Take Me Out to the Ball Game (4-5 nights a week!)

We have been in full swing for softball (excuse the pun) season since April. All three girls signed up and Jason still plays with the church team. We are therefore at the ball park 4-5 nights a week. Jason is coaching Sami's team again and I am helping to coach Sarah's. We both love it. We hope to someday get to coach together and hopefully with at least two of our children on the same team. I have included some pictures of all the girls just before Sarah's game. (You'll notice, in true Marion fashion (maybe Smith:) ) that they all insist on making funny faces).

Keri has been playing t-ball but has opted out of finishing the season (for reason pertaining to Daddy's occupation vs. coaching personnel). She was easily bribed with the allowance of continuing to wear her uniform and cleats whenever she wants and of course $.75 to use at the concession once a week for sunflower seeds (the now, only somewhat acceptable treat option at the ball park).

Sarah is one of the oldest on her team and, in our opinion, the best as well (hey, Dizzy Dean always said "It ain't bragging if it's the truth"). She primarily plays short stop and has grown tremendously in the knowledge of the game and her position. She is good and she loves it. Her greatest frustration is that we don't yet have a first basemen that can catch her! She will be trying out for the travelling, fastpitch, all-star team on Saturday morning.

Sami loves playing softball. But to tell you the truth, I think... no, I know, she loves the social aspect of it more than anything. She has loved connecting with the girls on her team and literally cries if a game gets cancelled (she'd be ticked if she knew I told you this, so please don't tease her!). She is playing short fielder and some second base. She has really gotten a hold a a few balls this year and cranked 'em.

Thanks for granting me the honor once of again, of your time. I am always humbled that anyone cares about what I have to share! Have a GREAT weekend!