Pulled into town in time to watch my oldest nephews team duke it out on the ball field. It was a fun time. After the game it was to Mandee's house for some snacks and conversation.
Early Saturday morning I hopped out and cruised over to Babler State Park for a couple laps on Sunday's course. Big climb (not that long, but decently steep and comes in two sections) right at the start of each lap. Noticed several smaller limbs and debris on the road, but didn't think much of it until I ran across an entire big oak tree laying across the road with just enough room for one person to ride by on the edge. It was early Saturday and figured state or promoter's crews would get it out of the way by Sunday, but come to find out (once I checked the race website) they cancelled the event. Must have been more issues than just one tree on the road, but never the less I am still in search for my first (non-training) race of the year...
Saturday at noon we caught my younger nephews ball game then it was off toward downtown and the Cardinals' game. Ian was really excited the whole way down (and pretty much the entire evening). A big storm moved through right after we hit the stadium which jacked up batting practice so we weren't able to snag E-ball any autographs. We hit some of the Cellular One Plaza and Ian threw some pitches under the gun (42 was his fastest, but he did stay close to the glove on every one). After grabbing some ballpark grub we settled in for a great game (Cards won 4-3 over the A's).
Everyone had fun and it was a bummer when it ended. Jake even admitted he liked the game (and for him to say he likes baseball is huge). While the traffic was packed leaving downtown we decided to take a walk around the Arch. Turns out was still open, but the trip to the top was all sold out; we'll have to make that another trip.
Got back to Chris and Mandee's and played several games of Catan; lots of fun.
Everyone slept in late Sunday morning (since no race), did a little shopping, caught an inning of a nephew's game before turning it south and going back to Bolivar. Kicked back with the boys the rest of the day until 8pm then Dale and I snagged 1:45hrs riding. It was still toasty and muggy even after dark.
Solid Father's Day weekend just being together with my favorite peeps. Great kids make it easy to be a father and I do not take it for granted. Make's me realize I didn't make it quite so easy on my pops; sorry buddy.
Below is a couple random pictures of Ian (1st one at practice and 2nd is before a game) and I thought they expressed his enjoyment/fun of the game. He is always in search of a game or someone with whom to play catch. Youth + Baseball = Summer Fun.
Jake is back running discomfort/pain free (and that is huge). This morning he got in a light 3 1/2 miler with the team and said he didn't feel any of what he felt before in his lungs. He was in a great mood coming back from the run as I am sure he feels a sense of relief knowing he can lead by example now (instead of on a bike). Jo Bill Dixon's running camp comes in three or so week (and it is brutal) and he now will have some miles on his legs before going. Fingers crossed and praying the pleurisy is done.
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