And so, we say goodbye to baseball for one more year

Tonight I will be fixing dinner for my family. And what is so special about that, you may ask? Well, this is one of the first nights this summer that we are not at the baseball field, or gone on a vacation. Baseball finally came to an end. Scott's team didn't win this year, but he has won his fair share of baseball tournaments. He got to pitch this year and did a great job! Who would have know he was such a good little pitcher

Syd's team did great this year, thanks to the excellent coaching staff! Ha-ha....Just kidding. I only say that, because I just so happened to be a member of the coaching staff! Lana and I decided to coach our girls this year, and our friend Trista coached with us. We had fun with the girls. They did a great job! They ended up taking first place in the tournament! Go Kodiak! I don't know what they were more excited about....winning, getting a trophy, or going out for snow cones after! Sydney is such a great little player! Not to be outdone by her brothers, she hit a home run or two, and played a mean pitcher and first base.

The best part of the championship game: Last inning, we were up by 6, they had last bats. There was one out, and somebody hit the ball to our shortstop (Hallie Cook). Hallie looked around to assess the situation, but by the time she could have gotten anybody out, they were safe on their bases. However, the girl who was on third decided to head for home. At any other time, she would have easily made it home. (Most girls in this league can't catch.) Hallie, seeing the girl heading for home, took off after her. Keep in mind that Hallie is about a foot taller than most girls this age. The poor little girl heading for home was no match for Hallie and her long legs. Hallie caught her just before she touched home! Way to go Hallie!!



Josh also had a great year. He is a great first baseman! And he can bat right or left-handed. He and his friend Davis, who played catcher, were quite the team. They ended up taking 2nd place. They have taken 2nd place for the last 3 years, and I knew Josh would be disappointed if he lost. Last year, he was so upset when they lost the championship game. But, this year was different. Even though he was sad to lose, he was such a great sport. In fact, he went around cheering up his teammates who were upset. I was so proud of him. Way to go Josh!


Maddy and Luke did lots of running around, playing in the dirt, eating treats, etc. Whenever there was an empty field, they loved to go run around and have pretend games.


And then there's Ben (and Carly--Lana's baby). They did lots of sitting in the stroller! They were such good babies....thank heavens!!