Baseball Clinic, Naturals Game, and My Star

Summer time is here! The boys and I finally got out of school on June 7th! We are not finished with our summer fun "to do" list; however, that hasn't stopped us from having fun! Sunday, after church, we headed to the Naturals (a minor league) clinic. I noticed the clinic on facebook, and knew the boys would enjoy being taught by some pros. After being split up into different age groups, we hit the fields. Parents were welcomed onto the field also, which I thought was really cool.

What the boys learned:

Tips for throwing and catching the ball...

...A fun technique they use to practice catching the fly balls.

...learning to steal bases!

learning pitching tips...

Finding out you can get hurt....

and that baseball can be hot and tiring!

But not too tired to get the baseballs and free t-shirts autographed...

After the clinic we went to Colten's for dinner. We all were recharged for the game!

Can you tell?

Caden was having fun after being on the big screen dancing. He has become quite the STAR this week! He was also on the front page of our local newspaper getting his diploma!

Spending time at the Naturals ballpark is fun.

Spending time with family....Priceless!

Wordless Wednesday....Faceball...OUCH!

Visit my friend Tanya from Miller Racing Family to see more Wordless Wednesdays.

Upward Basketball

This has been a great season of Upward basketball. Upward basketball is a christian sports experience that emphasizes healthy competition, sportsmanship, skills building and fun versus the “win-at-all-costs” mentality found in many children sports leagues. I love that the kids memorize bible verses each week too.

This was Cameron's third year to play and Caden's first. I really could see a big difference in Cameron this year. He has come a long way and is a great player! Caden was so funny to watch. His excitement did not hide when he got the ball. Caden made his first and only basket on his very first game. Both of the boys love it and did not want to see it end. However, I'm glad it did because baseball sign ups are this week. We are a one sport at a time family!




Grandma, Uncle Rodney, Aunt Tara, Devin, and Sharee got to come watch. Dad was at a two day men's conference at our church. Michael was so thoughtful to leave the boys a note before he left early Saturday morning. Even though he explained to the boys why he would not be there the day before. He went the extra mile. Of course this was the only time he missed and he took the boys to every single practice!

I got a note too. :o)

This was one of Cameron's best games. He was the high scorer of the game. I love this game because he hears a whistle and you can just see it on his face....man what did I do? The whistle was from the another game. Cameron's good friend Evan is the one that was guarding him.

Caden...awww...so close!

Tournament Champions!

Tonight was Cameron's last night of baseball. His team only lost three games the whole season. We were coming in tonight as the first seed. It was an intense game. Very close for the first four innings. Cameron's team ended up winning 7 to 15.

They won the tournament!

We are so proud of Cameron. He really improved this year! He hit the ball almost every time he was up to bat! He even caught an air ball in the out field! Cameron had great teammates and excellent coaches. The coaches were very positive. I was glad to see that as it can become very competitive at the Pee Wee level.

Here's to a great season!

Cameron with his buddies...

Hey batter batter swiiiiiing!

Ready for that ball...

The hard work and determination has paid off........................

Wearing that medal proud!

A good buddy....makes baseball even better!

Signing his autograph!

Cameron is looking forward to the baseball swimming party next week. Caden has one last game on Thursday night. The end of the season is near!