T- Ball



Jace making faces at me through the fence while he was hanging out in the dugout.

We put Jace in T-ball this year.  It didn't start until October because it's just too darn hot to play here during the summer.  Whenever Craig has time he practices with him at the park.  Brooke and I have enjoyed watching him at his practices every Thursday evening at the ball park.  I chill out on the grass and yell encouraging words when he's batting and remind him to pay attention and not sit down when he's in the outfield.  Brooke practices her expressive dance skills to songs she makes up and she likes to show me how fast she can run to the drinking fountain.  We usually hang out at the park for an hour afterwards.  One day a few weeks ago (it's still pretty hot here) the kids noticed the splash pad was still up and running.  It was getting dark and they knew it was time to go home but instead I asked if they wanted to play in it for a bit.  They didn't have swimsuits so they just ran around in their regular clothes.  It was hilarious to watch.  They were shocked that I let them ... and for an hour I was the coolest mom alive.

These pictures are at his game last Saturday.  They have practice every Thursday night and a game every Saturday morning.  We were all able to go this time.  It's fun to watch him.  He's really a great little hitter and he has a cannon for an arm.  He needs to work on aiming his throws and paying attention in the outfield.

The teams don't keep score.  They just let all the players on the team go through and bat then they switch to the outfield.  They go through batting 3 times.  I think the highlight for the kids is the treat afterwards.  One of the parents always brings a fun drink and treat.  When I volunteered we had doughnuts and orange juice.  It was a favorite.  It's funny though because we asked Jace what his favorite part about the game was and he said "I think maybe hanging out in that little house." (the dugout)  Craig and I just laughed.  He does have fun in there joking around with the other boys.  He also said he likes batting.  We are super proud of him .. even if he's not a super duper sports fan.