It’s been nearly a week since ESPN The Picnic and I’m just now getting around to sharing this picture.  Consider this like a family test run of our Disney trip in February and a chance for us to experience more of what Connecticut has to offer.

ESPN has given me many silverish hairs over the years, though I’d argue our older little man owns more of them than my job.  What was cool was last week, as they do every year, ESPN rented the entire Lake Compounce amusement park and provide all the free food, beer and soda you can imagine as well as free access to short lines.  We gallivanted around the park, mainly the roller coaster, merry-go-round, the dumbo ride and this REALLY slow and annoying caterpillar train thingy.  It was a hot day but fun and we really had  a great time.  What’s best about it is that ESPN picked up the entire bill for the Austin family.  Officially, they say it’s the company’s way of saying “Thank You” but unofficially, like with the free entrance to Disney and the hotel discounts, it’s the best way to keep me working for them.  How could I ever leave ESPN when the family has so many smiles from a single day.  Great company, great day and great family.