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Classic pastimes

My youngest recently celebrated his birthday at Canal Park, home of the Akron Aeros. 

 
That's my little man on the mound, right after taking his turn at throwing out a pitch, and my husband on the left, his arm up to take pictures with his phone.  Thanks to my friends for taking video for me!

The kids had such a great time!    Surrounded by friends and family, throwing out a pitch, standing on the dugout and having the entire stadium sing "Happy Birthday"...  What more could a kid want?

Perhaps your team winning in grand style.  Which they did.

And really chocolate-y cupcakes.  Which he had.

And a lot of great presents.  Which he opened and has enjoyed ever since.

Life is good.

We do love going to ball games as a family.  And there is just something surprisingly special to me, personally, about going to Canal Park.  It's small and easily accessible.  It's easy to follow the game, and to get behind your team even if you don't know the players' names before you get there.  It's classic and home-y and makes you feel good.

Just like knitting (how 'bout that for a segue, eh?).  Two great pastimes that go great together.

Ever heard of Stitch N' Pitch?  I just adore this idea!  It's a program of The National Needle Arts Association (TNNA) that brings together people who enjoy the classics.  

Now, I heard a rumor that an event has been planned already (possibly in August...?) at Canal Park but I can't seem to find anything online to confirm this as fact or any exact date.  I am very intrigued and excited by this idea, however!  Particularly since I thought about checking into organizing some such animal myself, but hadn't quite gotten around to it between school ending and party planning and parents visiting and foot twisting...

But that's a whole 'nother story we don't need to get into right now. 

The point is, I'm looking for confirmation.  I have a few more avenues I can stroll down in search of more info, but in the mean time, maybe you know?  If the rumors be true, I would love to spread the good word and maybe drum up another attendee or two!  

And if you don't know, either, I'll see what I can find out for you!     

Why didn't I think of that?

So simple.  So clever.

And think of the possibilities...

Best laid plans and all

When you have children, one thing you learn very quickly is that...well...life happens.  Sometimes you have to call off work and stay home with a sick kid.  Sometimes you can't go out with your friends because you have an unexpectedly rescheduled soccer game. 

But sometimes....  Sometimes it's you!

I had plans for Sunday.  Big plans.  Plans of the once-a-year variety. 

A kind soul appears to have organized a fantastic WWKIP eventnearby (FB link here) complete with raffles and yarn bombs and everything!  It sounds soooo right up my alley, and I was arranging to see my friend Victoria there.

And then I went on a field trip with my son.  And fell.  And twisted my foot.

Now, there's a long story involved here, and certainly a lot can happen between now and Sunday, but as things stand I have trouble standing.  It's just not looking promising.

But if you happen to be in the area of Hardesty Park this Sunday, with some time and maybe a project handy, please be sure to stop by and enjoy knitting (or crocheting!) among friends. 

And if you see someone there who appears to be nursing a bum foot...remind her to look behind her for rocks before she steps backward.