Category: Family

Sebastian and Mike waited in line to meet former MN Twins player, Jack Morris, last night.  They brought baseballs and a t-shirt to be autographed by the Major Leaguer.  After signing autographs for a number of adults, Jack paused when he got to Sebastian and made some small talk.  They talked about what Sebastian wants to do when he grows up (he is not sure yet) and if Jack’s arm got sore during the 10th inning of World Series Game 7 (no).  Jack was kind enough to let Sebastian pose with him for a couple of photos.

Mike returned our ski rentals to Chester Bowl last night.  Sebastian and I both rented equipment for the season along with our family ski passes.  Sophia has been using Sebastian’s old equipment and Mike has his own (used equipment from his Dad).  Sebastian had a great year refining his skills and competing in the Chester Bowl Ski Races.  His combined race point total put him in a three-way tie for 3rd place in the boys 8-9 year old category.  Way to go Sebastian! 

Sophia has also been refining her ski skills.  She skied at Chester Bowl, Mont Du Lac and Spirit Mountain this year.  Very impressive!  She goes down the ski hill with no fear.  She makes me a bit nervous, but Mike has taught her how to make turns and how to stop.  Even with her expert training, I do appreciate that she wears a helmet.

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.