Take Me Out to the Ballgame

It's that time of year! BASEBALL....we love some baseball at our house and look forward to the spring, when school is winding down, the weather is warming up, and my suburban becomes full of dirty cleats, gloves, bats, helmets, water bottles, and bat bags! We spend countless hours at the ball park, between practices and games. It's our home away from home!

This year Colby is on the Giants team and Carson is on the Diamond-backs

Both of the boys are playing on teams with familiar team-mates and coaches, which is fun for them. Some of these kids have played together for 4 years. It also makes it enjoyable for the parents, as we have all gotten to know each other and our kids over the years. I love watching them improve and learn more about the game, as well as the character qualities involved with being on a team and playing team sports!

Carson has mostly been playing short-stop and 1st base. He really loves short-stop and has gotten quite comfortable in that position. He is a such a little competitor! I really am proud of how he cheers on his other teammates and goes out of his way to encourage other players. He got a game ball the 2nd game for hitting 3 home runs and was super excited about that!

Carson with Andrew Whetstone- they have played together for 4 years!

Up to bat

Colby typically plays 2nd base and takes it very seriously. He has improved so much with hitting already this year and has been hitting off the coach pitch much more frequently vs. the tee. He has gotten several outs for his team and is a lot faster at running bases than he was last year. He listens to his coaches and is  passionate about cheering for his teammates. One thing I really love about Colby is how he smiles from ear to ear, regardless of how a play turns out...if he hits and gets to base...he smiles. If he gets out....you  got it...he still is all smiles! Such a great attitude all the time. It is especially fun to watch him "slide" into home plate. He runs right up to it and then "slides" at the last second. 

Can't help but love that little cute butt!

Colby striking his "running pose"

The boy's papa has gotten to come to several games this year, since he lives closer. This has been a real treat for them!