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March 24, 2009March 24, 2009 M. Sullivan Photography Family, Photos

Meeting A Former NFL Great

Sebastian & Chuck Foreman, originally uploaded by MSullivan Photography.

Sebastian had the opportunity to meet former MN Vikings player, Chuck Foreman, yesterday. A local store is having a grand opening this week and is having sports figures sign autographs each day. Of course Mike was even more excited than Sebastian. He went through all of his old sports memorabilia to find an old football card of Chuck Foreman’s from 1975. He found a second card that Mr. Foreman shared with OJ Simpson for their record-breaking seasons. Mike decided that the Foreman/OJ combo may not be the most appropriate item to ask for an autograph on. They opted for the 1975 football card and a Vikings hat and were able to get autographs on each one. Sebastian brought his digital camera and Mike snapped a picture after waiting in line for 35 minutes. Sebastian said that he didn’t mind the wait, it was definitely worth it! Next up, former MN Twins player, Jack Morris, on Thursday. Mike has already tracked down a t-shirt from the ’91 Twins with Jack Morris on it and Sebastian is planning to ask him if his arm got sore during 7th game of the World Series when he pitched 10 innings.

On a side note, Mike expressed his great disappointed in my knowledge of Chuck Foreman. Apparently Mr. Foreman was a running back for the Vikings team, not a defensive player as I had thought. My apologies to both Mike and Mr. Foreman. I guess my memory as a four year old in 1975 is not a good as I had hoped.

March 23, 2009March 23, 2009 M. Sullivan Photography Family, Flowers

Rain/Freezing Rain/Wind

RAIN/FREEZING RAIN/WIND – That is today’s forecast in Duluth. I guess I should not have complained about yesterday’s windy weather. When Sophia looked out the window this morning her response was, “Holy buckets”. Rain was pouring down, the wind was blowing and the freezing rain we had overnight had glazed over the trees, power lines and cars. She did see the positive side of things later in our ride to daycare. She told me that she was very happy to see all of the rain because it helps the grass and flowers grow. Yeah Sophia, me too…I guess.

I’m not sure how Sebastian felt about the rain. His bus was 10 minutes late this morning. He was pretty well soaked by the time it pulled up at his stop. I always drive down to the bus stop with Sophia and wait until Sebastian’s bus comes before we head off to daycare. I offered Sebastian a ride this morning, but he refused. I think he is too cool at his age to get a ride (one block) with his Mom and sister. And as he waited in the rain and the wind, I offered him a warm, dry seat in the car. Again, he refused. I’m quite certain his stubbornness was only because he didn’t want to give up his first place spot in line for the bus.

This photo is for Sophia who could see the positive side of the miserable weather this morning. I can hardly wait until this is what I see out my kitchen window.

March Showers Bring May Flowers...Or Something Like That — March Showers Bring May Flowers, Right?

March 22, 2009March 23, 2009 M. Sullivan Photography Family

Family Ski Day

Today was our last chance to use our free Spirit Mountain ski passes. Despite sustained winds of 23 mph and wind gusts of 35 mph, we put on our gear and headed to the mountain. My niece and nephew came with their friends and joined us. We had a great time with less than ideal conditions. Sebastian did most of his skiing with the big kids, while Mike, Sophia and I skied together. Sophia is becoming a great skier. Although I was able to stay ahead of her on the slopes today, I think this may be my last year of out-skiing anyone in the family. Sophia is definitely ready for the Chester Bowl Ski Races next season. Perhaps she will even win a trophy or two like her big brother did this year.