Saturday movie review: 'Million Dollar Arm'

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Sports movies are one of my favorite film genres because they're always so inspirational and uplifting. I had the privilege of attending a free screening the other night with my hubby and two local daughters of one of the most fun sports movies I've seen in quite some time: MILLION DOLLAR ARM.

Million Dollar Arm poster

The movie not only made...

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Swimming lessons

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“It's the colors that will make you stray. They sing to you, the not-blue and the searing light, and no matter how tightly you tie yourself to the inbetween, eventually you will break free.
No one swims only in the shallow water.”
― Betsy Cornwell, Tides

Mac began swimming lessons this past Saturday, his first ever.

toddler swim lesson 

Big brother Bubby...

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Photo finish: Mini pro golfers

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(This post could also be titled Pro mini golfers. Either way, I love these shots.)

I got some great photos of squirrels this past week, which I shared on Tuesday. But the photos below — sent to me via text by Megan — are my very favorite photos of the week, the very best photos for closing out the work week.

miniature golf with dad

Bubby and Mac enjoyed...

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Running from the running bug

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Somewhere along the line my daughters became runners. That should come as no surprise to regular Grandma's Briefs readers as I've shared many times the victories — mini and marathon — of Andrea, Brianna and Megan.

kids run mile marker

Though he's the son of running enthusiast Mommy Megan, Bubby does his very best to run from the running bug that nabbed his mom and aunties. That was confirmed again this past weekend.

Bubby, Mac and Mommy participated in a 5K...

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