Hello everyone, this is Morry.
Evan seemed to be playing sports all weekend. It culminated with a long day of two baseball games and a football game today.
Yesterday, he had a practice at the facility. We came home for a little bit before I drove him to play basketball at his friend's house. He and another boy went over to Henry's house to play basketball and record themselves shooting trick shots.
After that, we did some shopping at HEB and picked up dinner there.
This morning, Evan and I left the house just before 7am. We stopped at Donut Taco Palace on the way to the fields. Evan had a game scheduled for 9am and another one at 12:30.
In the first game, Evan threw out a runner trying to steal third and he picked off a runner who had taken a large lead off of third. He also got the hit that knocked in run to put us down by one run and stole second which led to the runner on third tying the game. He looked good out there.
In the second game, another catcher started as Evan had caught 5 innings. They wanted to give him a break. But when things got tougher, they put Evan in for the final 2 innings. In that time, Evan threw out a runner trying to steal second and again threw to a runner who had drifted off third. In that case, the runner broke for home and they got him in a rundown tagging him out. In his only at-bat, he crushed a ball to left that the left fielder caught on a dead sprint towards the foul line. It was a great hit and a great catch.
We immediately drove to the football fields. Evan warmed up some and then the game started. He again alternated series at quarterback. He looked good and he threw one touchdown. His team won. Grandma, Papa and Rachel came to see him play. Noah was at Sunday School.
Rachel, Grandma and Papa immediately left to go see Noah in a play at Sunday School. Evan and I did not get there in time to see it. We were told he was very good.
We went to Deckhand for dinner after Sunday School.
We're home now and the boys are cleaning up.
Until next time...
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Sunday, January 27, 2019
Sunday, December 17, 2017
Football and Hanukkah
This morning Morry and I took Chewie for a walk.
Then, Morry ran out to pick up some bagels.
A little before noon Noah's friend Jake and his dad Alex came over to watch football.
I left around 12:30 to tutor and got home around 2:30.
The boys and men had a good time hanging out.
I took the boys to Sunday school at 4pm and then picked up a few things at Walgreens.
There was a Hanukkah party at Sunday school at 5pm.
Morry, Grandma, and Papa, met me there for the party.
Noah's group preformed a Hanukkah play. Noah was the king and he really hammed it up. Everyone enjoyed that. The kids played dreidel, bingo, and more. There were latkes. It was quite a good turn out.
From there, we went to dinner at Maudie's with Grandma and Papa.
The last few days Evan has been complaining about his finger hurting. He poked it with a paper clip at school on Thursday. Today it was swollen and hurting even more, so Morry took him to an urgent care place after dinner.
They are on their way home now. The doctor said Evan's finger is infected and prescribed some antibiotics.
Here are some pictures from today.
Then, Morry ran out to pick up some bagels.
A little before noon Noah's friend Jake and his dad Alex came over to watch football.
I left around 12:30 to tutor and got home around 2:30.
The boys and men had a good time hanging out.
I took the boys to Sunday school at 4pm and then picked up a few things at Walgreens.
There was a Hanukkah party at Sunday school at 5pm.
Morry, Grandma, and Papa, met me there for the party.
Noah's group preformed a Hanukkah play. Noah was the king and he really hammed it up. Everyone enjoyed that. The kids played dreidel, bingo, and more. There were latkes. It was quite a good turn out.
From there, we went to dinner at Maudie's with Grandma and Papa.
The last few days Evan has been complaining about his finger hurting. He poked it with a paper clip at school on Thursday. Today it was swollen and hurting even more, so Morry took him to an urgent care place after dinner.
They are on their way home now. The doctor said Evan's finger is infected and prescribed some antibiotics.
Here are some pictures from today.
Saturday, March 25, 2017
Morning Baseball, Afternoon Party
Hello everyone, this is Morry.
Evan's baseball tournament this weekend was up in Taylor which is about an hour away. His first game was at 8am and the second game was at 9:45. We had to be there by 7am. We left the house around 5:50 so we could stop at Donut Taco Palace on the way. It was tough getting up.
Evan played the outfield in the first game. He didn't get any opportunities to field it. He got one at-bat and struck out. The team did not play well so all-in-all it was a forgettable game.
In the second game, Evan doubled in the top of the first. He played first base and catcher for the entire game. He did well at both positions. In his second at-bat he hit the ball hard but the right fielder caught it. He was one of the few bright spots in the game for TRPD.
We stopped at the pizza place up there on the way home.
Noah had a football game at noon this morning. Rachel had to get him there by 11:30. Unfortunately, he threw a massive fit. Rachel had to carry him into the car. But when she got there, there, parking was difficult and she just couldn't get him to the field. She ended up finding the coach to tell him that Noah wasn't going to play.
When I got home, Noah and I had a long talk.
Noah had a birthday party to go to in the afternoon at Altitude. I took him and we picked Jude up on the way.
For dinner we went to Zen.
The boys are getting ready for bed now.
Until next time...
Evan's baseball tournament this weekend was up in Taylor which is about an hour away. His first game was at 8am and the second game was at 9:45. We had to be there by 7am. We left the house around 5:50 so we could stop at Donut Taco Palace on the way. It was tough getting up.
Evan played the outfield in the first game. He didn't get any opportunities to field it. He got one at-bat and struck out. The team did not play well so all-in-all it was a forgettable game.
In the second game, Evan doubled in the top of the first. He played first base and catcher for the entire game. He did well at both positions. In his second at-bat he hit the ball hard but the right fielder caught it. He was one of the few bright spots in the game for TRPD.
We stopped at the pizza place up there on the way home.
Noah had a football game at noon this morning. Rachel had to get him there by 11:30. Unfortunately, he threw a massive fit. Rachel had to carry him into the car. But when she got there, there, parking was difficult and she just couldn't get him to the field. She ended up finding the coach to tell him that Noah wasn't going to play.
When I got home, Noah and I had a long talk.
Noah had a birthday party to go to in the afternoon at Altitude. I took him and we picked Jude up on the way.
For dinner we went to Zen.
The boys are getting ready for bed now.
Until next time...
Thursday, January 28, 2016
Getting Nice
Hello everyone, this is Morry.
Again it was cold this morning on the walk to school. The difference today was that it was very sunny. By the afternoon it was 70 degrees.
I went into Aaron's. We had a meeting with a client.
Rachel met Noah for lunch. She said he was really happy that Rachel was there.
The walk to and from school to get the boys was very nice. It felt like spring.
Rachel tutored in the afternoon. While Rachel was gone, I played football in the front yard with Evan.
For dinner, we had leftovers from the last two nights.
The boys are getting ready for bed.
Until next time...
Again it was cold this morning on the walk to school. The difference today was that it was very sunny. By the afternoon it was 70 degrees.
I went into Aaron's. We had a meeting with a client.
Rachel met Noah for lunch. She said he was really happy that Rachel was there.
The walk to and from school to get the boys was very nice. It felt like spring.
Rachel tutored in the afternoon. While Rachel was gone, I played football in the front yard with Evan.
For dinner, we had leftovers from the last two nights.
The boys are getting ready for bed.
Until next time...
Monday, December 7, 2015
First Time Ever
Hello everyone, this is Morry.
Lizzy was able to see Brody again this morning. Both dogs were equally happy to see each other and everyone.
I went into the office for a meeting with Your Trainer. I had a lunch meeting after that.
Rachel stayed home today.
We walked to pick up the boys. Noah came out first. He handed me his backpack and played on the playground. Evan came out a bit later and was excited to tell us something. He first asked if Noah told us what happened today. We told him that Noah hadn't. He said that because of the Benchmark tests that Evan was having, his recess time was moved. He went out for recess while the second graders were out there. So Noah played football with Evan and his friends today. Evan said that Noah caught a few passes. Evan was so excited that Noah played football with him at recess for the first time ever. We asked Noah about it and he smiled, but he kind of downplayed it.
Evan and I played football outside for a little while later in the afternoon. Then we lit the menorah. Rachel left to go tutor.
I made pasta for the boys and they ate and watched Rocky II.
Rachel is on her way home now.
Until next time...
Lizzy was able to see Brody again this morning. Both dogs were equally happy to see each other and everyone.
I went into the office for a meeting with Your Trainer. I had a lunch meeting after that.
Rachel stayed home today.
We walked to pick up the boys. Noah came out first. He handed me his backpack and played on the playground. Evan came out a bit later and was excited to tell us something. He first asked if Noah told us what happened today. We told him that Noah hadn't. He said that because of the Benchmark tests that Evan was having, his recess time was moved. He went out for recess while the second graders were out there. So Noah played football with Evan and his friends today. Evan said that Noah caught a few passes. Evan was so excited that Noah played football with him at recess for the first time ever. We asked Noah about it and he smiled, but he kind of downplayed it.
Evan and I played football outside for a little while later in the afternoon. Then we lit the menorah. Rachel left to go tutor.
I made pasta for the boys and they ate and watched Rocky II.
Rachel is on her way home now.
Until next time...
Sunday, November 22, 2015
Season Over
Hello everyone, this is Morry.
It was 34 degrees this morning when Evan and I left the house. We stopped at Donut Taco Palace on the way to San Marcos. The temperature was a balmy 39 degrees when we got to the fields. By game time, it felt warmer. I'd guess it was mid-high 40's. The team struggled defensively again. Evan ended up playing shortstop for quite a bit during the game. He did well. Evan also doubled to the game in right-center. He pitched to the last two batters of the game before the game was called as it hit the time limit. The Bucs season came to a close. Evan should be proud. He really grew as a fielder and a pitcher this season and his swing definitely improved.
On the way home, we stopped at Popeye's for lunch.
When Noah got up he texted Grandma and he walked over to their house. Papa met Noah half way. I dropped Evan off there after Popeye's. Rachel joined them over there for lunch.
Rachel and Evan came home after not a real long time there. Noah insisted on staying.
Evan and I watched football and then played some football.
Noah ate over at Grandma and Papa's as well. We had leftovers here.
We just walked to get Noah but met them half way (kind of by accident). The boys are having dessert now and should go to bed soon.
Until next time...
It was 34 degrees this morning when Evan and I left the house. We stopped at Donut Taco Palace on the way to San Marcos. The temperature was a balmy 39 degrees when we got to the fields. By game time, it felt warmer. I'd guess it was mid-high 40's. The team struggled defensively again. Evan ended up playing shortstop for quite a bit during the game. He did well. Evan also doubled to the game in right-center. He pitched to the last two batters of the game before the game was called as it hit the time limit. The Bucs season came to a close. Evan should be proud. He really grew as a fielder and a pitcher this season and his swing definitely improved.
On the way home, we stopped at Popeye's for lunch.
When Noah got up he texted Grandma and he walked over to their house. Papa met Noah half way. I dropped Evan off there after Popeye's. Rachel joined them over there for lunch.
Rachel and Evan came home after not a real long time there. Noah insisted on staying.
Evan and I watched football and then played some football.
Noah ate over at Grandma and Papa's as well. We had leftovers here.
We just walked to get Noah but met them half way (kind of by accident). The boys are having dessert now and should go to bed soon.
Until next time...
Saturday, November 14, 2015
Mr. Social
Hello everyone, this is Morry.
I heard the boys, Carter, Evan and Noah up around 7:30. They played nicely in the game room for a couple hours.
I got up and the boys wanted to go outside and play wiffleball. While they played, I made waffles for them. They came in and ate, then went back outside to continue playing.
Around noon, Rachel, Lizzy, Evan, Carter and I walked to Clayton. Noah refused to go so we left him at home. We stopped by to take a look at the pond and then Evan, Carter and I played football in the fenced-in field. We let Lizzy off the leash there and she had a great time running around the field as well.
When we came back, Carter and Evan played outside a bit more before Carter's mom came and got him.
Evan got invited to stay over Josh's house tonight. So after taking it easy in the afternoon, I took Mr. Social over to Josh's. Tomorrow they plan to go to a pond to fish. Evan has a fishing pole he got from Uncle Mike and Aunt Jen so he brought it to Josh's.
Since Noah was without Evan, he got to choose what we would do tonight. He chose to go to Genghis Grill and eat. After that, we walked across the parking lot and went to Cafe Monet. Cafe Monet is one of those places where you paint pottery. Noah painted a cat bowl for Calvin.
We stopped at HEB on the way home.
Noah is about to go to bed soon. In the morning, he and Rachel are running the Race for the Cure.
Until next time...
I heard the boys, Carter, Evan and Noah up around 7:30. They played nicely in the game room for a couple hours.
I got up and the boys wanted to go outside and play wiffleball. While they played, I made waffles for them. They came in and ate, then went back outside to continue playing.
Around noon, Rachel, Lizzy, Evan, Carter and I walked to Clayton. Noah refused to go so we left him at home. We stopped by to take a look at the pond and then Evan, Carter and I played football in the fenced-in field. We let Lizzy off the leash there and she had a great time running around the field as well.
When we came back, Carter and Evan played outside a bit more before Carter's mom came and got him.
Evan got invited to stay over Josh's house tonight. So after taking it easy in the afternoon, I took Mr. Social over to Josh's. Tomorrow they plan to go to a pond to fish. Evan has a fishing pole he got from Uncle Mike and Aunt Jen so he brought it to Josh's.
Since Noah was without Evan, he got to choose what we would do tonight. He chose to go to Genghis Grill and eat. After that, we walked across the parking lot and went to Cafe Monet. Cafe Monet is one of those places where you paint pottery. Noah painted a cat bowl for Calvin.
We stopped at HEB on the way home.
Noah is about to go to bed soon. In the morning, he and Rachel are running the Race for the Cure.
Until next time...
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
No School
Hello everyone, this is Morry.
The boys were off for Veteran's Day. It was nice not getting up as early.
In the morning, I had a guy come by to look at the water drainage issues in our backyard. He's getting us a bid. He was the guy who fixed our landscape lighting in the spring.
Rachel had a dentist appointment later in the morning. I took Noah over to Caleb's for his birthday party.
Rachel picked up Noah on her way home.
In the afternoon, Evan had some friends over. They played upstairs in the game room for a bit and then went outside to play football. Noah joined them.
In the later afternoon/evening, Evan and I went to baseball practice. Noah went with Rachel to tutoring.
At baseball practice, we had a "Home Run Derby" with wiffleballs. Your turn was done when you got three outs. All the boys were shagging. Evan made two amazing diving catches. After one, he got up and kind of put his hands up like "thank you, thank you". It was funny.
We had leftover fajitas from last night for dinner.
The boys are in bed now.
Until next time...
The boys were off for Veteran's Day. It was nice not getting up as early.
In the morning, I had a guy come by to look at the water drainage issues in our backyard. He's getting us a bid. He was the guy who fixed our landscape lighting in the spring.
Rachel had a dentist appointment later in the morning. I took Noah over to Caleb's for his birthday party.
Rachel picked up Noah on her way home.
In the afternoon, Evan had some friends over. They played upstairs in the game room for a bit and then went outside to play football. Noah joined them.
In the later afternoon/evening, Evan and I went to baseball practice. Noah went with Rachel to tutoring.
At baseball practice, we had a "Home Run Derby" with wiffleballs. Your turn was done when you got three outs. All the boys were shagging. Evan made two amazing diving catches. After one, he got up and kind of put his hands up like "thank you, thank you". It was funny.
We had leftover fajitas from last night for dinner.
The boys are in bed now.
Until next time...
Monday, November 9, 2015
Final Week of Sports
Hello everyone, this is Morry.
This week starts our final week of sports for the fall season. Football is over now. Evan has one baseball practice this week with a final tournament this weekend. After that our evenings and weekends will be much calmer.
Today was the coldest morning of the fall so far. It was about 51 degrees when we left to walk to school. It was bright and sunny so it really didn't feel so bad. Noah took off his jacket half way through the walk. Lizzy seemed to like the cooler weather.
I went into Aaron's to try to solve a Your Trainer issue this morning. It took a while and I was puzzled but I was able to figure it out.
Rachel stayed home and took it easy.
I stopped at Smoothie King on the way home. I bumped into Darius' parents there.
We walked to get the boys. We stopped at Grandma and Papa's on the way to bring their trash can and recycling can in.
Rachel had a long day of tutoring. She left in the afternoon after we got home.
Rachel should be home soon from tutoring. I'm grilling pork right now.
Until next time...
This week starts our final week of sports for the fall season. Football is over now. Evan has one baseball practice this week with a final tournament this weekend. After that our evenings and weekends will be much calmer.
Today was the coldest morning of the fall so far. It was about 51 degrees when we left to walk to school. It was bright and sunny so it really didn't feel so bad. Noah took off his jacket half way through the walk. Lizzy seemed to like the cooler weather.
I went into Aaron's to try to solve a Your Trainer issue this morning. It took a while and I was puzzled but I was able to figure it out.
Rachel stayed home and took it easy.
I stopped at Smoothie King on the way home. I bumped into Darius' parents there.
We walked to get the boys. We stopped at Grandma and Papa's on the way to bring their trash can and recycling can in.
Rachel had a long day of tutoring. She left in the afternoon after we got home.
Rachel should be home soon from tutoring. I'm grilling pork right now.
Until next time...
Saturday, October 24, 2015
No Sports or Dallas
Hello everyone, this is Morry.
Last night, Rachel and I went out with Jack and Audrey's parents for their mother, Randa's birthday. We got a babysitter to watch the boys.
Earlier in the day, the boys got their report cards. Noah got all 4's (the highest) and Evan got all A's with the exception of a B+ in one subject and a B in another. We were proud of them.
We had planned to go to Dallas today to help Grandma and Papa pack. We were going to go after Evan's football game this morning. But due to rain, we didn't do any of that. Football was cancelled and the rain was significant the entire way up I-35. I know we've had over 9 inches of rain in the last 24 hours (as of about 5pm today) and it hasn't stopped raining. I'm sure we're over 10 inches by now.
We made waffles for brunch. Later in the afternoon, the boys and I watched Minority Report and had popcorn.
Before dinner, we took the boys to get their hair cut at Sport Clips. Then we ate at Craig O's next door for dinner. We stopped at HEB on the way home and did some shopping.
The boys are having dessert and then they'll go to bed.
Until next time...
Last night, Rachel and I went out with Jack and Audrey's parents for their mother, Randa's birthday. We got a babysitter to watch the boys.
Earlier in the day, the boys got their report cards. Noah got all 4's (the highest) and Evan got all A's with the exception of a B+ in one subject and a B in another. We were proud of them.
We had planned to go to Dallas today to help Grandma and Papa pack. We were going to go after Evan's football game this morning. But due to rain, we didn't do any of that. Football was cancelled and the rain was significant the entire way up I-35. I know we've had over 9 inches of rain in the last 24 hours (as of about 5pm today) and it hasn't stopped raining. I'm sure we're over 10 inches by now.
We made waffles for brunch. Later in the afternoon, the boys and I watched Minority Report and had popcorn.
Before dinner, we took the boys to get their hair cut at Sport Clips. Then we ate at Craig O's next door for dinner. We stopped at HEB on the way home and did some shopping.
The boys are having dessert and then they'll go to bed.
Until next time...
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
At Home
Hello everyone, this is Morry.
This morning we walked to school. It was overcast and threatening to rain but the rain held off.
Rachel and I stayed home all day. She went to go for a run but by that time it had started to rain. Rachel ran on the treadmill.
It was clear enough to walk to pick the boys up. Jack walked home with us as well so Rachel could tutor him.
Evan and I played football outside later in the afternoon.
For dinner, I grilled hamburgers. We also ate on the porch. It was raining but it was fine on the covered porch. It wasn't too hot either.
Evan is working on a marble project for school right now.
Until next time...
This morning we walked to school. It was overcast and threatening to rain but the rain held off.
Rachel and I stayed home all day. She went to go for a run but by that time it had started to rain. Rachel ran on the treadmill.
It was clear enough to walk to pick the boys up. Jack walked home with us as well so Rachel could tutor him.
Evan and I played football outside later in the afternoon.
For dinner, I grilled hamburgers. We also ate on the porch. It was raining but it was fine on the covered porch. It wasn't too hot either.
Evan is working on a marble project for school right now.
Until next time...
Tuesday, October 6, 2015
Immune Builder
Hello everyone, this is Morry.
Evan walked Lizzy on the way to school this morning. We bumped into Brody the dog as we walked. Brody really wanted to be with Lizzy. It was very cute.
I went into Aaron's for a bit. Rachel stayed home most of the morning.
I stopped at Smoothie King on my way home. I was horrified to find out they changed my flavor. I've been getting and Immune Builder for years and they suddenly and without consulting with me changed the flavor. I am very upset about this development. I have already contacted Smoothie King corporate (Not joking about that) over this change.
Rachel took Lizzy for a little walk when I got home.
Rachel went to tutoring when I left to get the boys. Jack and Evan ran home together and Noah and I walked with Jack's dad.
After he did homework, Evan went out and played basketball with Brody (the boy).
Evan and I went to football practice. He played well again.
We had pizza for dinner.
The boys are showering.
Until next time...
Evan walked Lizzy on the way to school this morning. We bumped into Brody the dog as we walked. Brody really wanted to be with Lizzy. It was very cute.
I went into Aaron's for a bit. Rachel stayed home most of the morning.
I stopped at Smoothie King on my way home. I was horrified to find out they changed my flavor. I've been getting and Immune Builder for years and they suddenly and without consulting with me changed the flavor. I am very upset about this development. I have already contacted Smoothie King corporate (Not joking about that) over this change.
Rachel took Lizzy for a little walk when I got home.
Rachel went to tutoring when I left to get the boys. Jack and Evan ran home together and Noah and I walked with Jack's dad.
After he did homework, Evan went out and played basketball with Brody (the boy).
Evan and I went to football practice. He played well again.
We had pizza for dinner.
The boys are showering.
Until next time...
Monday, October 5, 2015
Just Another Monday
Hello everyone, this is Morry.
This morning we walked to school. Since I wasn't here at the end of last week, Lizzy didn't get to walk to school. She seemed happy getting to walk.
I went into Aaron's for a Your Trainer meeting in the morning. I had a meeting with another client after lunch and then came home.
Rachel went to HEB in the morning.
We walked to get the boys. We had set it up that Noah waited to leave school until Evan came out. But Noah wanted to walk out on his own without Evan so Noah came walking out of school with two of his buddies. He looked very happy.
After I was finished working, I played football outside with the boys. When I went in to make dinner, the boys stayed outside playing wiffleball. Some girls on the street started teasing Evan and Noah in the way that little girls tease boys. It looked like they were having fun.
After dinner, we walked to Grandma and Papa's to get the mail and check on the house.
The boys are getting ready for bed.
Until next time...
This morning we walked to school. Since I wasn't here at the end of last week, Lizzy didn't get to walk to school. She seemed happy getting to walk.
I went into Aaron's for a Your Trainer meeting in the morning. I had a meeting with another client after lunch and then came home.
Rachel went to HEB in the morning.
We walked to get the boys. We had set it up that Noah waited to leave school until Evan came out. But Noah wanted to walk out on his own without Evan so Noah came walking out of school with two of his buddies. He looked very happy.
After I was finished working, I played football outside with the boys. When I went in to make dinner, the boys stayed outside playing wiffleball. Some girls on the street started teasing Evan and Noah in the way that little girls tease boys. It looked like they were having fun.
After dinner, we walked to Grandma and Papa's to get the mail and check on the house.
The boys are getting ready for bed.
Until next time...
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Getting Back to Normal
Hello everyone, this is Morry.
As most of you know, we were in Houston last week where Rachel had surgery. It didn't quite go as well as expected and she stayed in the hospital overnight and we stayed in Houston an extra day. Friday I left to surprise a friend in Philadelphia for his 40th birthday.
But today, it seemed like the start of getting back to normal. Rachel looked and felt better this morning for the first time since before the surgery. And the day was more like a normal day. We did go to school a bit earlier than normal. We had our semi-annual parent-teacher conference with Noah's teacher. While we talked to her, Evan and Noah played on the playground. The teacher gushed about Noah. She talked about how good at Math and Science he is. She said he was one of the few kids to increase their reading level over the summer. She talked about he is really an outside-the-box thinker. And she said he was really just a sweet, good kid. She couldn't say enough good things about him. It was very nice to hear.
I went into Aaron's to work on some Your Trainer stuff in the morning. I met a friend for lunch.
Rachel took it easy during the day. We walked to get the boys after I got home.
Evan had football practice in the late afternoon/evening. He played really well. He's really found his confidence on the team and is playing well.
We had Coke Ham for dinner when we got home. Both boys ate very well.
The boys are in bed now.
Until next time...
As most of you know, we were in Houston last week where Rachel had surgery. It didn't quite go as well as expected and she stayed in the hospital overnight and we stayed in Houston an extra day. Friday I left to surprise a friend in Philadelphia for his 40th birthday.
But today, it seemed like the start of getting back to normal. Rachel looked and felt better this morning for the first time since before the surgery. And the day was more like a normal day. We did go to school a bit earlier than normal. We had our semi-annual parent-teacher conference with Noah's teacher. While we talked to her, Evan and Noah played on the playground. The teacher gushed about Noah. She talked about how good at Math and Science he is. She said he was one of the few kids to increase their reading level over the summer. She talked about he is really an outside-the-box thinker. And she said he was really just a sweet, good kid. She couldn't say enough good things about him. It was very nice to hear.
I went into Aaron's to work on some Your Trainer stuff in the morning. I met a friend for lunch.
Rachel took it easy during the day. We walked to get the boys after I got home.
Evan had football practice in the late afternoon/evening. He played really well. He's really found his confidence on the team and is playing well.
We had Coke Ham for dinner when we got home. Both boys ate very well.
The boys are in bed now.
Until next time...
Sunday, February 22, 2015
Touchdown Evan
Hello everyone, this is Morry.
This Sunday was much like last week's Sunday. Evan had a football game and he had baseball practice. It was his last football game so it's just baseball from now on.
I came downstairs around 9 and the boys were playing on their iPad and the Playstation. Because Evan had all of his stuff today, the boys had to clean up this morning. I gave them until 9:30 before they had to clean up.
Evan's football game went very well. They lost, but they remained competitive and really had a potential chance to win towards the end of the game. Evan was on fire. He caught about 12 passes and scored two touchdowns as well as caught an extra point. It didn't matter whether there were kids around him, he was catching everything. His second touchdown catch came when he was in the back corner of the end zone. The defensive back managed to get a hand on it but Evan still caught the deflection. I think Evan was very excited about his play today.
We came home for 30 minutes before we had to get back in the car to go to baseball. We are having a big cold front come in and the temperature was at 50 degrees and dropping. The temperature really wasn't the problem, actually. It was that it was really humid out and that the wind was around 15-20mph and it was a cold wind. All the kids were having problems with their hands stinging when they hit the ball. Evan had a good practice though. We had our first live kid pitching to kid drills. Evan pitched really well. It's amazing how consistent he is in finding the strike zone. He also hit well when it was his turn to hit.
We came home and had leftovers.
The boys just showered and are going up to bed.
Until next time...
This Sunday was much like last week's Sunday. Evan had a football game and he had baseball practice. It was his last football game so it's just baseball from now on.
I came downstairs around 9 and the boys were playing on their iPad and the Playstation. Because Evan had all of his stuff today, the boys had to clean up this morning. I gave them until 9:30 before they had to clean up.
Evan's football game went very well. They lost, but they remained competitive and really had a potential chance to win towards the end of the game. Evan was on fire. He caught about 12 passes and scored two touchdowns as well as caught an extra point. It didn't matter whether there were kids around him, he was catching everything. His second touchdown catch came when he was in the back corner of the end zone. The defensive back managed to get a hand on it but Evan still caught the deflection. I think Evan was very excited about his play today.
We came home for 30 minutes before we had to get back in the car to go to baseball. We are having a big cold front come in and the temperature was at 50 degrees and dropping. The temperature really wasn't the problem, actually. It was that it was really humid out and that the wind was around 15-20mph and it was a cold wind. All the kids were having problems with their hands stinging when they hit the ball. Evan had a good practice though. We had our first live kid pitching to kid drills. Evan pitched really well. It's amazing how consistent he is in finding the strike zone. He also hit well when it was his turn to hit.
We came home and had leftovers.
The boys just showered and are going up to bed.
Until next time...
Sunday, February 15, 2015
Baseball is Back
Hello everyone, this is Morry.
We didn't do much this morning. Evan had a big day. He had a football game at 1 and baseball practice from 4 to 7pm. So we didn't want to do too much.
Evan and I left the house around 11:45. His team has been playing awfully but today the team played better than I had seem them play since the first game of the season. At one point Evan's team had the lead. Evan played well, particularly on defense. He had a couple nice catches and runs as well. The team lost but at least it was competitive. Rachel and Noah came to watch.
We came home and relaxed for an hour before going to baseball practice. It was the first practice of the season. All the kids did much better at fielding than I thought they would. I really though everyone would be rusty but they did really well. Evan just looked like he was having so much fun, particularly in the infield drills. It was great watching him. All the kids struggled with hitting and catching up to some of the faster pitches. Also the kids' mechanics needed work in pitching but all the kids looked ready to play. It was a very good practice. Evan didn't want practice to end even though it was nearly pitch black out and they had been practicing for three hours.
We came home and Rachel had made Coke ham. She made a piece of salmon for Evan. Noah ate a ton of ham. Evan finished his salmon. Flash ate a bug.
The boys just showered and are getting ready for bed.
Until next time...
We didn't do much this morning. Evan had a big day. He had a football game at 1 and baseball practice from 4 to 7pm. So we didn't want to do too much.
Evan and I left the house around 11:45. His team has been playing awfully but today the team played better than I had seem them play since the first game of the season. At one point Evan's team had the lead. Evan played well, particularly on defense. He had a couple nice catches and runs as well. The team lost but at least it was competitive. Rachel and Noah came to watch.
We came home and relaxed for an hour before going to baseball practice. It was the first practice of the season. All the kids did much better at fielding than I thought they would. I really though everyone would be rusty but they did really well. Evan just looked like he was having so much fun, particularly in the infield drills. It was great watching him. All the kids struggled with hitting and catching up to some of the faster pitches. Also the kids' mechanics needed work in pitching but all the kids looked ready to play. It was a very good practice. Evan didn't want practice to end even though it was nearly pitch black out and they had been practicing for three hours.
We came home and Rachel had made Coke ham. She made a piece of salmon for Evan. Noah ate a ton of ham. Evan finished his salmon. Flash ate a bug.
The boys just showered and are getting ready for bed.
Until next time...
Sunday, February 8, 2015
Outside
Hello everyone, this is Morry.
When I got up this morning, the boys were playing Legos. They played inside most of the morning until lunch.
After lunch, Evan had a football game. Again, his team didn't play well. Evan had a good game. He caught 4 or 5 passes and ran well on two reverses. On defense and knocked a ball away. He should be proud for playing well despite the team not playing well.
When we got home, I guess Evan decided he hasn't been outside exercising enough. Rachel went for a run and he rode along on his bike. They went over to the streets named after Steelers. Evan was excited because they were on Bettis Trophy Street.
It was Noah's turn to pick a movie today and he wanted to see the fifth Harry Potter. He and I started it just before Evan and Rachel got home. Evan ended up watching it with us.
Rachel made dough for pizza and we made pizza for the boys for dinner.
The boys are in the shower now. They'll go to bed after.
Until next time...
When I got up this morning, the boys were playing Legos. They played inside most of the morning until lunch.
After lunch, Evan had a football game. Again, his team didn't play well. Evan had a good game. He caught 4 or 5 passes and ran well on two reverses. On defense and knocked a ball away. He should be proud for playing well despite the team not playing well.
When we got home, I guess Evan decided he hasn't been outside exercising enough. Rachel went for a run and he rode along on his bike. They went over to the streets named after Steelers. Evan was excited because they were on Bettis Trophy Street.
It was Noah's turn to pick a movie today and he wanted to see the fifth Harry Potter. He and I started it just before Evan and Rachel got home. Evan ended up watching it with us.
Rachel made dough for pizza and we made pizza for the boys for dinner.
The boys are in the shower now. They'll go to bed after.
Until next time...
Sunday, November 2, 2014
Sports, Sports, Sports
Hello everyone, this is Morry.
Yesterday, Evan's football team had their playoffs. They had a 14-team division and they can only do a one-day tournament so they broke it up into 3 different brackets. Evan's team ended up winning the "Super Bowl" in their bracket. Those boys have been playing together now for a while and they know how to win.
After football, the whole team went over to Doc's Backyard, a restaurant where the kids could play.
Later in the evening, Noah had a baseball game. His team did not play well, unfortunately.
Earlier in the week, I got an email from a guy who was trying to organize a round-robin scrimmage for baseball. He asked us to participate. We felt it was a good opportunity to get some kids an opportunity to pitch who haven't gotten to pitch much. So we were scheduled to play 2 games. In the first game, Evan was 2-2 with a single, a double and a walk and 5 RBIs. He played well in the field too. In the second game, he had an unassisted double play (caught a pop up and dove on third base to get the runner who had left the bag). But he really shone when he played catcher. He threw out his first runner trying to steal third base. He threw several others over to third where the tag was not applied real well or otherwise he'd have thrown a couple more out. He got everyone energized. The coach of the other team stopped us to tell our coaches how good Evan was at catcher (he didn't know I was his dad). Evan really enjoyed it.
Evan and I drove home and picked Noah up for Noah's game. Not to be out done, Noah had a good game himself. In his first at bat he hit a line drive that dropped just over the second base bag for a single. In his second at-bat, he hit the hardest and best hit he's ever gotten. He turned on a ball down the third base line that rolled all the way to the fence. Unfortunately he was thrown out trying to take third on the play but it was a great hit anyway. He was really happy about it. He also played heads up in the field and was moving all over the place. I loved seeing him have fun.
The boys and I stopped at Yaghi's on the way home and picked up pizza. We watched a little of the Steelers game before the boys had to go to bed.
Until next time...
Yesterday, Evan's football team had their playoffs. They had a 14-team division and they can only do a one-day tournament so they broke it up into 3 different brackets. Evan's team ended up winning the "Super Bowl" in their bracket. Those boys have been playing together now for a while and they know how to win.
After football, the whole team went over to Doc's Backyard, a restaurant where the kids could play.
Later in the evening, Noah had a baseball game. His team did not play well, unfortunately.
Earlier in the week, I got an email from a guy who was trying to organize a round-robin scrimmage for baseball. He asked us to participate. We felt it was a good opportunity to get some kids an opportunity to pitch who haven't gotten to pitch much. So we were scheduled to play 2 games. In the first game, Evan was 2-2 with a single, a double and a walk and 5 RBIs. He played well in the field too. In the second game, he had an unassisted double play (caught a pop up and dove on third base to get the runner who had left the bag). But he really shone when he played catcher. He threw out his first runner trying to steal third base. He threw several others over to third where the tag was not applied real well or otherwise he'd have thrown a couple more out. He got everyone energized. The coach of the other team stopped us to tell our coaches how good Evan was at catcher (he didn't know I was his dad). Evan really enjoyed it.
Evan and I drove home and picked Noah up for Noah's game. Not to be out done, Noah had a good game himself. In his first at bat he hit a line drive that dropped just over the second base bag for a single. In his second at-bat, he hit the hardest and best hit he's ever gotten. He turned on a ball down the third base line that rolled all the way to the fence. Unfortunately he was thrown out trying to take third on the play but it was a great hit anyway. He was really happy about it. He also played heads up in the field and was moving all over the place. I loved seeing him have fun.
The boys and I stopped at Yaghi's on the way home and picked up pizza. We watched a little of the Steelers game before the boys had to go to bed.
Until next time...
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
Last Day of Golf
Hello everyone, this is Morry.
It was a standard walk to school this morning.
Rachel and I both were home all day long.
We drove to get the boys from school since Evan had golf.
Rachel took Evan to golf. For some reason, everyone was late - including the instructor. Evan got to go around the course for his last golf lesson once it started. He seemed to really enjoy it.
I picked Evan up and came home. A little while later, the boys and I played football outside.
For dinner, I grilled chicken.
The boys are getting ready for bed.
Until next time...
It was a standard walk to school this morning.
Rachel and I both were home all day long.
We drove to get the boys from school since Evan had golf.
Rachel took Evan to golf. For some reason, everyone was late - including the instructor. Evan got to go around the course for his last golf lesson once it started. He seemed to really enjoy it.
I picked Evan up and came home. A little while later, the boys and I played football outside.
For dinner, I grilled chicken.
The boys are getting ready for bed.
Until next time...
Friday, October 10, 2014
After School Activities
Hello everyone, this is Morry.
We had a typical morning this morning. Lizzy enjoyed her daily walk.
We stayed home this morning. I was very busy this before lunch so we were not able to go to Wholy Bagel. Rachel went out and picked up food there and we ate it at home once I finished up what I was working on.
Evan went home with Wade and some other boys after school. We walked home with Noah.
Noah seemed to enjoy having the house to himself after school.
When I went to pick up Evan at Wade's, there were four boys. They were playing football. Wade's mom said that they had been playing for the 2.5 hours since they had gotten home. Evan's face was all red but he was very happy.
After coming home, Noah and I went to Noah's baseball practice. He missed all baseball activities last week so it was good to get him back out there.
On the way home from baseball, we picked up Vietnamese food from Pho Thai Son.
The boys just showered and are now in bed.
Until next time...
We had a typical morning this morning. Lizzy enjoyed her daily walk.
We stayed home this morning. I was very busy this before lunch so we were not able to go to Wholy Bagel. Rachel went out and picked up food there and we ate it at home once I finished up what I was working on.
Evan went home with Wade and some other boys after school. We walked home with Noah.
Noah seemed to enjoy having the house to himself after school.
When I went to pick up Evan at Wade's, there were four boys. They were playing football. Wade's mom said that they had been playing for the 2.5 hours since they had gotten home. Evan's face was all red but he was very happy.
After coming home, Noah and I went to Noah's baseball practice. He missed all baseball activities last week so it was good to get him back out there.
On the way home from baseball, we picked up Vietnamese food from Pho Thai Son.
The boys just showered and are now in bed.
Until next time...
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