Mary's Stuff

Sunday, July 29, 2007

Happy Birthday Mark.

This is where the Mariner Moose hangs out. We must have just missed him.

I've said it before: are we cute or what???

Quite a crowd at the game.

The 'birthday boy' and Doug at the game.

Mary Jo and Doug chilling on the ferry.

Waiting for the ferry to Seattle from Bremerton, Randy and Mary Jo are standing in front of the shipyard offices where Randy works...he looks so happy to be so close to work, doesn't he?

Saturday was Mark's birthday. So Mark, his sister Mary Jo, her husband Randy, their daughter (and our adorable niece!) Jessica, our adorable son Doug, and I went to a Mariners Game. It was a blast. I bought the birthday package for Mark: he got a travel bag, hat, ball, gift certificate, and his name up on the scoreboard. He got a real kick out of it.
The game was fun. Mary Jo got us great seats, down a bit from first base, in the 11th row. Amazing. There were a couple of Mariner home runs, Ichiro was there (and a fan ran on the field and gave him a hug...it was hilarious!), and the crowd became pumped up when JJ, the relief pitcher, came up to the mound. I've never experienced anything like that, even in football. And we won! How can you beat that?

Friday, July 27, 2007

Doug at Christmas at Bampa and Grammy Jo's house

Looks like Doug influenced his brother, sister, AND cousins! BAD Doug!

The kids show off their cute ways...good look for you Doug.

Doug and his Bampa. Eric is relaxing behind him.

Now for the Beavers.....

Mark on the field on a typical Oregon day!

Go Beavers!!!!
Equal time for the Beavers. Mark went to a clinic there and then took me along for one of the breakfasts, and a chance to watch some indoor practice. We had a good time. I enjoy watching football practice and seeing the players not only work, but the chance to see a bit of their personality. You get to see a glimpse of the real person during practice, perhaps a bit of silliness, or a show of determination.

Hanging out with Uncle Matt and Aunt Sandra

Strawberry shortcake: oh yes!

Matt walking Sugar Bear: too cute for her own good!

Sandra hanging round the pool.

View outside Jessica's 'room'.

We had a great time with Matt and Sandra. They treated us so well, and our visit with them was one of the highlights of the trip. Mark, Matt, Steven, and Doug went to Old Town Sacramento and looked around and ate themselves some seafood (Jessica was upset she missed it, but Sandra and I were just fine with missing out!). We hung around the pool talking and swimming, played with Sugar Bear, and all in all just enjoyed being with family. We have an amazing family!