Baseball and Birthdays

Is there anything better than a little league baseball game on a warm, sunny afternoon? Sitting on the hot aluminum bleachers, watching the boys strut for the crowd in their new uniforms and the cheers from the parents at each pitch, run or hit? I can't think of a nicer way to spend the day.


Our young all-star, Jacob, played first base with a huge grin when things went well and obvious disappointment when they didn't. The Eastmont boys (our team) jumped out to an early lead but watched it slowly erased.


At Jacob's second at-bat, he took first base on a walk.


He then proceeded to steal second.


Then third.


And finally score on a steal at home plate. Oops, I just missed him sliding into the plate. (I never claimed to be a great photographer!)


Little League is such a bonding sport for a kid and his dad. Chad is assistant coach and obviously loves the sport as well as the kids. The final score left the Eastmont team behind, but we get to try it again tomorrow!


The special part of the day was wishing Emma a very happy sixth birthday! She may not be much of a baseball fan, but she sure enjoys visiting the snack bar, playing with the other little girls and reminding us to sing happy birthday to her. She graciously agreed to celebrating her birthday on Sunday after the baseball tournament.