Last weekend, summer came to Vancouver. I mean that quite literally; summer lasted all of 3 days, and then took a jump straight into fall. I will seriously freak out if I talk about that anymore, so let’s move on, shall we?
Last weekend, we had 30 degree C temps (double it, add 30 Americans) and my 2nd born had his All Star Championship games. We sat in the roasting sun for 3 days straight, with the highest UV index Vancouver has seen in a long time, we burned through 50 SPF sunscreen, we melted like we’d just high-jacked the Lost Ark, and my kid lost. Miserably.
Wanna know why I love this kid so much, and his whole team for that matter? They could not have cared less. They had a freaking blast. They were the underdogs, by a lot, and they improved every stinking game they played. They never got down, they always were smiling, and they just played ball. It was a beautiful thing to behold.
And here’s the pictorial evidence:
He swung and swung and swung, with no luck, until…
Day two. Base hit. And they just kept coming after that.
Yeah, he’s so cute I could die.
Um, the sun was in his face? He was tired? Or maybe he’s just a goofball.
The rest of us had loads of fun, too. We ate the most hideous barbecue ever awesome ballpark fare, drank delicious, sugar free, low calorie healthy drinks,
Hung out on the playground,
I stared at my insanely hot husband…
And we were even graced with the presence of a local hostage-taking terrorist and her delicious children. We escaped to their house for lunch one day, where The Princess and 3of3 refined their Mad Heathers Skilz.
If I showed you The Princess’s face, I’d have to kill you. Just sayin’.
And when the whole thing was over, we returned to the park for Closing Ceremonies.
After that, we stayed for the final championship game, to decide 1st and 2nd place, and I have to tell you; if you’ve never sat through an 8-9 year old championship baseball game, you’re missing out. Professional Baseball ain’t got nothin’ on these kids. I think I held my breath for 99.63% of the game, and I don’t much like baseball.
And then we hit the beach, right on the Canadian border, which is very pretty, if not the slightest bit full of sawdust. Don’t ask; I couldn’t explain it if I wanted to.
We chose beautiful rocks,
And then lobbed them at the ocean like it had just said Jehovah or something.
We found some freaking stoner (pun soooo intended), who had apparently spent all day stacking rocks on top of each other. And thanks to him, I know have a house full of rocks and two boys with an amazingly inexpensive new hobby.
We smell worse than we look.
And then we headed home, drowned ourselves in aloe, and slept like the evil undead.
And you can visit all of Lotus’ other Weekly Winners here. But I’d start here. Because she can take a picture of Cheeze-It’s that it so beautiful, it almost makes me believe in god again.
Tagged with: hot husband, rock stacking, weekly winners, White Rock Beach, White Rock Little League All Star Game 08
A Whole Lot of Nothing
Monday, 7 July, 2008 at 1:18I SO wanna move there, but i learned you don’t have Target. Can you suggest a place to live close to the US border that I can hop the border to go visit it?
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Maria
Monday, 7 July, 2008 at 1:21Your kids are so cute. Love the one of them sharing the blue slush!
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Neil
Monday, 7 July, 2008 at 1:21I was in Little League for many years. I was terrible. I want to be on the A’s. Now they seem to be a a Little League team who do it in style.
Hockeyman
Monday, 7 July, 2008 at 1:22I love little league baseball. I wish I could still play but the pants might be a little tight. I watch the little league world series every year and I prefer it to major league baseball. Pure love of the game and fun in playing it. Awesome!
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Kelliqua
Monday, 7 July, 2008 at 1:40I seriously love the stoner’s rock sculptures.
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Sarcastic Mom
Monday, 7 July, 2008 at 1:44Your family is adorable, yo. :-)
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Tammy
Monday, 7 July, 2008 at 1:47Gorgeous beach pictures! What an awesome family day!
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Sarah
Monday, 7 July, 2008 at 1:56ROCKS!
I’ve seen a dude do those rock things before and I’m so impressed!
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HRH
Monday, 7 July, 2008 at 2:29Awesome pics. You look like you smell all beachy…don’t they make perfume like that?
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Tara R.
Monday, 7 July, 2008 at 2:46Congrats on such a fabulous season. I love kids and little league sports.
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April
Monday, 7 July, 2008 at 2:50What an amazing weekend! You’ll have to bookmark this post for yourself when you need a reminder of why you love your family :)
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Alison
Monday, 7 July, 2008 at 3:15The baseball shots are awesome, as is the story that goes along with the photos!
I love the summer and all but I would kill for some fall right now…not sure why!!
Great photos!
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The Super Bongo
Monday, 7 July, 2008 at 4:04I just love this post.
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Latte Mommy
Monday, 7 July, 2008 at 5:24*sigh* I’ll look back on this summer fondly. Too bad it’s over already…
Seriously, though, can I go to the beach with you sometime? ‘Cuz I always seem to see the stoners when you’re there. Cool flute, kid… :)
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Ashley
Monday, 7 July, 2008 at 6:18Love all of the pictures. YOur fam is seriously too freakin cute. All of you.
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Connie
Monday, 7 July, 2008 at 6:27Great winners this week! Your kiddies are so cute! Love the beach ones, the water looks so pretty!
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Huckdoll
Monday, 7 July, 2008 at 7:03Awww, it’s so nice to see pics of the family together, Mr. Lady!
I vaguely remember those days.
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Maggie's Mind
Monday, 7 July, 2008 at 7:12Aw, really great shots. I love the whole beach thing. A. Lot.
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Jenty
Monday, 7 July, 2008 at 8:37LOL, what gorgeous pics, looks like you all had a blast!
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Kelley
Monday, 7 July, 2008 at 12:14See now I love you more. Cause you talk in Celcius temperatures. And I can understand that. So when I say it was -4 here the other night and only got to 10C you understand and don’t think we are covered in a layer of ice or something…
Oh, and awesome pics :) of course…
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Diane
Monday, 7 July, 2008 at 13:49Great pictures. Can’t get over your crazy weather. Colorado seems hotter every year and much of yesterday it was freaking downpour like I haven’t seen in ages. Weather happens every time we plan on sitting our butts on our deck and doing nothing.
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Vicky
Monday, 7 July, 2008 at 13:50I love the shot of the little girl on the swing and the family shots.
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Marge
Monday, 7 July, 2008 at 15:12Wait. let me get this straight. Two or more were gathered at the water’s edge in someone’s name. Lobbing rocks. And the Pacific was not renamed?!
:0
An opportunity to indoctrinate a new generation. The blazing sun must’ve burnt the good sense you was born with girl!
punk rock mom
Monday, 7 July, 2008 at 15:41Dude, look at you being all perfect family and stuff. Well except that stoner dude. Thats just weird.
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BusyDad
Monday, 7 July, 2008 at 16:09Pretty darn awesome! I didn’t get a single base hit in my 2 years of little league, but I still loved it. Those sculptures were pretty cool. Stonedhenge?
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VegasDad
Monday, 7 July, 2008 at 16:40A summer day at the ballpark is awesome, even with hot weather. Great photos. Love the coast photos too.
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Secret Agent Mama
Monday, 7 July, 2008 at 16:45This is my favorite set of WW for the week, and that’s because you stroke my Cheeezgo! LOL
My fave shot: the hats up in the air, through the fence –AWESOME!
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Miss
Monday, 7 July, 2008 at 16:48OMG you are a mommy blogger and photoblogger, all in one! I so love you.
The pics are great!! You make pretty good looking kids!!
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Audubon Ron
Monday, 7 July, 2008 at 17:13ALWAYS LOVE TO SEE PICTURES OF THE FAMILY UNIT.
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Aimee Greeblemonkey
Monday, 7 July, 2008 at 22:33Cuteness abounds!
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Marie
Tuesday, 8 July, 2008 at 1:54This is the life! Lucky you. :)
I greatly enjoyed your photo-story.
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tiff
Tuesday, 8 July, 2008 at 9:30Great photos.
Need more.
Love the smelly beach shots.
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Sandy (Momisodes)
Tuesday, 8 July, 2008 at 15:25Must show rock stacking hobby to child :)
I agree little league baseball games are far more entertaining than pro games.
Is she wearing ballet shoes?!? *LOVE*
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matt
Tuesday, 8 July, 2008 at 15:34That looks like you guys had an amazing time. Did you ask the rock dude what his objective was? I’m curious. It actually looks pretty cool.
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flickrlovr
Tuesday, 8 July, 2008 at 17:17What a wonderful thing that your kids are learning…it’s not about winning, it’s about having fun and enjoying the game! I’m sure they learned that from their very smart mama, right? And daddy, of course.
Great pictures. Sounds like everyone had a wonderful time relaxing (and the “stoner” pic was hilarious, we have a guy that mysteriously erects those stone towers all over town but no one knows who he is)…
How’re the sunburns? Aloe kicked in yet?
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MommyTime
Wednesday, 9 July, 2008 at 2:19This is an awesome story of some very lovely family time. Also, I have to point out that your children have the alabaster skin of European royalty and should probably be tricked out in ermine capes and bejeweled crowns rather than SPF 50. Just, FYI…
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amy
Saturday, 12 July, 2008 at 1:55Little League is the most fun ever and the main reason I am sad I don’t have sons :-(
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