Friday, June 24, 2005
Scrapbookers...Gather Around.
I have been involved in the past couple years with the promotion of a great invention for scrap booking. Well it started out as a great invention for designers, photographers and those in the graphics industry, but once scrap bookers got a hold of it, its really taken off and evolved into a more economical version of itself. Its a score board. You can view them at www.scorit.com, or even better, (my new pics) at www.scorit.blogspot.com. If anyone wants to borrow mine for a test drive, let me know. It really is amazing for anyone who is needing to fold or perf paper perfectly.
Adjusting To Post Baseball Season Not Easy For Eugene Family.
It's true that while we were happy to have our nights and weekends back, we also noticed a huge hole in our social schedule left by the lack of games and practices. I find myself missing our new friends, the sun and often rain and cold, and especially fighting with the pitching machine, a near constant epic battle to get a consitent good pitch out of the thing. We are enjoying the nights and weekends though. Its time to move on and get back on track. We will soon be taking our family vaction and entertaining a house full of relatives. I'm one of the lucky ones, I really and truly enjoy my inlaws. I also welcome the distraction, it lets me sneak away and do some much needed photography. I hope to post some pics soon of the images I trust are waiting for my lens. I'll keep you updated.
Speaking of updates, Kim has been updating our photo albums and since she is the one with the forethought to bring a little camera everywhere and snap family pics, she is the unsung hero documenting our families growth. I was taken back to a lot of great memories and feelings looking at all the pictures from just a few years ago, how fast Dylan is growing and how we have all changed, good times had with the promise for more to come. So much would be lost without her dedication. Have a great summer 4th of July everyone!
Speaking of updates, Kim has been updating our photo albums and since she is the one with the forethought to bring a little camera everywhere and snap family pics, she is the unsung hero documenting our families growth. I was taken back to a lot of great memories and feelings looking at all the pictures from just a few years ago, how fast Dylan is growing and how we have all changed, good times had with the promise for more to come. So much would be lost without her dedication. Have a great summer 4th of July everyone!
Monday, June 13, 2005
TEAMPHOTOFLYER.indd
TEAMPHOTOFLYER.indd
Originally uploaded by cmort04.
If anyone missed the flyer or wanted more prints including any action. Call me 221-2756, or email me at: colin@stonecrow.net.
Thats a Wrap!
The season ended this weekend. We did well in the playoffs, won 2 lost 2. Our wins came back to back on Saturday with a wonderful team picnic in between. Both of Saturday's games were come from behind wins, and boy were they loaded with emotion! We continued that pace into Sunday's game against Willamette and were looking like we were going to move on to the semi-finals when they hit an uncatchable grandslam that put them up by one point and elevated their spirits 10 fold. They never looked back and and ended up winning the game. They played well. Our boys bounced back quick. Two minutes after the game, they were trading cards, playing whiffleball and having a great time just playing and being kids. Summer felt like it had officially arrived and brought with it a side order of sunburn for Kim and I. Ouch. this morning was and still is painful.
I wanted to thank Mark and Ron and Bob again for all their hard work and patience. As Ron pointed out on Saturday, instead of coaches we ended up with 3 dads. Well Ron, I'll take that any day. You guys have been great and my son has come an awful long way in a short period of time and I thank you guys for it.
I also wanted to say how much both Kim and I enjoyed meeting and becoming friends with all the other parents and grandparents that came out for every game. And now I feel I can consider myself one of the thousands that Dort already knows. We look forward to seeing you all in the years to come.
I wanted to thank Mark and Ron and Bob again for all their hard work and patience. As Ron pointed out on Saturday, instead of coaches we ended up with 3 dads. Well Ron, I'll take that any day. You guys have been great and my son has come an awful long way in a short period of time and I thank you guys for it.
I also wanted to say how much both Kim and I enjoyed meeting and becoming friends with all the other parents and grandparents that came out for every game. And now I feel I can consider myself one of the thousands that Dort already knows. We look forward to seeing you all in the years to come.
Wednesday, June 08, 2005
Willamette Falls To Irish.
If there was one game that I personally wanted the boys to win more than any other, it was last night against the infamous Willamette. I think we all know it has nothing to do with the Willamette players as they are a good bunch of kids like ours, but it is about giving the obnoxious team of coaches a little payback for all the frustation they have caused. Never have I seen a poorer example of coaching than I witnessed this season with that team.
...but enough about me.
Our boys rose to the occasion big time and they brought their sticks with them. Everyone was hitting and running well, Stealing and keeping an eye on the ball waiting for the errant overthrow to advance. Their fielding was even better. Sure we had a couple of errors, but a lot of hussle and good throws made up for it. Three up three down. I can really see the hours of practice starting to stick. It was a great game. Good job guys! and good job Mark, Bob and Ron for teaching these guys the fundamentals for not only good play, but good sportsmanship, it showed last night and made our boys look even better.
...but enough about me.
Our boys rose to the occasion big time and they brought their sticks with them. Everyone was hitting and running well, Stealing and keeping an eye on the ball waiting for the errant overthrow to advance. Their fielding was even better. Sure we had a couple of errors, but a lot of hussle and good throws made up for it. Three up three down. I can really see the hours of practice starting to stick. It was a great game. Good job guys! and good job Mark, Bob and Ron for teaching these guys the fundamentals for not only good play, but good sportsmanship, it showed last night and made our boys look even better.
Monday, June 06, 2005
Weekend Games
This weekend the boys provided entertainment on both Saturday and Sunday. Saturday's game against Thurston Was good, we had them up until the last inning when they rallied back for the win. It was a beautiful day seemingly designed with baseball in mind. Sunday there was a cold wind and constant threat of rain, but the boys were hot! Hitting well, stealing like crazy and making the key plays in the field to really limit the effectivness of the Junction City offense. I didn't get the final score, but last I checked it was 15-2, or something close. We wrap up the season tomorrow, (Tuesday) and then get our schedule for the playoffs at the end of the week. Its been a great season and a lot of fun. Good job guys!
On a side note, Team pictures turned out great as well as the individual shots. I'm still trying to figure out the best way to get them to you.
On a side note, Team pictures turned out great as well as the individual shots. I'm still trying to figure out the best way to get them to you.
Sunday, June 05, 2005
Newest Hesselberg Is Welcomed Into The World!
6/4/2005, 9:00 p.m, sharp, Brett Issac Hesselberg is Born, less than 24 hrs later, he's made his first internet splash. Kid is quick. Anyway, here are a few pics of the happy little guy and the proud parents. They did good, He's a beautiful kid.
Friday, June 03, 2005
North Eugene By One.
This was a game full of drama that touched everybody out there in one way or another. Strange calls, friction amongst coaches and basic rules not followed.
And yet from my perspective as pitcher, the boys still had a good time. I told Dylan after the team meeting, that this is all about having fun, its a game that we're fortunate to be able to play. A chance to learn some important life lessons about winning and losing and some strategy along the way, nothing more. For the parents, its a chance to be involved in their quickly growing and changing lives.
We lost the game by one point, 12-11 but Dylan felt he played well which isn't always the case, I was happy to hear that. These guys put so much pressure on themselves to do well and win. 90% of the time they exceed what I think any of them are capable of.
We go into the final stretch of our season Saturday and Sunday with the regular season ending with Tuesday's game, then playoffs starting Thursday, Friday and into Saturday.
We'll finish strong, whether we win another game or not. I think we accomplished what we set out to which was to make better ball players out of these guys and they are. They have all come a long way in their own way and I'm proud of each one.
And yet from my perspective as pitcher, the boys still had a good time. I told Dylan after the team meeting, that this is all about having fun, its a game that we're fortunate to be able to play. A chance to learn some important life lessons about winning and losing and some strategy along the way, nothing more. For the parents, its a chance to be involved in their quickly growing and changing lives.
We lost the game by one point, 12-11 but Dylan felt he played well which isn't always the case, I was happy to hear that. These guys put so much pressure on themselves to do well and win. 90% of the time they exceed what I think any of them are capable of.
We go into the final stretch of our season Saturday and Sunday with the regular season ending with Tuesday's game, then playoffs starting Thursday, Friday and into Saturday.
We'll finish strong, whether we win another game or not. I think we accomplished what we set out to which was to make better ball players out of these guys and they are. They have all come a long way in their own way and I'm proud of each one.
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