Play Ball!

In the last couple of weeks we had opening day for softball as well as for baseball. It was two very long Saturdays out on the fields. Thankfully, the weather was beautiful on both days. Actually the whole month of February was dry and in the 70's. It doesn't get much better.

The girls were up first. Everyone was excited to pass out their hair ribbons and meet up with their teams for a small parade. Each team was introduced, there was a speech (given by Grace's coach), the National Anthem was sung, and a first pitch was thrown. There were several vendors passing out freebies. The kids had a great time spinning wheels for prizes. It was pretty fun to see all of the teams out on the field together. Such a great rainbow of team colors and fantastic team names. The girls each had their first game that afternoon as well. It was a fun way to kick off the season. Go Sky High Hitters and Go Pink Panthers!!

The very next weekend looked very much the same, although this time it was for Neil. Little League out here seems like a very big deal! There were 66 teams that participated in the parade. Each team takes the name of a MLB team. We are the Rockies. It took forever to get all those kids introduced. The little guys were last too. So by the time Neil's team came out, we were all ready to leave. Luckily, we had a break in the day to go home before heading back to the field for pictures and the girls' games. Go Rockies! These little t-ballers are so adorable! I can't wait to watch them in a game.

And so it begins...