Baseball At The Break

This is the summer of my discontent ... at least discontent when it comes to the baseball season.

There's the Tigers, pimped as World Series shoo-ins, who head into the All-Star break at .500 and 7 games behind the White Sox in the AL Central. Mind you things have improved since that embarrassing start but the only way these guys are going to get to the World Series is if they pay their way in. We've got tickets for my dad's birthday, so I'm not giving up on the Tiggers yet.

Then there's the Braves, my hometown team, who are five games below .500 and trail the Phillies in the NL East by 6 1/2 games. But there's still Chipper Jones' flirtation with .400 (he's at .376 now), Skip Carey's nasally delivery and the Tomahawk Team. So they've got those things going for them, which is nice.

But I would be remiss if I didn't deliver my World Series prediction since we're halfway through a season that feels longer than watching a day of PBS' Sprout. I'm taking the Red Sox and the Mets.

By the way, don't I look great as a bobblehead? This is just foreshadowing Jack McCartney Bobblehead Day taking place at either Comerica Park (home of the Tigers) or Turner Field (the Braves' digs) in 2029.

Some More Things...

I forgot to tell you that I added my birthday pictures and travel pictures to shutterfly. If you look over to the left there is a link to click that says My Personal Photos...click it and you should be able to see more of me! After I left my cousins I spent some more time in Indiana. I went to stay for a few extra days at my Papau and Mamau's. While I was there I was able to visit more of my favorite people. I had a good visit with my Mimi. I had a good lunch at my Great Mamau and Papau's house. I also, as you can see, loved the simple life of swinging on the porch. It is so relaxing you can fall asleep on your Papau. I can't do that at my house. I went to a City Hall meeting with my Papau-in case you didn't know he's the President of City Council. I went to visit my Nana and Grandpa at their house. I went down to the house boat and met a lot of new friends. The gentle waves allowed my Papau and I to take a nap. Then, just when I thought I wasn't going to see my cousins until later they showed up! We went to see this train named Thomas-maybe you know him. In the summer he travels from town to town to visit the kids. Well, we rode him! I was in my moma's arms and the gentle rocking on Thomas made me fall asleep. I have a hard time staying awake-three hours pass and I'm like-Gosh, I need a nap! My Papau bought me a Thomas the Tank Engine and some track for my birthday. I need to learn to let the track stay on the floor but it tastes soooo good! When it was time to come home my Papau and Ashleigh came too. They spent a day here in Atlanta with me at my house. We had fun in downtown ATL. It was hot but I had a cool ride in my stroller.

A Zoo-ing We Will Go

While in Indiana we went to the Indianapolis Zoo. It was a good time. It was a fun filled family day. My Uncle Brian, Aunt Jes, cousins Xander and Jamasen, Nana Selkirk, Moma, and Dada all went with me to the zoo. I liked seeing the animals-especially the zebras and giraffes! We walked to the different parts but Moma made us stay out of the Desert-a mention of snakes and she flips out. Dada-as you can see- was a great tour guide and told me a lot about the animals. We had a good time and I can't wait to go again.

I'm Back!

Wow! I can't believe I 've been gone for so long. I took a trip up North to see the fam and next thing I know it's July! So, my trip-you could say it was jam packed with excitement. We first went to my Grandma and pa McCartney's. While we were there I was able to see my friend Ava-she is a little older than me-just like I like 'em. We played on her swing set, and we even went through a tunnel (of love). She could walk but I had to crawl-cuz that's all I know how to do right now. I also went to my Great G-ma and pa McCartney's. My parents took me to BGand we all got some new shirts. We spent Father's Day in B-town and ate breakfast-Moma and Grandma Mc made it for the boys-we had waffles and eggs. Um, mm good! Then we went to my Uncle Brian and Aunt Jes' house. Let the fun really begin. My cousins had my head spinning the first day but by the end of our stay with them I was keepin' up. They threw me a birthday party and I got to eat more cake! Did I forget to mention I ate cake at Grandma and pa Mc's. I got a fire truck that makes noise, a funshine care bear-which is my cousin Xander's favorite, and some kick butt maracas- i love to dance to the groovy sounds. My Papau Jobe was there to and it was a blast!