Opening ceremonies were this past Saturday. Shane and Mason attended...Shane is the manager of Mason's team again this year. They are the Mets and are playing in the Minor league. He's coaching with a great guy named Shawn...they coached together last year in Farm.
Parker plays for the Cardinals. He has great coaches and is really enjoying his team! His team opted out of opening ceremonies on Saturday. He made the Farm league this year...which is machine pitch for the first part of the season and kid pitch the last part. No T-Ball this year...thank goodness!!! (Those games are a little too slow for mom...she likes the action!) He had his first game on Monday night! He did awesome!!! He had a shot down the 3rd baseline! I thought he'd be nervous...but he never let on if he was...he just went out there and played ball! He's one of only a few 6 year olds on his team...but it doesn't bother him one bit! His team won the game...it was great!
Parker's very first at bat in Farm...he did awesome!
Parker is one of the catchers! He can barely walk let alone bend in the gear, it is so big on him, but he is a natural behind the plate!
Mason had his first game tonight. As I mentioned, he is playing in Minors this year...which means kid pitch and stealing...all new to he and the many other 9 year olds on his team! Mason did great! He had an awesome hit just over the 3rd baseman's head! He even got to pitch. He was NOT too thrilled about that. He's still learning, so he struggles a bit...but he's a trooper and we keep reminding him that it will come if he keeps working at it! Mason was the last pitcher Shane brought in...very nerve racking...especially with how close the game was! The game ended up in a tie...so I guess we'll be playing an inning to break the tie later in the season. Of course, quiet little me got it from the other team's manager when I told him that the league said they couldn't end in a tie...but what would the season be without me getting myself into trouble, right?! (Last year I was a little too vocal after one of the calls during the tournament. I'm really trying hard not to do that again!) This one wasn't my fault...promise! Just ask anyone who was there! It really wasn't that big of a deal...it was just funny...me telling this older man not to shoot the messenger...and then everyone coming up to me saying they'd heard he'd yelled at me in front of everyone! Baseball can be so dramatic sometimes!
Last, but certainly not least, this is our buddy Wyatt. He's making his blog debut! He plays baseball for Yucaipa High. He's awesome...and quite the athlete if I do say so myself...and no, I'm not saying that because according to Rylie, he is my future husband! (Rylie is on this kick where she thinks she is going to, in her words, "get that ring" and marry Shane. One day I asked her what was going to happen to me when she married her dad and she said, "you're going to marry Wyatt!" I should mention that Wyatt is Lauren's older brother...so he's practically family! (Lauren is Rylie's sister from another mom and dad...they are VERY BEST BUDS!!!) Wyatt's brother Dallin is also an awesome athlete...but I don't have any pics of him right now...so he will be making his blog debut later! I would however like to wish him a VERY HAPPY 14th BIRTHDAY!!! We love you Dal!
Happy Baseball Season! Wish us luck!!!
2 comments:
Yes it has begun, and I thought I was busy with one player! I love the action shot of Parker!
I can't wait until our kids play sports. I think it is so fun to get involved. But you are right, it consumes your whole life! Just going and watching Meagan's kids and getting a little taste is a lot for one day. I don't know how you Mom's do it!!
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