April Outings

Going to baseball games is fun. We love its traditions ... National anthem, the ceremonial first pitch, the ever yummy stadium food, ballpark anthem, 7th inning stretch, and father son bonding time (even if Mom tags along).
These are the little things that make life exciting ... for us. These outings break up the monotony of life and they sure are a treat. I mean, come on! Who doesn't love stadium food!!! I (we) sure as heck do especially their nachos! Hearing the fans cheer is contagious. I just make sure to remember to wear a thick jacket and bring a blanket when going to a baseball game at Safeco Field.

Sometimes innings are slow so I try to remember to bring a book that I can read during these particular instances. And even though Riley has his own seat he likes to sit with his dad.

It was quite cold and it had begun sprinkling so they rolled out the retractable roof. It was cool to see it covering the top opening. We immediately noticed the difference. We were no longer freezing our buns off.

I don't think we go on the ferry often enough so when we do it feels like a treat. There's an ice cream shop in Bainbridge Island called MORA. They offer one of a kind flavors along with the well known ones.
We discovered that a MORA ice cream shop will be opening about ten minutes from our house. Jacob is definitely excited about it.

I love to observe these pretty houses right on the edge of the island. I bet it is so peaceful and with views like these I don't think I would want to leave my home ... however, sometimes I think I'll get bored living on an island given how little there is to do. We like to take spontaneous trips so island living wouldn't work for us at this stage in our lives. Who knows, maybe once we're in our late seventies we will think differently.

Riley and Jacob had a fun afternoon out at Family Fun Center. Riley's your typical boy, full of energy so it was a good idea to take him there to burn off all that energy. He had lots of fun. They played laser tag ...

... and air hockey ...

... and had fun on a Jurassic Park ride.

Afterwards they went to McDonald's for lunch. I'm sure Riley will remember this outing forever. Spending quality time with just his dad is so special and much needed.

A father's deep affection offers a sense of security

and assurance that nothing else can give. The heart

of a child is beautifully designed to respond to that love;

it is a connection strong enough to last a lifetime.