Brennen's First Trophy EVER!!

Brennen's first season of soccer came to an end today. The Silver Bullets played a good last game. It's great at this age that they don't even understand winning and losing and are completely content to run around on the field, kick the ball a few times, and enjoy being "big boys".

These Bullet Boys enjoyed a potluck and then got their very first trophies and even a medal! Brennen was SO proud of himself. He was literally BEAMING with pride. Now, I know what that means!

Good job Brennen! We're so proud of you!

Backstratching 101 by Brennen

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It's our annual Labor Day picnic!

We had our annual Pearlridge Ward picnic today. Another fun one! Not as hot this year as there was cloud coverage...no bad weather...just some nice clouds floating around.

The kiddos hit the beach with their friends before lunch. They had a blast - water babies. I have water babies. Or sand babies. Or maybe it's shore babies. Whatever! They love the beach!



This year, like last, they were just SALIVATING to go fishing! This year, the ward provided bamboo poles for all the kids to fish. So after lunch, they hit the really dirty canal to fish for even dirtier fish. But, they don't care right?!



Unfortunately, no fish were caught. I think the fish were too smart this year. They kept on stealing bait. I know my boys were a bit frustrated for the lack of results but they did have a good time. They want to go again...and soon! Any dirty canal will do!

Dallen's 1st pitching experience

Dallen had a baseball game today. It was the bottom of the 9th with his team, the Orioles, winning. There was 1 out when Orioles Coach Brian Sekiguchi made a walk to the pitcher's mound. He called Dallen in from centerfield and handed him the ball. Dallen was flabbergasted. I could see his look of disbelief all the way from my seat in the stands. But, he was a trooper and started taking his warm-up pitches.

Now, picture large, arching rainbows from the pitcher's mound to homeplate and you will be able to see a Dallen pitch. (insert BIG smile here)

I was super nervous for him because he had never pitched before. His first pitch, the batter must have been severely befuddled because he took a swing and completely missed the ball. Strike 1. Second pitch - another swing and a miss, strike 2. Oh boy! Next pitch, ball. Final pitch for this batter, swing...HIT...pop-up to the second baseman. OUT! 2 outs! Yay!

By now, I'm completely out of nails to bite.

Next batter. Pitch 1 - swing, miss, strike 1. Pitch 2 - huge swing, popped WAY up between second base and center...oh no, it's going to fall...great diving catch by the centerfielder!! Out 3, game over! Yay!

Whew!! I asked Dallen how he felt about pitching. He said he was really nervous. Apparently, he has never even practiced pitching! He couldn't believe his coach was putting him on the mound. But, he did it - he was a trooper in a very difficult situation and he did his best.

Very proud of you, son!