Even when I’m not in Oakland catching an A’s game, I’m always trying to find a way to get my baseball fix. When my uncle told me my young cousin started little league, we didn’t hesitate to catch his early morning games across the bridge in Hayward. My little niece Ava shared our enthusiasm as well, so we took her along to go see him play for the Hayward Athletics (can’t go wrong with a name like that!).
At the game we watched, he was the only player to hit a home run, & he caught a good game to boot.
Ava didn’t understand the rules of the game, so she made friends with a five-year-old girl she met at the ballgame. She didn’t absorb as much baseball as we did, but had just as much fun!
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I had to come in to work last Thursday morning so I can take the super early shuttle to get to the Oakland Coliseum. The A’s were giving away a fleece Snuggie—what they called a Sluggie—to the first 10,000 fans. I had to get a good spot in line to guarantee getting the wearable blanket. Otherwise, my wizard hat wouldn’t make sense (photo above).
Thanks to all my friends & family who came out to rock the left field bleachers. Without them, I wouldn’t have got us on DiamondVision (finally!) & started the wave that went all the way around the Coliseum 7.5 times. Ahh, what a good game.
Another thanks to my cousin Daniel for wearing my camera & taking almost all of the photos of the evening. Nice shots!
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My bro-in-law celebrated his birthday over the weekend. My sis threw an informal par-tay at their new place in their clubhouse. Gave me a good reason to dust off my trusty DSLR & ringflash & take some party photos with their friends.
Happy birthday, Kris!
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His good friends & family threw him a superb surprise birthday party last Saturday. I designed the official uniform for the day…the similarity is uncanny.
Happy birthday, Nano! We love you.
Flickr: Nano's surprise 40th birthday party
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Happy new year! Sure, this greeting is a few weeks old, but I still mean it!
It was a relatively quiet New Year’s Eve party. Many family members were out of town or couldn’t make it. Disappointed? A little. It’s a bit hard to maintain a huge family, but you gotta hold on to what we have left—namely, tradition. Hopefully for years to come, I can always count on the big family New Year’s reunion as I’ve done all my life.
On a positive note, my Auntie Remy threw a really good party, complete with good food, a money booth (inspired by a Filipino game show) & a house full of laughter. As a gift, I’ve uploaded a photo of her & her sisters. I doubt she reads my blog, & if on the off chance she does, I hope you enjoy it, auntie!
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