baseball season came to an end today. It started early, though, with another 8am game. Today, Noah decided not to come with us, so it was just Evan and me. We visited Donut Taco Palace for the last time until the fall season on the way up.
In the first game, Evan started at first base. His pal, Angelo, was catching. In the second inning, with the score tied at 2, bases loaded and one out, they brought Evan into pitch. The first batter grounded weakly to second or short and one run scored. Somehow they called a balk on Evan on the next pitch. His coach came out to argue but the call was not overturned and a second run scored. Evan then struck out the next batter to end the inning. His team tied the score at 4. Evan came in and got a 1-2-3 inning but getting a foul pop up behind home plate, getting a runner to bounce back to him and then inducing a swinging bunt which Angelo fielded nicely and threw to first. In the next inning, Evan got another foul pop up behind home plate, a grounder to second, walked a batter and struck out the third batter. That caused the game to go into extra innings. In extra innings, it starts out with the bases loaded and one out. The last three batters of the previous innings are the base runners. Evan was the batter. He worked the count to 3-1 and then took a ball off his belt buckle to to force in a run. That was the only run they scored. So Evan came back out to pitch with the bases loaded and one out. He calmly struck out both batters he face to end the game and send them to the next round.
Around that time, Rachel took Chewie to the dog park. Noah didn't want to go with her. Rachel said that Chewie had a good time running around. As soon as they got there, Chewie raced for the water.
The second game didn't go as well for Evan's team. Evan caught in this game and played well. He had some nice blocks and good throws. But the team was out of pitching and so the game got away. Nevertheless, it was good to get a win with the Blue team.
On our way home, we stopped and got some slices of pizza to eat in the car.
Just before we got home, Noah got picked up by Jude's family to go for a hike. Rachel also gave Chewie a bath.
We took it easy the rest of the afternoon. Then we went to pick Noah up from Jude's. We stopped and got Papa and went to Me Con Bistro for dinner.
The boys are getting ready for bed.
Until next time...
Saturday, May 5, 2018
No Baseball = Softball
All of the games were canceled today since we got a ton of rain yesterday.
We were able to sleep in a little and then we took Chewie to the dog park and for a walk around the lake. He had a great time!
When we got home we left for my school's picnic/softball in the park. Since there weren't any games today, Evan jumped at the mentioned of a softball game.
We had a nice time at the park. We all played softball. Of course, Evan played well, but Noah did very well too.
From there we went to PDQ. I was invited to taste a new menu item and they paid for our dinner. Good deal!
Now the kids are playing video games. There are no games tomorrow either.
We were able to sleep in a little and then we took Chewie to the dog park and for a walk around the lake. He had a great time!
When we got home we left for my school's picnic/softball in the park. Since there weren't any games today, Evan jumped at the mentioned of a softball game.
We had a nice time at the park. We all played softball. Of course, Evan played well, but Noah did very well too.
From there we went to PDQ. I was invited to taste a new menu item and they paid for our dinner. Good deal!
Now the kids are playing video games. There are no games tomorrow either.
Sunday, April 15, 2018
Dallas Weekend
Hello everyone, this is Morry.
After Evan got home from school on Friday, he and I drove to the Dallas-area (Cedar Hill) for another tournament. Rachel and Noah stayed home to spend time with Uncle Mike, Aunt Jen, Maya and Artie.
When we got there, we went with some other families to dinner. We enjoyed ourselves. The food was good and the company was nice.
Their first game was at 11:30 on Saturday morning. It was cold and very windy. The wind was blowing so strong, the boys' hats would blow off. It actually affected the pitches being thrown. Several kids looked like they were throwing sliders when in reality, the wind was just pushing the ball. Evan did great. He caught most of the first game and pitched two innings in the second game. He was 3-4 with two doubles. His team went 1-1.
Noah had a flag football game. Uncle Mike and Aunt Jen were at a wedding so Grandma and Papa were taking care of Artie and Maya. They all came to Noah's game. Noah pulled several flags. His team won 24-0. After that, they stopped at Sweet Caroline's for a post-game snack. Later in the afternoon they went to the Umlauf Sculpture Garden. The Garden had a scavenger hunt to find statues. The kids enjoyed it. Noah stayed over with Maya and Artie to keep them company. Grandma and Papa said it was like having an extra adult because Noah could entertain the younger kids and make sure they were ok.
This morning, Evan's game was also at 11:30. He struck out in his first at-bat, though he fouled off a number of pitches before he couldn't catch up to a fastball. He started at catcher. The second batter of the game grounded out and in the process threw his bat back and hit Evan with the bat. The game was delayed a bit while Evan tried to work the pain out of his shoulder. Two batters later, a very large kid - probably 5'9 or 5'10 crushed a ball to the fence. There was going to be a play at the plate. The ball and kid arrived at the same time and as Evan reached to catch the ball and apply the tag, the boy slid and took Evan's legs out from under him. It caused Evan to flip in the air and come down hard. Some people say that Evan flipped twice. My memory is that he flipped on a couple different axes. In any event, some part of the boy rammed into Evan's thigh and he wasn't able to put weight on his left leg. He had to come out of the game. He still is having trouble putting too much weight on his leg. However, because he had already batted, and the team was batting 10 batters, Evan had to come to bat again. Batting was not the problem, it was running bases and they could not pinch run for him if he got on base. Evan had a good at-bat and worked the count full. He fouled off a couple of pitches only to eventually reach base by - being hit by a pitch. Yes, the kid could not catch a break. He hobbled down to first and barely took a lead because there was no way he could steal. Just then the batter behind him crushed a ball to the fence which ended up being a triple. Poor Evan ran as hard as he could and ended up scoring. You could tell as he was running he was in pain. But he did it. The whole game, coaches and parents from all over the complex were coming to tell Evan how tough he was. After he ran the bases like that, some parent from another team that wasn't playing came over and said "Hey 21, that was awesome. You are one tough kid" Evan's team lost 3-2.
Before we drove home, we joined the 13U team for lunch at Chili's.
Rachel and Chewie joined Grandma, Papa, Artie and Maya at Lady Bird Lake. First Rachel took Chewie to the dog park. Then she jogged with Chewie to meet everyone else. Then they took Chewie back to the dog park for a bit.
When Evan and I got home, we went with Grandma and Papa to Tarbouch. Uncle Mike and Aunt Jen and family had left by then.
The boys are getting ready for bed.
Until next time...
After Evan got home from school on Friday, he and I drove to the Dallas-area (Cedar Hill) for another tournament. Rachel and Noah stayed home to spend time with Uncle Mike, Aunt Jen, Maya and Artie.
When we got there, we went with some other families to dinner. We enjoyed ourselves. The food was good and the company was nice.
Their first game was at 11:30 on Saturday morning. It was cold and very windy. The wind was blowing so strong, the boys' hats would blow off. It actually affected the pitches being thrown. Several kids looked like they were throwing sliders when in reality, the wind was just pushing the ball. Evan did great. He caught most of the first game and pitched two innings in the second game. He was 3-4 with two doubles. His team went 1-1.
Noah had a flag football game. Uncle Mike and Aunt Jen were at a wedding so Grandma and Papa were taking care of Artie and Maya. They all came to Noah's game. Noah pulled several flags. His team won 24-0. After that, they stopped at Sweet Caroline's for a post-game snack. Later in the afternoon they went to the Umlauf Sculpture Garden. The Garden had a scavenger hunt to find statues. The kids enjoyed it. Noah stayed over with Maya and Artie to keep them company. Grandma and Papa said it was like having an extra adult because Noah could entertain the younger kids and make sure they were ok.
This morning, Evan's game was also at 11:30. He struck out in his first at-bat, though he fouled off a number of pitches before he couldn't catch up to a fastball. He started at catcher. The second batter of the game grounded out and in the process threw his bat back and hit Evan with the bat. The game was delayed a bit while Evan tried to work the pain out of his shoulder. Two batters later, a very large kid - probably 5'9 or 5'10 crushed a ball to the fence. There was going to be a play at the plate. The ball and kid arrived at the same time and as Evan reached to catch the ball and apply the tag, the boy slid and took Evan's legs out from under him. It caused Evan to flip in the air and come down hard. Some people say that Evan flipped twice. My memory is that he flipped on a couple different axes. In any event, some part of the boy rammed into Evan's thigh and he wasn't able to put weight on his left leg. He had to come out of the game. He still is having trouble putting too much weight on his leg. However, because he had already batted, and the team was batting 10 batters, Evan had to come to bat again. Batting was not the problem, it was running bases and they could not pinch run for him if he got on base. Evan had a good at-bat and worked the count full. He fouled off a couple of pitches only to eventually reach base by - being hit by a pitch. Yes, the kid could not catch a break. He hobbled down to first and barely took a lead because there was no way he could steal. Just then the batter behind him crushed a ball to the fence which ended up being a triple. Poor Evan ran as hard as he could and ended up scoring. You could tell as he was running he was in pain. But he did it. The whole game, coaches and parents from all over the complex were coming to tell Evan how tough he was. After he ran the bases like that, some parent from another team that wasn't playing came over and said "Hey 21, that was awesome. You are one tough kid" Evan's team lost 3-2.
Before we drove home, we joined the 13U team for lunch at Chili's.
Rachel and Chewie joined Grandma, Papa, Artie and Maya at Lady Bird Lake. First Rachel took Chewie to the dog park. Then she jogged with Chewie to meet everyone else. Then they took Chewie back to the dog park for a bit.
When Evan and I got home, we went with Grandma and Papa to Tarbouch. Uncle Mike and Aunt Jen and family had left by then.
The boys are getting ready for bed.
Until next time...
Friday, March 16, 2018
Dog Park and Waterloo
This morning Evan was dropped off around 11am.
A little while later the boys and I took Chewie to the dog park. We had to wait about 15 minutes to get a spot in the parking lot. Chewie had a great time. He ran around with other dogs and even fetched the ball in the water. That was his first time really swimming. We wore him out.
The boys convinced me to stop at Panera on the way home. We ate outside with Chewie.
Then, we took it easy in the afternoon.
At 5:45 we picked up Grandma and Papa and went to Nathan's party at Waterloo Ice House. We sat outside and the kids could run around. It was a nice time.
Now we are home and the boys are getting ready for bed. Evan has an early game tomorrow morning.
Here are some pictures from today.
A little while later the boys and I took Chewie to the dog park. We had to wait about 15 minutes to get a spot in the parking lot. Chewie had a great time. He ran around with other dogs and even fetched the ball in the water. That was his first time really swimming. We wore him out.
The boys convinced me to stop at Panera on the way home. We ate outside with Chewie.
Then, we took it easy in the afternoon.
At 5:45 we picked up Grandma and Papa and went to Nathan's party at Waterloo Ice House. We sat outside and the kids could run around. It was a nice time.
Now we are home and the boys are getting ready for bed. Evan has an early game tomorrow morning.
Here are some pictures from today.
Saturday, December 9, 2017
Snow Day Followed by 66 Degrees
Hello everyone, this is Morry.
We had a very lazy morning. Rachel and I slept in. It was a long week and it was nice to get the extra rest.
Around lunch time, we decided to go to Lady Bird Lake to walk around. Chewie needed some exercise, the temperature was getting warmer, and the sun was out. The moment we got to the trail, Chewie started pulling hard. He was so excited. We walked the first half of the trail and took a detour and walked to the dog park. There Chewie raced around, played with other dogs, and went in the water. When he started to slow down, we put the leash on him and walked the second half of the trail. He must have gotten a second wind as he pulled the entirety of the walk.
We had a late lunch at home and relaxed in the afternoon. Chewie slept. He was spent.
For dinner we went to Rudy's. Then we stopped at HEB on the way home.
We're home now and the boys are getting ready for bed.
Until next time...
We had a very lazy morning. Rachel and I slept in. It was a long week and it was nice to get the extra rest.
Around lunch time, we decided to go to Lady Bird Lake to walk around. Chewie needed some exercise, the temperature was getting warmer, and the sun was out. The moment we got to the trail, Chewie started pulling hard. He was so excited. We walked the first half of the trail and took a detour and walked to the dog park. There Chewie raced around, played with other dogs, and went in the water. When he started to slow down, we put the leash on him and walked the second half of the trail. He must have gotten a second wind as he pulled the entirety of the walk.
We had a late lunch at home and relaxed in the afternoon. Chewie slept. He was spent.
For dinner we went to Rudy's. Then we stopped at HEB on the way home.
We're home now and the boys are getting ready for bed.
Until next time...
Wednesday, July 5, 2017
Camp --> July 4th
Here is a summary of the last few weeks.
The kids had summer camp at 6 Points Sports Academy from June 20 - July 2. We drove them to Greensboro, NC.
Our road trip started on June 16. We spent one night in Auburn at a hotel. Then, we stayed with Lissa's family in Atlanta for 2 nights. Next, Greensboro for one night and then we dropped the kids off at camp. Then, Morry and I stayed at Jamie's family's house for one night in Atlanta. After that we went to Rosemary Beach, FL for 2 nights. Finally, drove back home to Austin.
Fran and Scott drove to Greensboro from Richmond, VA to pick up the kids. Then, Fran flew them back to Austin.
Fran is still here visiting but will go home tomorrow.
The kids had a great time at camp. In Noah's letter, he asked if he could stay longer.
On July 3, we had a neighborhood block party on our street. We were able to watch the fireworks from the nearby golf course. It was a fun night.
On July 4, we had a small party at our house. Grandma, Papa, Aaron's family, Mandy's parents, and Deborah came over.
Today, we took Lizzy to the dog park at the lake and then had lunch at Terry Black's Barbecue.
For dinner, we ate at home, but then went to watch the bats come out from the Congress bridge.
After that, we went to Sno Monster for dessert.
Here are some pictures from the last few weeks.
The kids had summer camp at 6 Points Sports Academy from June 20 - July 2. We drove them to Greensboro, NC.
Our road trip started on June 16. We spent one night in Auburn at a hotel. Then, we stayed with Lissa's family in Atlanta for 2 nights. Next, Greensboro for one night and then we dropped the kids off at camp. Then, Morry and I stayed at Jamie's family's house for one night in Atlanta. After that we went to Rosemary Beach, FL for 2 nights. Finally, drove back home to Austin.
Fran and Scott drove to Greensboro from Richmond, VA to pick up the kids. Then, Fran flew them back to Austin.
Fran is still here visiting but will go home tomorrow.
The kids had a great time at camp. In Noah's letter, he asked if he could stay longer.
On July 3, we had a neighborhood block party on our street. We were able to watch the fireworks from the nearby golf course. It was a fun night.
On July 4, we had a small party at our house. Grandma, Papa, Aaron's family, Mandy's parents, and Deborah came over.
Today, we took Lizzy to the dog park at the lake and then had lunch at Terry Black's Barbecue.
For dinner, we ate at home, but then went to watch the bats come out from the Congress bridge.
After that, we went to Sno Monster for dessert.
Here are some pictures from the last few weeks.
Saturday, June 10, 2017
Lizzy's Birthday
This morning we slept in.
Later in the morning, Evan's friends Josh and Wade came over.
We had been planning on taking Lizzy to the dog park over the weekend and decided to go today. On the way there we remembered today is Lizzy's 14th birthday. What a great way to celebrate!
We went to the Red Bud Isle dog park that is on the lake. Lizzy had a good time. She was more timid than usual, but she still was able to swim some.
On the way home, we stopped and got Slurpee's.
Wade and Josh were picked up around 4pm.
Noah was invited to Jude's house and was there from about 5-7.
At 5:30 Evan was picked up by Reid's family. They were going to to a pool party and then Evan would spend the night with them.
We picked up Noah and then ate dinner at Lupe Tortilla.
Now Noah is in bed.
Here are some pictures from today.
Later in the morning, Evan's friends Josh and Wade came over.
We had been planning on taking Lizzy to the dog park over the weekend and decided to go today. On the way there we remembered today is Lizzy's 14th birthday. What a great way to celebrate!
We went to the Red Bud Isle dog park that is on the lake. Lizzy had a good time. She was more timid than usual, but she still was able to swim some.
On the way home, we stopped and got Slurpee's.
Wade and Josh were picked up around 4pm.
Noah was invited to Jude's house and was there from about 5-7.
At 5:30 Evan was picked up by Reid's family. They were going to to a pool party and then Evan would spend the night with them.
We picked up Noah and then ate dinner at Lupe Tortilla.
Now Noah is in bed.
Here are some pictures from today.
Monday, November 11, 2013
Evan and Noah's Day Off
Evan and Noah did not have school today because of Veteran's Day.
We went to the dog park. The boys and Lizzy had a nice time.
Then, we stopped at Target and picked up a few things.
I asked them if they wanted to go to Einstein Bros Bagels for lunch, but they said they wanted to go home.
We ate lunch at home.
Later in afternoon I tutored and Gabby came over.
For dinner we had pasta.
Both boys are in bed now.
Here are some pictures from today.
We went to the dog park. The boys and Lizzy had a nice time.
Then, we stopped at Target and picked up a few things.
I asked them if they wanted to go to Einstein Bros Bagels for lunch, but they said they wanted to go home.
We ate lunch at home.
Later in afternoon I tutored and Gabby came over.
For dinner we had pasta.
Both boys are in bed now.
Here are some pictures from today.
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