Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Cedar Creek lake house

Bear chilling out on the bass boat. He is a bit tired from all the swimming.



The boat house. Stores a nice boat, bass boat and wave runner. It is set up with stereo system and one big deck on top to enjoy the sunrise and sunset.

Here is one of those beautiful sunsets from the lake.

Cam, me , Bear and Jacob. Cooling off. We ran a water line out to the boat house from the lake house. So we needed some relaxing.


Jacob and Jess being silly on the boat.
Jacob loves Mustangs. Here he is taking a picture of one at a Sonic in Ennis on our way home.

Monday, November 17, 2008

DFW NABA 28A Fall Champions

Those of you that know me know that I play baseball. I love the game of baseball. I have been playing in this league since 1996. Started out with a team that slapped players together and struggled for a few years called the Threat. Then I played for a team the Rangers and after new management changed the name to the Indians. We are a bunch of guys playing for the love of the game. Some of us have been together for 10plus years. We enjoy it every year.

This year 2008 we finished 2nd place in the spring and got knocked out in the playoffs.

This fall we finished up 3rd and won the championship.

Tyson on the hill for the Championship game 28A division. I was catching. Tyson and I have been battery partners in 4 Championship games.


Finally get a solid hit after 4 at bats. A 4 for 4 day is not bad.


Watch out Willie!

Here Bo slides in at home after a hit. Jonni plate umpire was on top of it and called him safe.


We celebrate after the game is over for the teams 5 Championship game. 4 under the Indians name.

Fall 2008 Indians 28A Division Champions.

Here are the longest team members. Joe-4, Tyson-4, Steve-5 (guess he forgot 1) and Kenny-3 Championships.

Zahradnik and Salas. Tyson went to Sam Houston high school like I did and was a pitcher for them. And we all know my story.
Jessica and dad. Jess thank you for being here. I love you.

Jacob and dad. Thanks for being here. I love you.

Cam and dad. I love you.

We had a great fall season. I was on the disable list for the last 4 games with a leg injury. I was glad to be ready to play the final game. This was my best season finishing with a .625 batting Avg. I will have to say I will remember this one for a long time. Going 4-4 with 1 RBI and 1- (2-4 Pick off). Thanks Tritt for staying with that tag. Thanks to all my friends and family for being there. Thanks for taking pictures Lynn. Terry thank for not breaking any of my wood bats.

Sunday, November 9, 2008

Dallas-Ft. Worth Breast Cancer 3-day Walk day 3

Well, driving to Dallas this morning and can honestly say I got choked up with tears. These 7 ladies are about to finish the 60 mile walk over the last three days. They have trained hard for this day and it's about to come to a end. Gals you did a great job and was glad I could be there with you all.

This was stop 1 for the day on Sunday. The Gals are all bundled up it was a chilly am.
Look at the fine looking guys. They had so many photos taken of them. There had to be 20 to 30 times. The ladies kept says "yes, real men do wear pink"
Here come the Gals to stop #2 of the day. 4 more miles to go. All had good spirits.
Here is the support group waiting for them to come to the finish line.
SMU is where they end this journey. The stage was set up and the walkers begin to enter and the crowd cheers.Ahhhh at last. We end up at the local Mexican restaurant for dinner and drinks to celebrate.

Deb, Lynn and Kim wait for Zach to bring the car up. I think they are relaxed and had a good time.


This was a fun experience and now I think Betty is working on next years walk which may be in another state. Sounds like fun :)

Saturday, November 8, 2008

Dallas-Ft. Worth Breast Cancer 3-day Walk day 2

This is day 2 of the 3 day walk. We arrived at the cheering area with a full group to support the Gals when they arrive. This will be close to 40 miles they have walked at this point.

The boys hang out for a bit after playing football.
Clark sits in the chair as the others are waiting. We got a report that it will be 1-1/2 to 2 hours before they make it to us.

Looking at the supporting group all lined up the street cheering and encouraging the walkers.


Gaddi's Gals men supporting the walkers as they pass by. They all loved the REAL MEN WEAR PINK shirts we had on.



Dallas-Ft. Worth Breast Cancer 3-day Walk day 2

The boys get ready for the Gals arrival anytime now and also supporting the other walkers.

Here they come. Ann looks to be leading the Gals.

The Gals make it to their boys who have been waiting patiently for them :)


The Gals meet the rest of their families waiting for them. They relax for a few minutes and patch wounds from the walk.



Dallas-Ft. Worth Breast Cancer 3-day Walk day 2

Frankie and Lynn.



Medic Jim takes care of Gina who had several blisters. Ouch!


Gals off they go to finish the last stretch of the day.



Gaddi's Gals support group leaving after having lunch at a nearby burger place.




Dallas-Ft. Worth Breast Cancer 3-day Walk day 1

Here are the Gaddi's Gals. Gaddi in the background to encourage them all the way. We love you Gaddi and thank you for being there for the gals.

L-R: Betty (team captian), Deb, Ann, Kim, Lynn, Gina and Betsey.

Bear and Kim playing around before she heads of to walk her last mile for the day.