Champions: Lil' Knights!

Graham had his last t-ball game tonight. What a fun season! They were undefeated and won their division. Graham even scored the winning run tonight. He had a blast every week and even though he didn't know what to do in the field, he sure can run!

Graham's First T-Ball Game

Well, that was a game we will never forget! It was late. It was about 30 degrees. And we got beat 13-3. But the kids seemed to have fun and they looked cute so that's all that matters at this age, right? Our team is called the Lil' Knights and they are all four and five years old. Graham just turned four so he is on the very young end. I think the extra year makes a difference because the team we played looked to be on the older side and they definitely seemed less confused that our kids. :) Graham got a good hit so we are very proud of him!

This is what is looks like when Graham plays left field...

Graham at bat!

The Stingers

Well, it's been a hot July so several games have been cancelled, but here are some pics from one that we got to play. Jack did great! He got two great hits and got the ball several times in the field as well. We've had so much fun this season!

T-Ball!!

Jack is playing T-Ball this year! He has done really well so far and is enjoying it. He is a bigger fan of batting than of fielding and has gotten some really good hits. Sometimes he forgets to run or drop the bat, but we are working on it. He is also very talented at climbing fences, tackling his own teammates trying to get the ball, and leading chants in the dugout. :)

Jack and Max

BLAAAAAAAAST!

So last Monday night was it. The big first game (of probably HUNDREDS of ball games to come). Jack's first blast ball game!

You are probably thinking, "what the heck is blast ball?!" Blast ball is apparently the YMCA's version of t-ball for 3 year olds and I have to say it is pretty fun! There are two teams of about 6-10 kiddos. There are two innings. Each inning consists of one team batting through their entire line-up, so that every kiddo gets to bat twice. The team in the field spreads out (in no real order or position) and when the ball is hit, they all run to pick it up. Whoever gets the ball yells "BLAAAAAAAST!" and that is pretty much...that. The hitter runs to first base (which just so happens to be the only base) and jumps on top of it, resulting in a loud squeak!! No outs, no scoring.

We weren't sure what to expect from that first game, but of course there was never a dull moment. Some kids forgot to drop the bat. Some ran the wrong way. One even ran and picked up the ball he had just hit! It was a riot! Luckily, parents are allowed on the field to direct their kiddos a bit.

Jack seemed to have...a blast! He really enjoyed hitting. He wasn't as excited to be in the field. He didn't seem to motivated to duke it out with his teammates in order to get the ball. But, the one time he did get it, he seemed pretty excited and pleased with himself. All in all, a fun event and I think Jack will learn some great things about the game of baseball and about teamwork in general this "season."

With two boys, I feel like this is only the beginning of a life full of sporting events and I am definitely looking forward to more!























Here is a video of Jack "fielding" the ball:


And batting:


Daddy giving a little pep talk: