April 27

Today was Picture Day for the Rays.

When Isaac and I arrived for the shoot (which was actually at a house on a cul de sac -- go figure), a softball team was having their photos done, so the boys did what boys so often do and started a pick-up game using a plastic water bottle cap as a ball. And because he so often is, Isaac was right in the middle of the action. (That's him hunched in a partial umpiring position just above the "catcher" to the right.) 

They laughed and engaged in their mock scrimmage while intermittently moving out of the way so cars could pass by. The newest member of the team --who seems to like Isaac quite a lot-- continually jumped on his back. And Isaac, because he is Isaac, just smiled and let him do it because they were all just having fun.

They may not win all the time, but there's so much more to team sports than coming out on top. I love this team and these parents and these boys. They're zany and forgetful and silly (the boys, not the parents), but they're fun. And I know they bring Isaac a lot of joy. So for all of that, I am so thankful.