Diamond Dolls Win!

Hannah's team, the Diamond Dolls, won their first game tonight. The score was 12-0. I thought the other team had at least two runs but the scorekeeper said no. Hannah struck out her first two times at bat. The last time she got a hit and ran as far as second base. A couple of batters later, she got to run home. I missed her last chance to bat and almost missed her run home from third. Will was in the bathroom. While I was waiting, I looked up and saw Hannah on third. When I left, she was in the dugout and didn't even look ready to bat. I missed her hit and run to second and to third but I got to see the most important one. Mike had to miss this game. His softball game starts at 9:00 p.m. so he stayed at work.

Tomorrow, Hannah has a game at 6 p.m. on one field close to home while Will plays at 6:45 p.m. at a complete different set of fields. This is the last of the games this week. Next Tuesday they each play at 6 and 6:45 again.

Hannah's First Game

Hannah had her first coach-pitch softball game last night. I had to miss the first part because her game and Will's game overlapped. She did a good job last night. I saw her when she got to bat. The first time Hannah hit a foul. Her next two swings were strikes. When it was her team's time to play in outfield, she was in the Shortstop position. The other team won 8-2 but Hannah's team was great. They did a good job with it being their first game and not having many practices due to all the rain we've had. Mike was suppose to take pictures but I haven't had a chance to check the camera. I'll try to download them and post them later. Thursday night she has a game and Will has practice at the same time on different fields. I'll try to take some pictures as Mike will take Will to practice while I get to watch Hannah.

Will's team did a good job last night, also. Will was being a mess before the game even got started. He knocked off the hat of one of his teammates, who then gave Will a shove. Will shoved the other little boy back, pushing him down. Then, during the game, he was kicking dirt on some of the other players. But, in his defense, some of his teammates were doing the same thing too. Boys will be boys, won't they?

Happy Birthday Joan

Today is my step-mom's birthday. Happy Birthday Joan!!
Have a great one!!!!

Consignment

This past weekend there was a large consignment sale in the area. I decided to give them some of my old maternity clothes, some clothes of Hannah's and baby equipment Andrew could no longer use. I made over $64. Easy money!! This coming weekend, there is another consignment sale. I am going to try to sale the rest of my maternity clothes, plus some more of Hannah's old clothes. They are only accepting Spring/Summer items so I don't have anything of the boys' clothes to sale. Andrew gets most of Will's things. The clothes Andrew wore last spring and summer were given to a friend for their new baby. I hope to do as well if not better this weekend. If I do, I might have to consign again in the fall.

The Thrill of Victory and The Agony of Defeat

Will in his uniform. Isn't he cute?!

Will is #25. He is chasing after the ball. Most of the time he liked to play in the dirt.

Andrew in his sock drawer.

The kids playing in Will and Andrew's room before bed.

The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat. That is how I felt Monday night after the game. My Tigers lost the National Championship Game to Kansas. But, they put up a good fight and didn't give the game away. They are still Number 1 in my book.


Will played his first T-ball game last night. They played the Braves. Both teams were cute as they all tried to chase the ball and running all over the field instead of to the bases. One little boy on Will's team hit the ball. Instead of following the line to First Base, he followed the line to the pitcher's mound and ran straight to second base. Later, a boy on the other team ran into the outfield chasing after the ball instead of running the bases. They were hilarious. I took some video of Will's first time at bat and running to first base. Later, I took some video of his first time to run to home plate. If I ever get time to figure out how to post video, I will do so.

Hannah's first game will be next Tuesday. I'll take some pictures and post them sometime next week. Both kids play ball next Tuesday: one at 6:45 and one at 7:30 at different ball fields. What fun, what fun.

Go Tigers Go!!!!!

Our U of M Tigers are playing Kansas for the National Championship tonight!!!! Everywhere you look, you see Tiger blue and gray with a little bit of orange: shirts, hats, flags, jackets, etc. I never knew the U of M had that many supporters. The crossing guard at Hannah's school has been wearing her Tiger blue and directing traffic with her U of M pom-poms. It is awesome! Good Luck Tigers!!! You can do it!!!

Mike's softball game tonight has been cancelled due to the big game. In fact, all the games scheduled for night in his league have been cancelled. Isn't that a hoot?! It's a good thing too because now Mike can watch the game and I don't have to try to tape it for him. I have been leery about watching the Tigers play because I don't want to jinx them. Plus, if I do watch it, I wouldn't want to spoil it for him by telling him how the game ends.

Rain and Baseball

2007 ended with a deficit in rainfall of around 60 inches. We are making up for it now. In the month of March alone, our area has had 10 inches of rain. It has rained just about every day so far in April. This weekend the weathermen say it will be sunny until Tuesday or Wednesday of next week. My kids won't know what to do with it sunny outside. But, if they want to play in the backyard, they will need their swim gear.

Because of all the wet weather, Mike, Hannah and Will have missed some practices and games. Hopefully, everything will dry out soon so the kids' teams can get some practicing done before their games start. Hannah is on the Diamond Dolls and will be playing coach pitch softball. Will is playing for the Giants in the T-ball league. Mike is playing for our church on Monday nights. Hannah and Will have never played baseball (softball) before. Mike has played for a few years on our church league. Unfortunately, because of the kids' school, the kids and I won't be able to make one of Mike's games until the end of May. Good thing his games end the 9th of June. Maybe we can get to at least one of them.