Checking in

Just a quick checking in between road trips. We were at my in-laws for the weekend and loved getting to spend a few days with them. It was really nice to be there, not for any big event or reason, but just to be able to visit with them. Normally we would have just taken our vacation with them, but this year our plans are a little different. We leave tomorrow to join another family in visiting some friends who have just moved away from our town. We are excited about getting to hang out together! Not sure how much I'll be able to post while we are gone, but we'll be off having lots of fun!

Champs!

JR's baseball team brought home the winning medals last night. It was a great game on both sides...we only won by one run. I was so excited for our boys, and I was so impressed with the sportsmanship shown by both teams. We were behind almost the entire game and won it in our last at bat. We truly didn't expect to win either of the last two games so we were pretty amazed at the end. I watched my son interact with all of his teammates as part of the team and I was so grateful that my husband had been willing to coach this year, and had been able to give JR this opportunity to play as part of a team, to truly be a part of a winning, successful team. It was such a different experience than last year where the coach provided no concept of team and players ridiculed the weaker ones. Last night I watched a boy who struck out nearly the entire season, and had done so again last night. Even though it was the last inning and we were still down by two runs, that young man came off to high 5's and nice tries by the next two batters, two of the teams' best. That speaks so highly, I think, of the young men that played on this team, and of their parents who have taught them to be respectful...and as a bonus it also makes them very coachable. I'm just so happy for JR and the whole team!

Science Camp

JR has finished his week of science camp put on for two hours each day by our school district. He had a great time! They dyed tshirts, did magic tricks (I'm sure with a scientific explanation) and did lots of other fun projects. His favorite was today when they made slime...how cool! He's been sharing with his brother and sister and they are all excited to hear how it works. It's been a great program for him!

Another victory!

Against all of our expectations, the boys won again last night! We really didn't expect to beat this team because they had a pitcher that is pretty unhittable. Fortunately, we managed to manufacture some runs, and our starter gave our four solid innings which is what we needed to do before we brought in our guy who shuts 'em down in the late innings. We play for the championship tonight. My mom will be watching the younger two because their behavior has been so awful at the games that it's embarrassing, and ruining it for me...so off they go to Grandma's!

Three exciting hours

Last night JR's team played their first tournament game. They were playing a team in the league that had only won one game. I kept telling my husband that at some point the law of averages was going to catch up and I was concerned that last night was going to be that game. After two innings, we were down 8-2. It was a very exciting last two innings though, and we prevailed 13-9. It took three unbelievably hot hours to complete the game, but it was fun to come out on top. There was even a young man who got his first hit of the entire season! We had planned a team pizza party after the game regardless of the outcome, and it was a very fun celebration. The boys play again this evening, and if that is a win, another tomorrow!

Loving the new blogger!

I really, really love the new designs that are available in blogger. How fun! There are so many more choices, and I don't think I've seen anyone use the same standard template twice (I don't follow that many other blogs). It almost makes me feel as though I have a clue with how to be technologically savvy!

It's really too hot

I have never claimed to enjoy hot weather. I have always, always, always stated my preference for cold weather. Cold weather can be tolerated, just bundle up. Still cold? Add more layers. Hot weather, well, there is only so much that can be done with hot weather. There are only so many layers that can be taken off before it is inappropriate (and/or illegal) to go out in public. I just checked and our heat index is 97 degrees. And what are our plans for the evening? We are going to go and sit out at the ball field and watch JR's tournament game. I can literally think of thousands of things I would rather do instead, and to be honest, visiting a dentist, or even ob/gyn is on that list. Those things have only a short, temporary time frame of being uncomfortable. I understand that this game tonight is also only going to cause temporary discomfort, but seriously...it could be hours long. We are treating the team to pizza afterward. I'm hoping I haven't come unglued on anyone by then...meltdowns (by both children and adults) are abundant today!