TBall

I never in a million years thought I would ever, ever cheer for a northern sports team (unless, of course, one of my kiddos decides to play sports at a college up there)...but I cheer for the Mets this year. Well, I cheer for the 3-4 yr old Mets that is. Bucky's team has real uniforms this time with team names on them and he was picked for the Mets. They are learning how to slide and I must say that he loves it. His pants were dirty before the practice and game even started because he was going back and forth between 2nd and 3rd bases to slide. It's hilarious watching this age group learn such a difficult skill but our kiddo has greatly improved. They had a scrimmage with another team on this day. The rules were simple. Everyone hits and runs all the bases no matter what. The team in the field tries to tag the runner with the ball. They all had a great time!

Practicing Sliding

Up to Bat

Sliding into Home

Happy to Score

Trying to tag someone out

Sports Time

For some reason, someone at Robins AFB decided that it would be a great idea to overlap the end of the soccer season with the beginning of TBall season. So on 14 April we had a very busy day with opening ceremonies for TBall and a soccer game shortly thereafter. Needless to say we were all tired by the end of it. Did I mention we had to be there at 0745 for the opening ceremony? On a Saturday! But we did it with bells on...well with our eyes open at least. After the opening ceremonies we went to the BX to walk around and look since we were going to have to be back on base within an hour for his soccer game. Even though it was a long morning, at least we got to do it as a family :). 

His New Team

Hats Off During the Anthem

Go Mets!

Family Pic

Kickoff

Racing for the Ball

Go Falcons!

TBall Season

I haven't posted in a while for very good reasons. I will spare you all most of the reasons and leave it to just one...my hubby came home!! That post will come soon but for now I'll start with where I left off.

While the season has come and gone, I still wanted to post a few pictures of our little boy playing TBall. He loved playing and did very well overall. His coaches were much better than for soccer as they actually tried to teach all the kiddos how to run the bases, catch, throw, and, Bucky's favorite, hitting.

Gamma and Grandaddy's Visit

Gamma and Grandaddy came to visit us in the beginning of June. We were so excited to finally get to show them our side of the US :). The first night we went to a Sky Sox game. Even though they were exhausted and it rained for the first time in about 40 years, it was a very pleasant night. I was very excited for them to meet some of the wonderful ladies that we have come to know and love during our stint at Fort Carson.

The next day was Bucky's first TBall game and the circus.

One day we went to Pikes Peak. My dad was talking about that before they even got here so I knew that was going on the list of things to do. However...after warning my mom to wear jeans and a jacket, my dad and I both wore shorts. Stupid Floridians!! :) We muscled through it and did get to enjoy some time at the peak.

The last day we visited Garden of the Gods. This was my mom's favorite. It was a beautiful day to go and explore this wonderful outdoor park.

Bucky and I were both sad to see them go but thoroughly enjoyed their visit.