Baseball and Boy Scouts

Now that he is 8 and baptized Jacob is in the Scouting program at our church. We have anticipated this for a long time and so far he loves it. We are just getting our feet wet with one pack meeting and a couple of den meetings under our belt, but we look ahead to many camping trips and outdoor adventures. We made the trek down to the Boy Scouts store in Sacramento the other day where we got to pick out all the items for his uniform and badges (which I have yet to sew on.)
And baseball season is well underway. With the games being player-pitched this year it is much easier for the kids to strike out, but Jacob has done a good job keeping his spirits up and is taking the game seriously. He plays outfielder a lot of the time and stays ready for those grounders. I love baseball season!

Baseball Pizza Party

Last night was Jacob's second to the last game and end of season pizza party at Round Table. When Jacob received his trophy, coaches words were something to the effect of, "This guy is the most fun to watch play baseball. There's no question that he enjoys the sport. He has the best ready position, and the biggest hits." We are proud of you Jacob.
He got to play catcher last night.

Opening Day 2011

Jacob is in his third season of baseball, and yesterday we attended Opening Day ceremonies.
This is his first year on the Indians. We were a little sad not to have his coach of the previous two years, but change can be a good thing too.
His coach is, after all, very high-energy and takes the game seriously. It should be a good season.
They had so many fun activities like bounce houses, a rock climbing wall, BBQ, Jamba Juice, music, a raffle, pitching contest... enough fun to last the whole day.

Go Indians!!!

Opening Day 2010

Yesterday was the big kick-off day for baseball season. This is Jacob's second year in the league, and we all love it. By request, he was placed on the same team as last year, only they've graduated from Tee-ball to Minors A (I am partial to the coach.) I have been thoroughly impressed with the sheer amount of volunteer work that goes into making each year a success.Jacob trying his hand on the rock climbing wall:
It really was a junkfest. The kids gorged themselves on cotton candy, ice-cream, and ring pops, and loved every minute of it.

I believe Ashlee made it to the top.
We ran into many friends there. Here is Ashlee with one of them:
This little girl slept nearly the entire time. I figure that even if she did wake up and cry, she knew she didn't stand a chance against the blaring music.
I believe one of the kids snapped this shot.
And me, sporting Forrest's shades.
Go RedSox!!!!!!!!!!!