Opening Day

March's date envelope contained--surprise!--a scavenger hunt.

The requirement was to photograph as many of the 30 items on the list as possible, with Jason AND me in the photo too; prizes to be awarded based on how many items were documented.  

As I expected, Jason cleverly captured all 30 before babysitting ran out.  

Our reflection

A fire hydrant

Wearing hats

Something that smells good (pierogies)

The cleverest of all:  two kinds of sticks.  Get it?  I'm *sticking* my finger with a little *stick*.  Jason's idea, of course.

Something that costs $9.99.  [There was some dissension later over whether this picture also counts for "the number 9."  I maintained that although we took a picture of a $9.99 price tag, the 9's were not actually visible in the shot and therefore another 9 must be documented.  This was met with a fair amount of protest, but the problem was finally resolved by taking a picture of the list, which necessarily contained the number 9.]

Yesterday was Little League Opening Day.  Much pomp and circumstance ensued, as well as the distribution of uniforms.


Lizzy is playing T-ball for the Texas Aggies, much to Nana's chagrin (a Longhorns alum).

But who can object to a team sponsored by Dairy Queen?

After the opening ceremony, Jeddy took Caleb to get their free hot dogs.

Ada had a game immediately following the hasty consumption of free hot dogs.

Living at the park is such a luxury.  We don't have to fight for a parking spot, we can go back for a blanket once we realize how cold it is, and we don't have to stand in line for ketchup.

It's amazing.