April 23

I'm not sure which of them started it because I wasn't in the room at the time, but the weirdsmobiles were at it again this evening.

I came upstairs from the garage just in time to see them lower their heads and lock their arms together like a pair of bulls preparing to do battle. They slid back and forth a few times in their socks before Brady noticed I had my phone poised to snap a pic and abruptly pulled back from the attack pose.

These guys are a near-constant source of amusement these days. So for that pipeline of humor --particularly when life at-large doesn't feel all that funny-- I am grateful.

April 22

Isaac didn't have to work today for the first time in quite a while, so he kept a promise he made to a friend last summer and went to said-friend's Youth Group meeting.

When he got home a little while ago, he shared that there had been baptisms at the meeting, and when we asked if he knew any of the kids, he said yes.

Isaac loves to watch baptisms. I think he gets it from Adam, because he loves to watch them, too. Always has. He's told me before that there's just something special about watching people receive the Holy Spirit. 

So today, I'm thankful that Isaac had the joy of watching more people choose Jesus. And that he brought some of that joy back home.

April 21

It was a wacky weather Tuesday. Clouds then sun then rain then wind then more rain and sun. 

And then after I retrieved Brady from practice and picked up pizza for the boys' dinner, we came across this beauty that arched its way across the sky. 

It was one of the larger, more vibrant rainbows I'd seen in recent history and I actually pulled over (two different times) to get a good look at it because it was just THAT impressive.

So today I am thankful for rainbows and for how God provides them in the midst of storms to remind us that He's always there.

April 20

It's a chilly, rainy evening. 

I've spent it watching a baseball doubleheader on the tube: first was the O's versus the Royals, which featured a thrilling win in extras for my home team, followed by the A's versus the Mariners (in which the A's came from behind to claim the victory). So it was a very good day of pro ball for the fans in the Wight House.

And now I'm just enjoying being under a comfy blanket as I listen to the rain on the roof. We need the rain, so I'm grateful for God's provision there. And I'm also grateful for the many creature comforts that I'm blessed to be able to enjoy.

April 19

It was an uneventful Sunday, with just the usual morning church service on the schedule for most of us.

This evening, those of us who did not have work headed over to the Dairy (where Isaac DID have work) to get some ice cream. He was working the very busy walk-up line as we rolled through the drive thru so we didn't get to say hi this time; I'm sure we'll go again so hopefully next time!

Since I literally took no other pics today, here's a quasi-awkward photo of Brady with his sleeve inexplicably rolled up holding his large chocolate orange cone.

Because I am grateful for this kid and for ice cream!

April 18

It's a Springtime Saturday so we spent much of the day at the high school to watch a doubleheader.

This particular match-up was against a good team --San Ramon Valley-- so there were no guarantees, but the Dons came away with both wins by day's end.

Unfortunately, Brady didn't get much playing time. He came in to pitch in the top of the 6th of game one to get the team out of a first and third jam (which he did successfully) and then pitched a clean 7th to secure the win. They don't credit Saves in freshman ball, but if they did, he'd have gotten one because the final score was 5-3. Best of all for him is that he lowered his ERA to 1.91, which is the current best on the team. He was pretty pleased to see that.

I don't have much else to say about the games themselves, but I do have to say that I'm grateful to report that he had a good cheering section present. Adam and I were there, of course, as were Isaac and Adam's parents. It's a blessing to know that my kiddos have support from family and I'm grateful to God for their presence.

April 17

Following a nearly two-week break in competitive action, the Freshman Dons were back at it today.

The game in question was at Northgate High School, which is a speedy 55-minute drive away in fairly significant Friday commute traffic. It was a beautiful, sunny afternoon and save some mild allergy-related irritation, it was a great day to be outside. 

Brady entered late in the game when he reached on an error by the right fielder and then almost immediately came around to score. Then he played the last few innings in Centerfield.

After the game ended, he was in a chipper mood, so we enjoyed a pleasant, conversation-studded ride back home.

It does my heart and soul so much good when my kiddos have good days, so I am grateful for this one.