Beer-A-Mids Softball

Two weeks ago I joined a Pearland softball league, the Beer-A-Mids. Back in May I played in a tournament with Dannenbaum Engineering (you can find the old post) and met some folks that set me up with this team. We play down in Independence Park in the heart of Pearland. It’s where Debbie and I play tennis (when the weather isn’t 100+!!!!). Each week we play two games, anywhere between 6:30PM and 10:30PM… One of the funnier elements of our league is the beer fines, something none of the other teams I have played on have. If you strikeout it’s $3, if you pop out its $2…other fines for double plays, last outs of the inning, etc. It’s pretty funny…striving NOT to make the last out for instance!

Anyways, the first week we split the two games. I went 2 for 7 overall, with one hit in each game and a pair of RBI’s. I blame the heat, my recovering ankle (from the sprain), and well, the layoff! Ha…no excuses, it’s beer league softball, I just didn't do so hot! Not to mention, I ended so many innings and such, I raked up $8 in fines from the first week! What a crock! Carrying a 0.286 batting average into the second week was cool and all, but I had my redemption. I went 7 for 9 with 6 RBI’s last week, capping off the night with a HR, two doubles and a 5 for 5 second game. Again we split the night…winning and losing one. Playing .500 ball right now, but I think over the course of the eight week season, we will compete for the title. Maybe…

All in all, the new softball league is a lot of fun, with a great group of guys. Plus, I am really enjoying getting out there and playing. Since my baseball career never happened, this is as close as I’ll ever get…beer league softball! I’ll update later today or tomorrow how tonight goes!

I PASSED!!!

Last night I found out that I PASSED my Professional Engineering Licensing exam! It has been a long and hard process, but I was able to pull it together and finally achieve a passing score! I owe so much gratitude to Debbie for helping me stay focused and study even more than I had in the past. We curtailed so many things, it was not only hard on me, but hard on her. She played such a big role, with her support and belief for so many months!

We went to The Melting Pot, our celebratory restaurant, to celebrate her birthday and my exam.

All in all, it was a great day...and long awaited!

Happy 25th Birthday Debbie!!!

Today is Debbie's 25th Birthday!

I don't know why the calendar has to go screw things up this year...usually it falls on a weekend for her. With the wedding and all, there's no trip this year to Atlantic City or Vegas with friends or family...oddly enough we've hit two gambling spots for her birthday. That's a funny coincidence. Instead it'll be home with me and kitty. Hmmm...looks like the short stick this year. :-)

Aside from work and the heat and Texas (and all that comes with it...no offense Texans or those that are fans of the state), it'll be a great day! Dinner out, then cake. I made my best attempt at a birthday cake, which upon further review may not make it up on the blog. It surely was built (baked) with less art and class than those the birthday girl produces! I don't know why Duff (Ace of Cakes) makes it look so easy. It's anything but!

Let's all wish Debbie a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

Happy 8th Gracie Lou!

Tomorrow, Gracie Lou turns 8!


Gracie is my pug that lives with my parents, or as they call themselves, her "adoptive parents." My mom always sends me these funny pug articles, clippings, etc...and yesterday we received a box with all sorts of goodies (including Debbie's birthday presents...hint, hint...her bday is MONDAY!) Anyways, back to Gracie...and pugs in general. So check out this clipping she sent (I cropped it out to only the pug)...


Notice anything? Okay...how about another crop and flip:


Ha! Nearly 60 pound pug! Hahaha.. Anyways this is for all those who think Gracie (and Robo for that matter) are a little chunky! They are a mere fraction of this!

On another note, "The Proposal" comes out in the movies tomorrow. Fitting for Gracie's birthday, considering she was named after a Sandra Bullock character. (Not sure if I should admit that...but oh well!)

Yes...this was a brainless post...but I thought I'd share anyways!

Phoebers

My cat in St. Louis has always had a vengeance against men in general, but over the years Terence seems to have worked his way into Phoebe's heart. He is so proud of this he wanted me to post the cutest pic of her...

Doesn't she look so fluffy!