Play Ball!

Can I just say that I really, really like to watch baseball.  I know a lot of people think it is too long and boring, but I have thoroughly enjoyed this baseball season and really look forward to the boy's baseball games.  I think it is because as they get older the games get more exciting, and also because it is so nice to sit outside in the warm Spring weather (well, mostly warm).  It is also fun to sit in the crowd with friends and family and cheer them on.

Will up to bat

This year, Sambo and Wilbur both play on the Monday Night Lights league but on different teams.  Sambo is a Diamondback and Will is a Knight.  Almost every FHE on Monday nights from mid-April through June have been spent at the ballpark.  Almost all of their games have been at the same time and the fields are right next to each other so it has been perfect to sit in the middle and be able to watch both  boys play.  They still have a few games left but have won about half of them.  This Super League is tough competition! We have loved having Grandpas and Grandmas, Aunts and Uncles come from Provo and Morgan to cheer them on!  Especially Grandpa Jim and Grandma Judy...they have been there almost every week.  Thank you!

Both boys also play on the city recreation league.  In this league Sambo was also a Diamondback {same coach, Buck} and Will played for the Red Sox.  The games were played at a park really close so it was real convenient. Both their teams went into the play-offs in 1st place and when the tournament was all said and done - Sam's team won 2nd and Will's team won 3rd.  Not too shabby!

Sam's strengths are hitting (when he isn't being mental), running/stealing bases, playing 2nd base, and pitching 1-2 innings.  Will's strengths are hitting, throwing, and catching any ball.  He mostly played 2nd base, 3rd base, and left field.  

Oh, and of course BS is at every game and practice helping to coach.  Somehow I missed getting any pictures of him.  Too bad because he is really cute in his coach's uniform.

Sam throwing a pitch

Sam ready to "Smack it out there" as Grandma Cindy would shout :)

Playing 2nd base

Will playing 1st base

But we were not the only ones that loved going to the games, Quincy loved to go too.

I wonder why?...

Will and Jack took advantage of Sam's games, riding the scooters to the nearby park:

We look forward to a few more baseball games and will be sad when this season is over...unless it gets really hot.  We hope the boys will choose to continue to play baseball next Spring!