Emily, geared up for Wacky Hair Day at school
Yes, that IS a toothbrush in her hair
Emily, geared up for Wacky Hair Day at school
Yes, that IS a toothbrush in her hair
Dave's father with his grandchildren, and with their parents
Mikey and Grandpa on a hike
Katie and the kids
Mikey and Grandpa watch intently as the others use the paddle boats
Emily, soliloquizing about the moon
That's what Phil Jackson called the Chicago Bulls' 1998 title run, knowing that the team was about to be broken up after that. Mikey's Skychiefs team, one of the better ones in his Little League, with some occasional help from Mikey, played its last game in June. We'd been looking forward to that game for quite a while. Then the night actually came and we were very sad it was over. It was a great team and a lot of fun.
Mikey applies his unique running style, hoping to reach third base before he gets to left field
Katie and Emily watch the sun set on the field and the season
Left: Mikey, always a unique presence in the outfield
Right: His last at-bat, like his first: with much-needed counseling from Coach Barker
Picking up a pointer from Coach Hewes
"Let's play two!"
"Let's play ONE, then go to the concession stand!"
The game ends with the last cheer and handshakes of the season
Mikey is congratulated (above) and savors his trophy (right)
The 2004 Rookie League Skychiefs
(Other family photos are up one level)