Mom and I soaked in some Disney last week in celebration of our big birthday milestones this year.
A rainbow greeted us at the resort.
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| From Disney |
We had to have Mickey waffles for our first breakfast.
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| From Disney |
Waiting for a bus to somewhere fun.
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| From Disney |
I enjoyed a pretzel at Epcot.
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| From Disney |
To relieve my pie withdrawal symptoms, I sampled some offerings on the east coast. First we filled up on falafel.
Finally some sun!
And the pie.
Amanda got America’s vote for her delicious blueberry pie. The birthday girl favorite went to Laura’s key lime. Thanks for the pies guys.
Mom threw a rockin’ birthday celebration at her place last weekend. Thanks Mom! Thanks everyone for coming! Also thanks Katie for the pictures.
Really, this was my first beer. I don’t know why I’m winking.
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| From July in WA |
I saw some delicious sandwiches. Nice presentation, Bun. I like that diagonal slice.
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| From July in WA |
Chelsey and I make the guests come to us.
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| From July in WA |
Kate and Damon, hopefully ignoring my weird hand motions.
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| From July in WA |
I share my chips.
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| From July in WA |
Paging Dr. Hartung.
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| From July in WA |
Toddlers in action.
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| From July in WA |
I choose the pies I want to taste (all of them).
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| From July in WA |
Okay, maybe too much pie. I have to take a breather.
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| From July in WA |
The blue ribbon winners! Mom takes home the birthday girl’s choice (big surprise) with my favorite raspberry pie and Molly gets the crowd favorite for her strawberry tart.
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| From July in WA |
More pie (party pics) are over at Cain Central.
The island provided more sunshine and fun times for the holiday. Katie managed to snag some excellent shots.
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| From July in WA |
Oliver alternated between sand and surf with his sandbox and pool.
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| From July in WA |
My brother beat me two times in croquet. Boo.
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| From July in WA |
We walked the McElroy grounds, saw some deer and ate some cherries.
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| From July in WA |
Then over to see some fireworks.
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| From July in WA |
Trying to find the best view.
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| From July in WA |
This little toddler ran me into the ground.
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| From Elliot & Kristen |
Elliot and Kristen came all the way from Idaho to dig in the dirt. And pet sheep.
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| From Elliot & Kristen |
To earn her room and board, Elliot showed us how to work the computer.
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| From Elliot & Kristen |
Thanks for coming guys, and thanks for giving us a chance to go to the neighborhood park without looking creepy.
What else to do on a gorgeous spring day but go to the sheep shearing festival!
The shorn sheep were quite soft, as Laura and Katie found out.
The before picture.
I also saw some talented herding dogs and a 9 day old goat.
Yeah, that’s an official LC Subject Heading.
Just a note on Boston and its fake stupid Patriot’s Day.
Some of us had to work today. MBTA claimed to be running a Saturday schedule, but I waited more than 30 minutes on each end of my commute.
So, Boston, you can take your holiday and shove it. Those of us north of the river would like to just go about our business if we don’t get to stay home.
Man, I was gonna do dishes tonite in those 30 minutes.
Katie scored some sweet tickets to yesterday’s game late in the afternoon. With such a spontaneous trip to Fenway, I had no fan gear. What? I’m wearing a cap? Um . . . well, the tickets were free and I really needed to wear something in support of the team, so I may have also accidentally swung by the team shop on the way in.
Luckily it was a beautiful warm night. Plus, the Red Sox won!
One more win for Sounders FC. I was hoping for three goals, but it was still a great game.
Today I spent some time with little Crosby. I’ve renamed him Pocket Kitty. I just tuck him under my arm and go about my business.
Sounders FC came in like a lion in their first MLS game. We’ll see whether it was just beginner’s luck as the season progresses.
Okay, I must admit the jerseys aren’t the only green here. I am jealous. Seattle is crazy about this new team and I’m jealous. Even Mom is getting in on the action.
The Revolution doesn’t compare. The games are great fun, but the crowd is small, with a few attendees always poking fun at the whole thing as they watch from their company’s free seats.
Lucky for me, I hope to take in a Sounders match when I am out west next weekend.
But I’m still a Revs fan.