National September 11 Memorial & Museum

For Father's Day, we got Kim's father a special gift. We sponsered a cobblestone to be placed on the paths of the Memorial Plaza. This was a great idea since it is very hard to find something for him. Kim's dad was in the South Tower just below where the 2nd plane hit. He managed to make it out safely that day. For all of us, we will never forget what happened. This was a nice way to help continue the memory of those who were affected by that day.

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Goodby Guppy!

Last night, Simon's Beta fish, Guppy, died. Understandably, Simon was very upset this morning when I found Guppy floating at the top of the tank. Guppy has been around for about 5 months so this was not expected. We buried Guppy outside. Kim took Simon out in the morning and he got a new fish. Right now he has not named him yet.

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End of the season

Well, the end of the season has come. The RiverDogs put up a good fight but could not put enough runs on the board to continue in the playoffs. Because of the time of the game, Evan was a little late in getting to the game because of his orchestra pratice but made up for it right away with good plays in the outfield and a base hit in his first at bat. He has come a long way from the beginning of the season. What is really funny about this loss is that Simon was more upset that they lost than Evan and Simon isn't on the team!

Anyway it was a great season. Go RIVERDOGS!!!!

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The Riverdogs win!!!

Evan started playing baseball this year. It has been a lot of fun for him and a chance for me to get back to throwing around a baseball. I was never a great hitter but it was a decent fielder. Evan's team, the Riverdogs, struggled at the beginning of the season but really started coming together at the end.
Tonight started the playoffs in a single elimination format. The game went back and forth as each team responded each time the other scored. Evan had a great fielding day as he did not let anything past him in right field. He also got to play catcher which is turning out to be his favorite position. He hit the ball well puttting it into play both times he was at the plate and did advance the runner to third his first time up. In the end the Riverdogs won 15-14 with some last minute heroics. Next game tomorrow night. Go RIVERDOGS!!!!

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