A day at the park

..the ballpark that is. 

I have been wanting to take the kids to their first major league baseball game (to see the L.A. Dodgers) for quite some time now.  So a couple of months ago I took a look at their schedule to see when they would go to Houston to play the Astros.  They were to be in Houston for the only time this year on April 20-22.  At least it is a weekend series so I bought tickets for me and the kids.  Jen had planned a trip to NY with her sisters that week so while she is there with them doing this and this.  I spent Saturday afternoon with the kids doing this! 

Sure - our seats were up in the nose bleed section, but 1- the kids really didn't care and 2 - youth ticket prices in that section are only $1!

 Cotton candy, popcorn and cracker jacks! Just couldn't resist.

Go Dodgers! We had a great time at the game.  And to top it off, Dodgers won 5-1.

Matt Kemp hit home run #9 of the season.

Clayton Kershaw got his first win of the season while striking out 9.

Finally an 'official' Family Picture

First, one of Mason's finer moments 

Many thanks to Robb Costello for making our family look presentable

My Sweet Cora B.

So... about a week ago I decided to take the kids camping for a night on my own. Yes all 4 kids and yes just me - no mom.  I knew Jen wouldn't be able to join us since her schedule wouldn't allow it and the weather is perfect for camping for just a few weeks in Texas.  I just couldn't wait too long or the good weather would pass and I would lose my camping mojo. I booked a campsite, planned meals, and schedule a mini itinerary. We just got back this afternoon and I for the most part enjoyed myself.  Sure, there was a few hiccups - a few insect bites, a couple of tantrums, and some burnt food; but overall I thought the kids and I had a good time.  The topper though was about an hour after we had returned home and settled in.  Cora brought me a tall glass of cranberry juice with this note taped to the side.  I am so glad she is grateful for our little camping outing. Any inconvenience I might have gone through was totally worth it the moment I read this note.

And some more photos of our little camping trip.