T-bones (Baseball, not the steak)

Well, Ben broke my camera at his haircut so last night I finally broke down and got a new one.  I upgraded to a much better quality one that I still need to learn how to work, but at least there is an automotic setting on there that will help me get some decent pictures off the bat.  I can already tell a quality difference in my pictures and I'm convinced Canon is the way to go regardless what kind of camera you have.  We've tried a few others and the portable Canon powershot we had a while back took better pictures than any of the others since and now our new G11 is incredible!  I love the flexibilty it gives me to have my own settings, but also the automatic setting as well, plus no need to worry about changing out lenses for zoom or quality.  I originally was leaning towards an SLR, but at the last minute changed my mind and am glad I did.  This was recommended to me by a photographer friend of my brothers and also after reviewing quality pictures of this camera vs other more expensive ones or SLRs the quality is just as good if not better for certain situations.  Plus it isn't that much bulkier than a standard digital camera and is plenty portable for what I need. But enough with my rant on cameras. 

Tonight my company hosted a night at the T-bones (minor league baseball team).  We packed up and headed out for a tailgate and tried to stay at least until the game started at 7 since that's usually right around his bedtime.  The tailgate was in direct sun with a heat index of 110 and Ben got a little hot (cranky) so we played in the back of the car for a while to cool down.  Once we finally got inside the park we swang for most of the time where he relaxed and watched all the action of other kids.  There was lots of fun to be had and plenty of other kids to play with at the playground.  We did make an effort to have him see the game and for a little bit he was intrigued, but again the hot set in and told us it was time to leave, plus it was well past his bedtime.

Ben watching Bella watching the big kid swing really high

Love this pic

Actually watching baseball!

Now for his latest 'trick'.  I use that term loosely although it does involve hand eye coordination so at least he's working on some good skills.  He accidently put a cracker inbetween his toes on a car ride recently and ever since keeps trying to recreate it.  For the most part it ends up there with my help, but on occasion he will get it himself and it's hilarious to see how proud and happy he is at this achievement.

Putting the cracker in his toe...

And the proud accomplishment that follows!