Fall Ball

In the fall, the little league calls baseball "fall ball." I am beginning to really like fall ball. It is not nearly as competitve as spring ball and more of a learning experience for the boys. Marty is coaching Nolan's t-ball and Matthew is playing coach-pitch with a great team. Matthew has played most positions but likes 2nd base and left field best. He is hitting well and we are proud of him. Nolan is doing a great job as well. He listens, hits hard, and pays attention in the outfield.

10 Things I Love About Austin

1. There they are, just as you almost hit the city limits - slowly you start to see them... OBAMA bumper stickers!! They're everywhere and I am reminded yet again how I miss Austin.
2. The Longhorns
3. UT (yes this is different from the Longhorns - the University itself, not the sports)
4. Zilker Park and the Zilker Zephyr
5. Barton Springs
6. City Parks around every corner
7. Town Lake (I think they've renamed it which is probably a good thing)
8. Runners
9. Recycling containers readily available
10. Only 70 miles from San Antonio!

Matthew and Colin's Birthdays

Well I couldn't locate the camera during Matthew's party so I don't have any pics. It went well - we had 13 boys here at the house for pizza, games, a movie, and cake and ice cream. Some came straight from school and others later - they all left around 8. Matthew had a great time and it actually wasn't all that bad... :). Kathy, my mother-in-law came over to help me because Marty had to leave mid-way through to coach Nolan's t-ball game. Thanks Kathy! I can't believe Matthew is 9! I've been looking at baby pictures of him for a project he is working on at school and I just can't believe it.

Colin's party was somewhat of a repeat of Nolan's (Chuck E Cheese). He had a blast because all his classmates and his teacher and her kids came. We had a great time. My baby is 4. He loves Chuck E Cheese and got up to dance with him.