Sporty Family Mugs

"He needs more exercise. I recommend a team sport like hockey. He'd make a good goalie."

Kurt's good. Look at his family. His dad and mom really know how the game is played! They're his personal coach and videographer. As I said

Young golf ball getting "the talk".

'Still having problems finding a baby sitter?'

"How do you expect him to grow up to be a pro if he doesn't start young?"

'We just figured that with the kids travelling so much for soccer, it made more sense to sell our house and get an RV.'

Olympics create interest in curling.

"I don’t know what it is, but every time the Bruins win, I love you more and more!"

Baby Footballer

Daddy's Hook

Mrs. Tree? A hockey ball hit your daughter. It's likely just a bad bruise. Whew! Though there could be a fracture, nerve damage or fatal blood clots. What? Don't worry. Our medical advisor is evaluating Twig right now. Can you sign this liability waiver? Her hand seems fine. Team lawyer.

"I just knew there had to be a better use for tomatoes than making boring old sandwiches."

'...So what if all the other parents screamed at the umpire?...'

"I told you I wouldn't be any good at this game. Look, I've gone and hit the ball down one of those little holes again."

'Geez, Dad! You never scream your lungs out at the refs! Don't you love me?!'

"This paternity leave plays havoc with your handicap."

Scraper Biking, Manhattan, Spring, '95

Boy spinning basketball on finger next to dog spinning ball on wagging tail.

Expectant father with sports goods - "It's a girl."

'Wow! Feel that kick! I'm buying him a football for his first birthday!'

"Dr. Behan?! Congratulations! It's a Boy!!!"

"Give me a sporting chance, love ... pass me my wicket-keeping gloves."

"Go join your coach and the rest of your team. I'll be watching from the bar."

Young ladies playing 'Hare and hounds'.

Little League Registration: "Um, I think we're gonna need to see your birth certificate again, son. . ."

Things Your Mother Would Never Let You Do Olympic Games

"When did our kids become mobsters?"

"So how was the Edgar Willoughby Classic?"

"I am standing up straight."

"So your soccer team lost...big deal! I lose things all the time!"

Another Rugby Star is Born.

"Harold! You promised!"

"I'm not playing games anymore...especially if you keep beating me."

'Woo-hoo!This is the happiest day of my life!!'

Bently and Son, Inc.