4/2 - Iowa Cubs Media Workout, Part 2

Cubs infielder Javy Baez and Cubs infielder Arismendy Alcantara walks onto the field during the media workout at Principal Park in Des Moines, Iowa on Wednesday, April 2, 2014. 

Cubs infielder Arismendy Alcantara throws the ball to first base during the media workout at Principal Park in Des Moines, Iowa on Wednesday, April 2, 2014. 

Cubs infielder Javy Baez charges the ball for fielding practice during the media workout at Principal Park in Des Moines, Iowa on Wednesday, April 2, 2014. 

Cubs infielder Logan Watkins is all smiles as he walks onto the field during the media workout at Principal Park in Des Moines, Iowa on Wednesday, April 2, 2014.  

Cubs outfielder Matt Szczur chats with Des Moines Register reporter Tommy Birch during the media workout at Principal Park in Des Moines, Iowa on Wednesday, April 2, 2014. 

Cubs pitcher Blake Parker throws an imaginary pitch during the media workout at Principal Park in Des Moines, Iowa on Wednesday, April 2, 2014. 

Cubs principal owner Michael Gartner chats with Cubs catcher Luis Flores during the media workout at Principal Park in Des Moines, Iowa on Wednesday, April 2, 2014. 

Cubs infielder Javy Baez swings in the cage in batting practice during the media workout at Principal Park in Des Moines, Iowa on Wednesday, April 2, 2014. 

Cubs infielder Javy Baez models his socks for the camera (shameless sock plug) during the media workout at Principal Park in Des Moines, Iowa on Wednesday, April 2, 2014. 

4/2 - Iowa Cubs Media Workout Day

The Cubs' Christian Villanueva throws the baseball during the media workout at Principal Park in Des Moines, Iowa on Wednesday, April 2, 2014. 

The Cubs' Christian Villanueva fields a ball during the media workout at Principal Park in Des Moines, Iowa on Wednesday, April 2, 2014. 

Cubs manager Marty Pevey directs his players during the media workout at Principal Park in Des Moines, Iowa on Wednesday, April 2, 2014. 

The Cubs' Arismendy Alcantara practice on his bunting in the cage during the media workout at Principal Park in Des Moines, Iowa on Wednesday, April 2, 2014. 

The Cubs' Javier Baez, the no. 5 prospect by MLB.com, shags a fly ball during the media workout at Principal Park in Des Moines, Iowa on Wednesday, April 2, 2014. (I totally have the same socks!)

Cubs manager Marty Pevey throws batting practice during the media workout at Principal Park in Des Moines, Iowa on Wednesday, April 2, 2014. 

The Cubs' Javier Baez eyes a ball in batting practice during the media workout at Principal Park in Des Moines, Iowa on Wednesday, April 2, 2014. 

The Cubs' Lars Anderson throws the ball to third base during the media workout at Principal Park in Des Moines, Iowa on Wednesday, April 2, 2014. 

The fans line up to get an autograph from the Cubs' Christian Villanueva during the media workout at Principal Park in Des Moines, Iowa on Wednesday, April 2, 2014. 

Cubs manager Marty Pevey talks with reporters after the media workout at Principal Park in Des Moines, Iowa on Wednesday, April 2, 2014. 

The Cubs' Javier Baez signs autographs during the media workout at Principal Park in Des Moines, Iowa on Wednesday, April 2, 2014. 

The Cubs' Javier Baez poses for a picture during the media workout at Principal Park in Des Moines, Iowa on Wednesday, April 2, 2014. 

3/29 - Iowa Cubs Open House

Hi folks,

For the first time in nearly two months, I finally got some new content on my blog!

With the baseball season just around the corner, the Iowa Cubs hosted an open house at Principal Park in Des Moines. They allowed the fans to get in the stadium for free and let them explore all over the place. The clubhouse, the skybox, the dugouts, everything.

Now, I pretty much know the inside outs of Principal Park since I've been going there when I was a baby. Being a former bat boy helped too. But I wanted to go out there because I needed to see some real baseball stuff!

A banner of Anthony Rizzo on the facade of Principal Park. They got banners of other players around the stadium as well, such as Geovany Soto, Micah Hoffpauir, Jeff Samardzija, Bobby Scales, etc...

The fans lineup to buy some tickets.

Prepping the field for the home opener on Thursday, April 3rd.

Life throws you a curve... directly into the Iowa Cubs' clubhouse. 

The batting cage in the clubhouse. This is the only batting cage at Principal Park. Both the Cubs and the visiting team would share the cage whenever they need to. 

The Iowa Cubs' clubhouse. They've changed it a lot since I was the bat boy in 2006. It's nicer than the clubhouse at Wrigley Field! 

I "heard" some chatter around the park that Javier Baez, the Cubs' no. 1 prospect, will be wearing #17 for the Iowa Cubs. My favorite number. How fitting. 

The Cub Club restaurant just beyond the left field wall. I dare you to say "Cub Club" three times fast.  

Timeless baseball caps waiting to be brought by fans in the team store. 

The baseball seams statue sitting directly in the front of the main facade of Principal Park. 

1/25 - Des Moines Bike Expo

Hi folks. Been a while since I've shot anything! With the bike expo being in Des Moines this weekend, I decided to check it out and brought my camera along. Nothing fancy. Just wanted to clear the dust off my camera and shoot something a little different than sports.

The Boulevard Sports section. This shop is only 150 yards or so away from my house, so I go there quite often!

A ghost bike. They place these at locations where a bicyclist got killed to remember them.

The front on one of the bike jerseys.

The biking team testing out the trainers at the Expo. 

Gotta love these Fujis. I have one myself and it's a fun bike!

A pretty cool painting by Michael Holmes Artwork, based in Des Moines, Iowa. 

12/8 - A Very Merry Christmas Tree

The Heuer's official 2013 Christmas Tree

My mom's favorite ornament from Hawaii. 

A hand-knitted Santa made by my great-grandmother. 

Obligatory Spike picture.

An Angel in Heaven, inspired by the late Karli "Tess" Manker. 

And sometimes we like to embarrass the dog, so here's a meh-y picture of him in his Christmas sweater.

12/3 - Roosevelt welcomes Dowling

Hello everybody!

It was quite the doubleheader at Roosevelt High School tonight! The girls led off the night, with Dowling prevailing. And then in the boys' game, Roosevelt dropped a heartbreaker, as Dowling won the game 49-47.

Here are some of the highlights from tonight's games, both girls and boys.

If you wish to view or purchase more photos, they will be up by tomorrow evening (Dec. 4th)! There will be at least 50 and more photos!

Roosevelt junior center Meredith Burkhall and Dowling  junior forward Audrey Faber leap for the tip-off during the 1st quarter in Pomerantz Gymnasium at Roosevelt High School in Des Moines, Iowa on Tuesday, December 3rd, 2013. 

Roosevelt head coach Chris Cundiff gives out instructions to his team during the first quarter against Dowling Catholic in Pomerantz Gymnasium at Roosevelt High School in Des Moines, Iowa on Tuesday, December 3rd, 2013. 

Roosevelt junior forward Julanie Carter goes for a lay-up during the third quarter against Dowling Catholic in Pomerantz Gymnasium at Roosevelt High School in Des Moines, Iowa on Tuesday, December 3rd, 2013. 

Roosevelt junior guard Jordan Johnson and Dowling senior guard Jack Green greet each other before their game in Pomerantz Gymnasium at Roosevelt High School in Des Moines, Iowa on Tuesday, December 3rd, 2013. 

Roosevelt fans pose for a picture during the first quarter against Dowling Catholic in Pomerantz Gymnasium at Roosevelt High School in Des Moines, Iowa on Tuesday, December 3rd, 2013. 

Roosevelt center Jamel Carter looks for an open teammate during the first quarter against Dowling Catholic in Pomerantz Gymnasium at Roosevelt High School in Des Moines, Iowa on Tuesday, December 3rd, 2013. 

The Roosevelt Dance Team puts on a show during the half-time between Roosevelt and Dowling in Pomerantz Gymnasium at Roosevelt High School in Des Moines, Iowa on Tuesday, December 3rd, 2013. 

Roosevelt junior guard Rakim Tullis drives to the backboard during the third quarter against Dowling Catholic in Pomerantz Gymnasium at Roosevelt High School in Des Moines, Iowa on Tuesday, December 3rd, 2013. 

Roosevelt guard Daniel Luckett leaps over Dowling senior guard Justin Bunkers for the basket during the fourth quarter against Dowling Catholic in Pomerantz Gymnasium at Roosevelt High School in Des Moines, Iowa on Tuesday, December 3rd, 2013. 

Roosevelt junior guard Jordan Johnson dishes out a behind-the-back pass to a teammate during the fourth quarter against Dowling Catholic in Pomerantz Gymnasium at Roosevelt High School in Des Moines, Iowa on Tuesday, December 3rd, 2013. 

Roosevelt senior fans cheer on their team during the fourth quarter against Dowling Catholic in Pomerantz Gymnasium at Roosevelt High School in Des Moines, Iowa on Tuesday, December 3rd, 2013. 

Roosevelt guard Daniel Luckett goes for a lay-up during the fourth quarter against Dowling Catholic in Pomerantz Gymnasium at Roosevelt High School in Des Moines, Iowa on Tuesday, December 3rd, 2013.