Batter, Batter, Batter!

Pop and I were talking about all the baseball games and softball games we have attended over the years.  Between Lindsey and Caleb and now Maddie, we figure we are well over 1000. Wow!!  There is not much we have not seen or heard at the ball park, so little surprises me.  I have to admit, I watch the games a little differently now.   In one aspect, I am still highly competitive, but I could also care less if Maddie wins or looses.   I want her to be well coached (and she is), learn about the game, and enjoy playing.  With two little ones also tagging along to the ballpark, it can be quite entertaining and challenging!  They played the same team one afternoon and again the next morning.  To make things more interesting, both teams had lime green uniforms!

These two, especially Reed, are all about some eating!! That also keeps them entertained! It also doesn't hurt when there's a fun hill to play on!

Lindsey helped out in the dugout!   Maddie was getting ready to play!

When  Uncle C was little, he and I had a little pay to play deal!  He got a little money for each hit!  Maddie is now getting the same deal - A dollar for each hit and two for each homerun! One year, Uncle C actually bought a tv for his room with all of his earnings.  I don't think I ever told him, but we were planning on getting him a tv for his birthday, so we both came out pretty good that year!

Running the bases and headed for home!

That's a cute little three year old under that blanket watching a little Mickey Mouse!  And a cute little 22 month old eating everything he can get his hands on!!

Back to the ballgame!  Another hit and another score!

They won big and ended with prayer!!  

Game two!  Same two teams, but this time they played at Maddie's home field. This  time Reed and Lillian get to take a little wagon ride - and enjoy  another snack! Before we left home, Princess Anna stopped by  for a visit.

Just a little pregame fun with the coaches!

And a little more fun entertaining these two!

Maddie is the youngest on a team that consists mostly of girls that also play on a travel ball team.  She is doing a great job!  She is having a great time and learning so much!

Another big win is in the books!!  She has 5 games in 5 days!  Nana is headed back next week, and just can't wait!