Sports Weekend

We had a special treat last weekend.  Grandpa flew in for a weekend visit.

On the agenda? Sports, sports, and more sports!!

Carter had baseball practice Friday night topped off by a yummy trip to Feeney's for fro-yo.  The pumpkin pie was yummy! The pina colada and root beer float were tasty, too :) Then home to catch the Phillies game on TV.  Saturday morning started bright and early with SportsCenter, pregame college football, and some catch in the yard.  Then we headed to Carter's baseball game.  He was so excited to have Grandpa in the dugout.  And we twisted his arm into keeping stats for us :)

Carter was thrilled to use his new catcher's mask.  He's been saving his allowance for a long time for this one.  Our little Carlos Ruiz in action...

The boys played a tough game and made some good plays.

Then we headed home to catch the NC State game on TV.  So close, tough loss for the Wolfies.  Then a quick dinner at Fuji for Japanese (while conveniently watching football on the TV over the bar).  And made it home to see the Penn State game on TV and play a few rounds of football in the living room.
Sunday, after church we watched some of the Ryder Cup tournament, the Carolina Panthers, and then the Steelers game.  Carter had another baseball game in the afternoon.

Stretching to try and make the play.  Just a few more inches...

Coming across the plate to score a run...

Julia and Grandpa enjoying some popcorn and peanuts in the dugout...

The boys played a great game.  Everyone had a hit and got on base this game.  They made some great outs, too.  Its fun to watch them all making progress with each game. Then sadly, we had to take Grandpa back to the airport.  It was a whirlwind of activity, but in the end we had some very happy sports fans! Thanks for the memories Grandpa! The Purple Panthers loved having you helping out with the team :)