Summer Ball

Carter played Tee Ball this year. He was on a team with his friend, from school, Hunter. The season was Tuesday and Thursday evenings, for 8 weeks. It started with two weeks of practices only, so that the kids could learn how to play the game. Carter was nervous about starting because he didn't know how to play. We explained that most of the other kids didn't know either and that is why they have coaches, to teach them. That put his mind at ease. 

The first few practices were pretty funny. There was a lot of day dreaming and butterfly chasing, and a little bit of actual tee ball playing. By the end of the season Carter's team (the Red Sox) looked pretty good. Carter got one good hit from a pitched ball (instead of using the tee) and it happened on the day that Grandma B and Grandpa Art were there to watch. He was so proud of himself.



Here he is all suited up for his first game.

 

He's number 3 in the middle.

Playing outfield with Coach Dustin

Getting a "grounder" between first and second base.

Here's Cammie, cheering on her big brother.

What a handsome little guy.

Up to bat!

Carter was at the front of the line to shake hands with the opposing team after the final game.

With Coach Richard at the team pizza party.

Carter was very excited about his trophy.

It's proudly displayed on his dresser with his team photo.

One last huddle with the guys.

If you ask Carter about tee ball he'll tell you all about his trophy. He'd probably tell you that he had fun. But he doesn't want to play again next year. Baseball just isn't his thing I guess. We all knew that by about the third practice. He didn't really like it, but we are proud of him for sticking with it until the end. He went to every game and every practice (save one, but that was because he was in Fresno with Grandma.) He's been asking to do BMX racing next. Maybe that will be more his style. :-)