Eric is all ears as Coach Brian offers advice during half time at last week’s game.
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Eric puts his boat to bed
Eric takes his row boat back to the beach at the conclusion of another busy day at the beach house.
His "very own" fishing rod.
We went to the Bass Pro Shop in Foxboro today so we could buy Eric his very own fishing rod and reel – no more borrowing mine. We rigged the rod and headed for Jones’ Pond not far from the house. It was just before sun down. We got one hit on the rubber worm, during my turn. I guess I didn’t set the hook right, because by the time I handed the rod to Eric, it decided to let go – but not before I saw it jump clear out of the water – a small Largemouth Bass. Unfortunately, Eric didn’t see it jump. Rats.
Mid-Summer Night’s Swim
Eric and Christy fling themselves off the dock at sunset.
"Dad’s the Best!"
The kids have been good (they’re always good), so I picked up Mario Kart during lunch yesterday. They were ecstatic. It’s early morning Saturday, and I expect them to come down any second for their steering wheels.
Go ahead and jump!
Eric and Christy can never keep still. The two refer to this dock, near the beach house, as “Storm-a-long Dock.” Even they have no idea where this name originated. I guess it’s not important.
Eric lands his first Large Mouth Bass
Eric bags his first Large Mouth Bass. He caught this on a cheap plastic worm from Benny’s. He cast the line and “worked” the worm – and brought her in all by himself. I’m the official hook remover though (I’m still good for something). I was going to have Eric hold the lunker for this shot, but the weight of the fish, and those sharp little “teeth,” put a stop to that. Ouch.
Play Ball! Baseball 09 is under way!
Eric waits for his pitch.
Christy advances to second base.
Not sure who’s more excited… the kids, or me. The kids are playing on different teams this year. Christy plays for the Rockies, and Eric plays for the Indians. Last year they played on the same team, but that was “when they were little.”
"Can I work the siren?"
Eric recently had the opportunity to sit in a real live police car and even work the lights. Officer Emerson, a friend of his grandpa, was kind enough to email Eric his department patch, which I’ll have to print out for him.
Rocket Ride
Eric launches his very first model rocket (video below) in the field across the street from our house. It was a complete success. We even got it back after a safe parachute ride back to earth. The rocket motor was rated at 1100 feet. See the launch.
Long Days and Nights 