Gone Baptizin'

Just two days left before the big day. I know he can't speak yet, but if he could he might say something like:

Oh, Bartholomew, I feel like St. Augustine of Hippo after his conversion by Ambrose of Milan.

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For the sake of all our "associates," I hope Patrick shows some mercy in settling all family business:

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Hello Again.

I know, I know - I haven't posted in over a week. Here are some recent pics. Thanks for your patience!

I wonder where he got this T-shirt.

Colin always seems to behave when Christina's around. We might have to set up another guest room in the basement.

Yeah. This sight would make anyone cry.

I yam what I yam.

I call this look "Blue Steel."

This one is "Ferrari."

Colin went to watch his 2nd cousin Sean (#7) play QB on Saturday.

How Was I To Know There Was A Party Going On?

As promised, action shots. Colin performs all his own stunts.

Go Pats

Er, I mean "Go Giants." Um. Patriots. Giants. Whatever, just feed me.

Colin enjoyed his first football game this weekend. He was a supportive, if not entirely enthusiastic, fan. His Uncle B came to visit and didn't really put him down all weekend.

Game 1, Season 1.

Somebody finally found a way to turn the volume down.

If you haven't seen "kid Brown" in a while, these pictures might lead you to believe that he sleeps all the time. Not true! In reality, Colin leads quite an active lifestyle. I'll try to catch him in action for the next post.

The Men's Fall Fashion Line

Little yellow bugs are all the rage in Paris this year.

This one actually belonged to Uncle B. Funny how fashion is cyclicle.

"Yes, I'm wearing a sailor suit after Labor Day. And I don't care."

Enough is enough. Get this monkey suit off me.

Farewell

Here's Colin in his first church outfit.



Unfortunately, we had to say goodbye. It was a really great weekend. Here is a picture of four generations of McElroy:

Who's Better'n Us?

Colin's first visit to the beach. He took really well to it. The weather didn't hurt - we had one of those classic Labor Day Weekend beach days. Life is pretty good, I think.

Introducing Mimi and Nanny

Mimi Brown had waited a long time to see her Grandson again. Being back in Sag Harbor brought back a lot of memories - for Dad and for everyone else, I think. And while Mimi, Nanny and Ray did some baby-sitting, Mom and Dad got a little R&R.




Nanny dusted off some old lullabyes and really bonded with Colin.

Vacation - All I Ever Wanted

We're off to visit Grandma Brown and Great-Grandma Grealy in Sag Harbor. Here we are on the Cross-Sound Ferry.

Leisure Time

Colin watched the Yanks-Sox series last week. Mom let him hang out with the guys for a while.


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They're Gonna Put Me In The Movies

They're gonna make a big star out of me. Blogger added video-capability, so now Colin can speak directly to his followers.

As always, your comments are appreciated. I assure you that Colin reads each one. Due to the sheer volume of comments he receives, however, he cannot answer each of you individually. Please know that he appreciates your thoughts.

The Beginning or the End?

The Yanks rebounded with a well-earned win over Boston last night on the back of Johnny Damon's 7th-inning two-run shot. Andy Pettite picked up his 12th win and continued his role as stopper, pitching 7 innings and allowing only 3 runs on 6 hits.

This late-August win over the Sox feels different, though, than it has in years past. The team is in a hole this time. It was only two weeks ago that they had struggled back to within 4 games of the East-leading Sox, but the recent 2-5 road trip dropped them back down to 8.

So the team finds itself at a cross-roads this week. To the left: the division leading Red Sox, who maintain a 7 game lead over the Yanks. Also, Seattle's mighty bats and the Detroit Tigers, who just finished walloping the Yanks at Comerica. There are still 30 games left, but the division seems out of reach and the Wild Card is certainly not in the bag.

To the right, however, are three potential unlikely heroes for the Yanks. First, the Joba Chamberlain phenomenon. This kid has 17 Ks through 10 innings, allowing no runs, and an energy that seems to infect both the crowd and the dugout.

Second, Phil Hughs has been a little shaky since coming back from hamstring and ankle injuries. But his fastball is getting back to where it needs to be. A strong start from Hughs on Friday v. TB could go a long way towards setting the table for a post-season starting gig. And we know that he's capable of pitching well in big games.

Finally, Ian Kennedy, the Yanks' top 2006 draft pick. The Yanks announced yesterday that they're bringing Kennedy up from the minors to fill in for Moose for a start or two. Contrary to some what some rumors have suggested, Mussina is not being moved to the bullpen, but will just throw on the side for a few days. The team wants to re-evaluate him after three atrocious starts. Torre: "It's just something we're going to try and see what it looks like." Ominous-sounding, but I think we can expect to see the 17-year (100-63) veteran back on the mound soon. In the meantime, the fast-tracking of Kennedy is more evidence that the Yanks have switched paradigms. Where they once (recently) relied solely on experienced (maybe too experienced) veterans, they're now showing alot of confidence in the young guys. Lesson learned, I guess.

Whether the Kennedy move works out, and whether Chamberlain and Hughs can deliver, remains to be seen. But I think the rest of the season depends on the performance of these three rooks: will they ignite some kind of a spark? Will they be able to rejuvenate a weakening pitching staff? If so, the playoffs may well be within sight (especially in light of Seattle's four-game losing streak). If not, the playoffs look a little less likely. But hey, we might be starting the '08 season with Pettite, Wang, Hughs, Chamberlain and Kennedy.

Great match-up tonight: 16 game winner Josh Beckett vs. his childhood hero Roger Clemens. This photo was taken in 1984. Beckett was four years old.

A Black Hat Is My Crown

He just needs some new Adidas, no laces.

Gratuitous Cute Pictures (Of Colin)

Saturday

Friday night was a long one for the 'rents, but we had a good day just lounging on Saturday. Luckily for us, the king lounger himself was visiting from DC.


And KH got to visit before heading back to Woo-town.

He's figured out how to suck his thumb.