James studies the situation

A RIGHTY and A LEFTY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
On 7/13 James made his debut as a pitcher, Prior to this all pitching in his league was by a regulated pitching machine. James pitched two inning and did really well.


The lefty fires in a high hard one.!!!



Then on 7/15 we saw Paul pitch two innings. This is Paul"s third year of live pitching and batting. Paul did well in his two innings of work.

I heard a rumour that Paul made his league all star team. 

From the right side Paul fires a high hard one

Looks like a potential strike out.

Appears a fast ball is coming in!!!!



James displays good form in his delivery and follow through.



THE STADIUM THURSDAY 7/14/2011

When you arrive at work you never know what to expect. Thursday found a huge stage being constructed for the U-2 concert to be held Sunday 7/17/2011.Notice that all grass has been removed as we will re-sod the field after the Sunday concert.

7/14/2011 at 10:00 AM



Around 12:00 noon



About 1:00 PM

About 2:00 PM

About 3:00 PM

First view 7/14 at 10:00 AM

Around 3:00 PM



     LONG OVER DUE!!!!!!!!!!!!  JAMES IS FIRST IN LOCAL FISHING DERBY!!!!!
I am long over due with this post but with the big wedding I am behind in my postings. About five weeks ago James had the largest catch of the day for all ages in a local fishing derby at Suson park.
On the 4TH I was at his house and noticed that the trophy had a prominent place in the "Man Cave".

James proudly shows his trophy on our deck

James arrived at our house with the trophy hiding behind his back.



Nancy with Nikko Smith
son of Ozzie Smith and
a former American Idol contestant




Renee and I discussing our tactics
before the game.

 AN INTERESTING DAY 6/26/2011!!!!!!!!
Today found us in Belleville as I was the play by play announcer for the ultimate Blind Beep Ball championship. My analyst was Renee Knott sports director of KSDK channel 5 in St Louis.Renee was one terrific person to work with as we seemed to seamlessly mesh without any rehearsal.







Working side by side as the game progressed.

  

Renee tried his hand at batting blindfolded

Renee and I after the game.



Nikko coming off the field

Renee and I posing after the game



It is not an easy task to hit a ball blind folded
as it is dark under there.





Nikko Smith singing
"Take me out to the ball game"