Gabriel started off the season certainly more interested in playing than he had been over the past couple of summer sessions. The pace has been about right all season (a couple of games a week and a single practice). About a month back he really started making strides in his throwing and the hitting seems to have been given an upgrade since we started doing live pitching. He took another stride forward after some training with my brother.
Plans are being made to watch Iron Man 2 on Thursday night. I doubly excited since Gabriel is now old enough to watch and is anticpating the release as well.
One of the fun things for Gabriel was getting to meet a bunch of Comic Pros. A special moment was getting the chance not only to meet the great Sergio Aragones but to watch him interact with my son. They had the time to talk about a few things and was gracious enough to allow a photo to be taken.
We also had the chance to meet Frank Cho (and we have a GREAT story there), Chris G and Joe Benitez.
Taking a quick break for lunch during WonderCon. We walked over to the Metron as the rain started to come down.
Last minute StubHub purchase and we are at the game sitting in section 115 just behind home plate. We had a good time even with the A’s 5-3 loss. They held their own after being stifled by King Felix through 5 innings. The latter part of the game was entertaining especially since Gabriel really got into it.
Gabriel took it upon himself to meet the DC leadership after the DC Nation panel. I told him he could approach the panel area and ask for photos. He took me literally and walked on stage and asked each of them to pose for a shot. Credit to all three for honoring his request. DOM and I were having a good laugh watching all this go down.
Saw this today during lunch. This toy line harkens back to the old Mego’s line of which I had a few. Luckily I left my ATM at home.
Very proud of Gabriel. He ran his science experiment twice during the school science faire. He showed "liquid fireworks". Mixing a few drops of food coloring with a spoonful of vegetable oil then pouring into the jar of water creates the effect. His teacher was impressed enough that she will likely be nominating him to participate in the district faire.
For the second showing he asked a few teachers and the principal to come watch. He spoke so very well and answered questions from the viewers. Very polished if I might add.
