I'll admit, Oliver's first baseball season sure did seem long. It was a shock to our family to work in two practices each week and games on Saturdays. By the time it was over, we had worked out a good routine and it wasn't nearly as rough as the start.
Not only was the family adjusting, but Oliver was learning and growing too. He went from the beginning of the season of barely hitting or catching the ball to the end of the season to hitting every time at bat and catching many of the balls. We saw tremendous growth in his skills and confidence in our little baseball player. So much so that we're signing up for both baseball and football in the fall. Yes... we may think that we're crazy when it starts up again.
Of course, every baseball game has the cutest cheering section and these two make up 2/3 of it; Kellan and Evan.
Oliver is always baseball ready.
As luck would have it, we happen to know one of our opponents. Introducing Owen Martin, on the opposite team. The Martin's live south of us a bit so it was only a matter of time until Owen would be on a team closer to home. Well, the time has come. Don't fret, he's sticking around on the football team.
At the top of the hill was the Redhawks cheering section with one honorary member, Owen's little brother Cole.
Evan, Cole, Kellan and Emmerson.
Cutest 3 and 4 year olds in Colorado.
As the game ended, so did the season.
The boys had some baseballs to sign for the coaches.
Don't they look like they're ready for the pros?
Owen signing above.
Oliver signing below.
Owen was so excited to receive his trophy from coach Eric.
Hey, Hey, the Team's All Here!
Thanks to the three coaches and all of the other Dad's who helped out to coach this team to a fantastic season. We don't officially keep score in baseball, but we may have unofficially won all but two games.
Our little baseball star.
Way to Go, Oliver!
We are so proud that you took on the new challenge of baseball and you came out a super star. You tackle every challenge with drive and determination and you succeed at everything you put your mind to. You are so fun to watch learn and grown and we are so very proud to be your parents. You're truly one of a kind, kiddo.
After the game, we went to Owen's grandparents house for a celebratory pool party.
Kellan was a fan of being in the hot tub all by himself.
The swimming pool was quite busy with the baseball team.
As the team left, we lingered to visit with the Owen's family. We love them and can't get enough of them!
Owen, Oliver and Kellan settled in for some quiet time while they waited for the adults to wind down too.
These boys and their love for each other truly does melt my heart.
This puts another sports season in the books.
We're looking forward to fall ball, but until then, we fully intend to enjoy summer to its fullest.
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