1st Baseball Game of the Season!

I am totally a sports nut! Not the kind that watches all sports on TV (although I love watching some), but the kind that loves to watch her kids play. I am the mom that yells and cheers her kids on and their teams. There is nothing better than watching your kid play a sport and try their best - even if they lose.

But on the down side, I am always nervous - nervous that they will strike out, nervous that they will drop the ball, throw an interception, or not make their free throws. That is the part I don't like. But, I have seen my kids grow so much in the sports that they play. They are true athletes!

Tuesday, May 21st was the first game of the season for Kolar and Jordan. Of course their games were at the same time. But luckily, they were also at the same place. There's a silver lining in everything, right?! So I was running from field to field trying to see all the important things that both boys were doing.

Kevin is helping to coach Kolar's team this year.

Kolar pitching - he did such a great job!

 He also played first baseman.

 And catcher.

Up to bat.

 Unfortunately he struck out, but at least he tried.

 

Kolar's team lost, but he played so good. He tries so hard - and I am blessed to have a wonderful husband who works hard with our kids in all sports. Although they lost, he had a ton of fun and he played good in all the positions.

Jordan's team won. They played Carver's team (they will never put Jordan and Carver on the same team - so frustrating). I think the score was 8-13. They played pretty good for the first game of the season. Jordan hit a double, a triple, was hit, and had another double - I think. Trying to keep track of both games had me a little frazzled.

 

He is such a good pitcher.

He has been pitching since 3rd grade - 6 years now! 

Up to bat.

Yes, he did hit this ball for a double.

Jordan is an amazing athlete. He has the drive, natural ability, but most important he practices all the time. He truly always does have a ball in his hand - football, basketball, or baseball. He is great because he wants to be great and he puts the time in that he needs to. He is also really good at helping Kolar.

Well, today was also field day at the middle school. This is the first year Jordan participated. I have no idea why, but the last two years he didn't go. I think he thought it would be boring or something. But, he ended up having a lot of fun and participated in four events. He also came home with four ribbons (no surprise there) - three first place and one third place.

He took first place in the 200 meter (30.75 seconds), 400 meter (100.30), and 4 x 100 relay (53.65 team time). This was also the first year that students beat teachers in the relay. He took third in the 75 meter hurdles (14.34).

I am so proud of all my kids. Being a wife and mother is my greatest blessing and joy. I honestly don't know where I would be in life without my family. They truly are the best!