End of Coach Pitch

Bucky's end of the season party was at his coach's house. The kids received their award, baseball signed by all their teammates, and some baseball cards from the coach. This was followed by fun times in the pool.

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!

Family Day #2

On May 18, Bucky's Lil Dragon class had another Family Day. I took my good camera this time because I wanted better pictures than the first time. This time he broke two boards and received a red stripe on his belt to go with his green stripe. Normally this would be ok. However, his Sensei had told me prior to the class that Bucky would be getting a patch as well. Bucky came to me after getting his stripe, very upset, and said "I want one of those." I told him not to worry about it. Being the mother that I am I asked the Sensei about it after most of the other parents had left. He informed me that he completely forgot to get the patch out of his case but that Bucky was supposed to get a patch. He did go get the correct one and gave it to Bucky. Talk about a proud little boy! Any guesses about which pass he got?? If you guessed "Top Puncher" you are correct. Imagine that!

Baby Boy Turns 4!

Why is it that sometimes time flies and sometimes you can hear the seconds ticking away? Either way at least you know it's moving forward. This time of year is when I realize how fast it really does seem to fly. After all, it was 4 years ago when our precious little boy joined us and he has taken us on a wonderful, crazy ride since then.

Even though his party was not until the weekend after his actual birthday, I wanted to do some things for him on his birthday so he knows how special he is and that day is his. He opened his sports gifts after waking up. After going to the gym (for me), the rest of the day was his. He chose chicken nuggets for lunch (I know, What a Shock!) and then wanted to go home and play with his basketball goal. When we got home, there was a package for him so he opened it. It was from gamma and grandaddy and contained tons of goodies. We went outside to play and then came in for quiet time. After quiet time, I surprised him with a trip to the Sky Sox game. After the guard searched my bag, he gave Bucky a ball. Perfect since it was his birthday! We had fun but it was much colder than we were prepared for so we only stayed for half the game. It was ok though because he enjoyed it. I got him a new red bat and a Sox the Fox souvenir...his choice. He told me later that he had a good birthday so all was well :).

Harlem Ambassadors

I took the kiddo to a basketball game/show Saturday night. It started snowing when we pulled into the parking lot but I braved the weather and went in anyway. The Harlem Ambassadors are an entertaining basketball group that puts on a show while shooting hoops. Bucky was a little too young to enjoy the show part of it but he liked watching the "game." When it was over I had to buy Bucky a headband "just like those guys." He even got to play a pretend game of basketball before we left :).

On 16 April Bucky's team, the Tornadoes, won another challenging match against the Sharks. The game ending score was 5-2 (I think we actually scored 6 though). The main thing I care about is that Bucky scored his first goal ever! Talk about one proud mama and one proud kiddo! The other team was pushing and shoving a LOT but we still managed to come out ahead. Bucky was even pushed out of his shoe at one point.

Bucky started the game playing goalie but that ended rather abruptly when he stood there and let the other team score. He crossed his arms and walked off the field, pouting. When he went back in to where he wanted to play (running around and kicking the ball), it didn't take him long to score his first and only goal. I think I kinda got it on video. I realized that even though I had the video camera, I wasn't actually watching the game through the screen :). He had a wonderful game! We still need to work on team play and sportsmanship, along with getting back up after a fall but we'll get there eventually :).

Our Little Soccer Player

Bucky started soccer last Saturday. Apparently it started Thursday but we did not get that memo so he did not have the proper equipment. He was not in a good mood that day so, needless to say, it was not a good start. I had him up way too late the night before (see previous post) and it was very windy and cold on his little legs. I have determined that he is like his mama when it comes to being cold. Neither one of us is a happy camper when chilled. I did bribe him to go play (such a good mama). I told him that if he would try to play we would go after the game and get him some soccer shoes and soccer socks. He played the bare minimum but I didn't expect any more from him considering how miserable he was. He fell asleep a few minutes after leaving the game and slept all the way to the store (about 30 minutes). We got him the tiniest cleats in the world to go with the tiniest shin guards in the world which also goes with a ball about 2 sizes too big for him :). So far, he has kicked the ball all over the house. I'm hoping he enjoys it more in the week coming up since he will be well rested and warmer (hopefully).