Desmond's 3rd Baseball game

With Grandpa John. Uncle Gary in the background.



"Dad...why do you keep dragging me to these things?"

No, Desi...he can't come home with us.

Okay...this section is a promotion for my camera. A Canon Powershot SX110. We were sitting in the view seating, which is the 300 level, which means the highest section, almost right behind home plate. For those of you that don't know, Ichiro plays right field.

Jarrod Washburn pitching. Again...I'm up high. 300 level, 24 rows up in the 300 level.

The camera picked up the ball, for crying out loud.

I think we paid, like $350 or something for this camera. Money well spent.

Also...if you've never been to a Mariners game at Safeco Field, the dancing groundskeepeers is one of the highlights.


Dancing Groundskeepers from Jason Pankow on Vimeo.

Desi's 2nd Baseball game

I think we are starting a new Father's Day tradition. Baseball!

Desi took a little better to his 2nd game than to his first. It probably helped that there were no fireworks, this time. Still...the big cheers frightened him. And, he got pretty tired by about the 3rd inning and just wanted to sleep. Woke up at about the 5th inning and was in better spirits until he got tired again around the 6th inning. Clearly, Desi finds baseball very thrilling.

Here are some pics:

"I don't know about this...last time I was here it was very loud."


"Okay! This rocks! And, it's Daddy's Day, so I'll have fun with my Daddy!"


"Who's on first?"


"Nevermind. I hate baseball."


"Baseball is stuuupiiizzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz."


"Daddy has a non-sexual man-crush on Ichiro."

Baseball is back!

Baseball season is in full swing, again. And, my team is actuall showing a lot of promise, this year!

I became a Mariners fan in 2001 and I have attended every Mariners Home Opener since 2002. This year, Desi went with! And...He hated it!!!

We arrived a bit early to watch the ceremonies before the game. Off topic a bit, I found humor in the "rules" sign on the bus. Here it is. Can you see what's funny (you may need to click to enlarge in order to see better)?



I quickly learned that Desi hates fireworks. They went off for every starting player. Each one made Des jump and start crying.

Also...Safeco Field is right next to the train tracks. Trains frequenly toot their horns while passing by. Desi hates this too.

Oh, and Desi hates really loud cheering which is commen in a sold out park on Opening Day.

He was all dressed up in his Mariners gear:







For the record, Pancakes is a nickname I was given at work. Desi is now nicknamed Short Stack.

Here are Andie, Kevin, and Duncan...friends from our PEPS group:



Auntie Kelley loves having her picture taken!



Like the rest of Seattle... Desmond was SUPER excited about the return of Ken Griffey, Jr. I made sure to catch his reaction as Jr. made his first hit at Safeco Field since returning as a Mariner. Here it is:



Clearly, the babies weren't digging the baseball action, so we decided to retreat to a nice little family restauarant on Lake Union:

So...Opening Day wasn't all I was hoping it would be. But, it was fun. Mariners beat the Angels and are currently in 1st Place!!! We left at about the 6th inning because the babies were antsy and hungry and just generally mad at us for dragging them along. Still...baseball with my baby...priceless!

Go Mariners!