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It’s Just a Game

October 6, 2009 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Minnesohta, Minnesota Me, Special Events, Sports Stuff 6 Comments

Or is it?* Updated to Add *Final Score: Vikings 30; Packers 23(But I’m sure you already knew that.)After the second touchdown, I emailed my husband and asked, “Are you deaf yet?” His single word reply was “Huh?” He said that it was, not surprisingly, a very exciting game and that the crowd was on its feet for most of it.We were too.Okay, not … [Read more...]

A Blister-Ripping Hit

July 26, 2009 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Jem, Minnesota Me, Sports Stuff 2 Comments

My family is heaving a collective sigh of relief.Baseball is done for the season.Jem went out with a bit of a bang, hitting a double in the third inning of the first All Star game (“Mom, I hit the ball so hard I ripped open my blister!”) and scoring the winning run, to boot. That’s it for the bragging rights on Mom’s part, though, because they lost … [Read more...]

Great Expectations

June 23, 2008 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Minnesota Me, Sports Stuff 2 Comments

My husband wants Joe to make a catch like this tonight.Personally I’m even more impressed by her humility!Ad Jesum per Mariam,*Updated to Add: Okay, I'm a loser. The above footage is a spoof and features a stuntwoman (Phoenix Brown) and a well-placed bottle of Gatorade. I still like her humble little wave at the end!Here's the link to how they did … [Read more...]

Let’s Play Ball!

June 5, 2008 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Family Fun, Joe, Minnesota Me, Sports Stuff 10 Comments

Because I know that you’ve been waiting by your computer…...here are some of the highlights from last night’s game. : )I. On the MoundIt is strange to watch my child on the pitcher’s mound. I remember nursing him!He pitched the 5th inning and I was so proud—three strike-outs and only one walk.(And really, the ball barely nicked that kid.)II. In the … [Read more...]

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