Andy’s Birthday Softball Game

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We celebrated Andy’s 30th birthday with a softball game and cookout at Detling Field!

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My parents spent hours preparing the yard and field, which looked great.

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There were, of course, signs …

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and cake! (Note the left cookie is supposed to say “RIP Kara’s YOUTH.” I’m not really dead.)

As you can see here, the cake is a Uhl family tradition.

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After appetizers we split into teams …

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and played ball!

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It was hot, hot, hot, so there was lots of beverage consumption …

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shade seeking and, …

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hat and bonnet wearing going on.

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Liz, Katy and Tom were all able to make it, which was so nice.

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After the game my dad grilled burgers and hot dogs, and we pulled out Jill and Marty’s homemade potato salad, baked beans, salsa and more.

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Then, we ate!

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We got some Wiffle ball and more baby-playing time in, too.

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Great day.

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Happy birthday, my love.

“The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love.” —Bryant Gumbel