The Sandlot

In a near complete reversal of last year's score (10-5 Benedicts), the Stoltzfuses beat the Benedicts 11-4 behind three home runs from Scott, the unanimous MVP, (middle of third picture, red shorts and hat). The Benedicts were completely outclassed, and one of the few redeeming qualities about our game came in Alex's beautiful catch against the boardwalk, thus denying at least one Stoltzfus home run. His side bears witness to his effort. Yours truly had a forgettable game, grounding out numerous times, striking out once (yes - striking out in whiffle ball; quite a feat), and reaching base on fielders choices and errors. There's always next year.

Mother

While cruising down our street, after driving 760 miles from Michigan to New Jersey, I spotted her in her beach digs coming in from an undoubtedly rough afternoon by the ocean, where a soothing breeze likely floated in off the water under a sapphire sky and she lost herself in an engaging book with her toes buried in the sand.

Derrick and Amanda

Despite the heat - and the drizzle at the ceremony - I had an absolute blast photographing your wedding. And mostly because you are both such fun, laid-back people. Thanks for inviting me to be a part of it all.