Kevin just concluded his second straight summer being selected to the Westbury Little League All Star team. His 10 year old team defeated Bellaire in thrilling fashion, but then dropped two closely fought games to West U and Post Oak. Darrell once again was selected as a coach of the All Stars and enjoyed strategizing with his co-coaches and getting the team prepared for the District All Star tournament experience!
Our family is saddened today by the loss of our companion, friend, and fearless dog Oscar. Oscar's been with Darrell for 12+ years and it is estimated that he lived a life of 18 years! What a resilient and faithful pet. Oscar ended up in kidney and liver failure and in bad shape this past weekend. He fought gallantly and hardly seemed fazed by his body's shut down when we said our good byes on Monday. Dinner last night without him at our feet was tough. This morning getting ready for work without his slumbering body sprawled across the hallway was difficult. He truly exhibited the qualities in a dog that led people to describe canines as "man's best friend". We'll miss you, Oscar!
Graham was so excited to finally get to play baseball like his big brother Kevin. Here's Graham in his uniform before heading to the fields. His mind is on baseball, but his heart is with the Longhorn basketball team's run to the Sweet 16 here in Houston.
And finally, here's a video clip of Graham racing from third to home. Much to everyone's complete surprise, Graham slides home! He wants to play his next game "so I can hustle and slide some more..." The innocence and humor of 5 and 6 year old "baseball" was a sight to behold. Come on out and see for yourself. Graham's good for some hustle, a slide or two, and that big Graham Bacak smile!
