Season Opener Ender(?)....

Last night was the first game of softball season for our family!

Brent is once again coaching the girls.

Hayden paying attention to me and not the meeting!

Kayla getting ready to bat!

Final instructions...

I wonder if those instructions included getting hit by the ball?

Hmmm...why is Hayden in the dugout you ask?

well...this is why!

Last week in practice they were being taught how to slide and Hayden did a beautiful attempt until the very end when her ankle turned up under her. She has ligament damage and most likely will be out for the whole season but we will know for sure in a couple of weeks.

March 10...forever carved in my head (literally)!

Most everyone 'knows' about the night my head met the softball but a brief summary...
First game of the season
My glove and ball make contact on a pop fly
Ball falls out....
hits my head!
I'm taken to hospital via ambulance and below is the result and update!

Picture 1 - Morning after...nice knot and 11 stitches!

Picture 2 - 3 days later in New York...you might need to enlarge this to really appreciate the detail! :-)
Picture 3 - Three months later...a small dent and a long scar but not bad.....considering!

My turn...

for a softball game! We haven't had a game in about three weeks due to schedule, forfeits (the other teams) and rain! We did win... 16 -1! Picture credit tonight goes to Brent! :-)

All good things must come to an end....

Last night was a double header for Hayden's team in the blistering heat! Unfortunately, they ended the season without a win! Hayden did get a hit this year which was very exciting! The second picture is the medal ceremony.

Another ballfield night...

It was Brent's night to play ball! They won....


Okay so the camera seems to take good still shots but not so hot on the moving ones...I know it could still be the user so I will keep working on it. Any tips would be appreciated...

A typical night at the ballfield...

Quick catch up...
Brent coaches...Hayden tries to play....losing season so far!

Fast forward to tonight....
Brent coached!
Hayden played!
They rallied....but still lost! :-)