Miles the hitter

The Yankees Team Banner
Helen cheering on The Yankees
Miles waiting for his pitch
Getting ready to swing
It's a hit(Miles' very first hit in little league)
Running to first base
Oh no!! Are they going to tag me out?
Safe at first
Getting ready to steal second

Second base stolen and he's safe

Getting ready to steal home

He's safe and he scores.

On Saturday April 3 2010 Miles' team The Yankees played The White Sox. Miles got his first single, RBI, three stolen bases, and his first scoring run. After the game, Coach Hector gave Miles his first game ball which is now proudly displayed on his baseball shelf in his room. Way to go Miles!!!! Daddy was working but managed to bring the whole crew up to watch the game, so he was able to see Miles hit, steal, and score. The Yankees played a really great game and only ended up losing by one run. Way to go Yankees!!!!!

Goddbye to another old friend

Yesterday March 26, 2010 we had to say goodbye to our loving cat Tigger. The house is very quiet now. Tigger would always welcome us home with a meow or several. We will miss him dearly, but now he is playing with Beamer, Tinkerbell, Patches, and Toby. Farewell to our lovely cat. We have many fond memories of Tigger and he will live in our hearts forever. Rest peacefully Tigger.

Miles Little League Debut

1 down 17 to go for the Yankees!!!!

Congratulating the Angels on their win.

Second time at bat



Get the ball!!! Go Yankees!!
Waiting for the ball to come his way
Playing right field
First time at bat



Getting instruction from Coach Hector


In the dug out watching the game
Warming up for his first game

Put me in coach I'm ready to play

Heading to the dug out
Opening Ceremonies
Yesterday March 13, 2010 Miles made his Little League debut with his team the Yankees. He played right field, was at bat twice(but struck out both times), and his team played really hard. In the end though they lost to the Angels 9-3. The kids had a great time and there are 17 more games before the season ends. Please stay tuned.

Like father like daughter

Dad's not the only one who likes to fall asleep with a good book.

This is Helen finally giving up the fight and going to sleep tonight.

Backyard in January

It only got into the 60's here today, but we spent some time in the backyard. Helen was actually a drippy mess, but with a little photoshop help, she cleans up OK:


She was quite the supervisor of our backyard projects:


First the hummingbirds reminded me that I need to take down my Christmas lights...


Miles introduced Helen to his double swing


The hills are looking a bit drab. We need more rain...

Miles spent some time chopping dirt in the 'garden'
And Helen threw the resultant chunks around...

So not too bad a day for us here in California, considering that iguanas are freezing to the palm trees in Florida. So who's coming to visit first?