Game time

Game time, a photo by oakraidr on Flickr.

Game time

Baseball season

My best days are spent watching my kids play.

Birthday Girl

Birthday Girl
Originally uploaded by oakraidr

Happy birthday Sweetheart.

The Bulls

It is Baseball season. Owen and i are are on the Bulls. I am managing the team (as if i can manage fourteen 5-6 year old). Over all we are having fun.
















Owen is doing well. Ducks a bit when the ball is coming fast.

















Jeff is helping out. He is Managing Brennan's team so we are happy on the days he can be out there on our field.




















I think He would like to wear the gear when playing catch.




















Batter up 'Lucky'. Hit it out of the park.

Holloween

Holloween
Originally uploaded by oakraidr

My kids love this holiday. The dress up, the candy, the adventures as a new character.

Ella will really be an Elephant on the 31st. This was a special day time costume.

Owen is a Knight, any reason to carry a sword is a god costume for Owen. I thought of dressing him in black and calling him the Original Dark Knight. But only comic geeks would get the joke.

Owen Soccer Team

Yes, i know the the name is a registered copyright. But you explain that to 5 year olds.

A great bunch of kids this season, 10 in all




Owen with a beautiful break away.


Yes, yes. I did tell them to 'spread out'

After Practice BBQ

Last night after Owen's soccer practice the parents planned a BBQ.  They brought Hotdogs, Chips, baked beans, pasta salad, drinks and all the fixin's.

It was a wonderful gesture and a good sign we picked some great kids this year.  A lot of times I as a coach go through the year getting a 'thank you' or 'you are doing a great job' after a game.  No real time to talk with the parents.  With everyones busy lives we pack up and move on after each game.  

Last night we all took time tostop and enjoy.  It was a great job by all.