Belton Baseball.... So Much Fun!

Well, the kiddos just left to go home, and I'm at the house left pondering what to do mixed with smiling about what we all did today. Today, we played the Belton Family Baseball Game....... kinda. Scott, Evan, Izzy, and I got out in the yard in our "goof-off" clothes and played baseball together for a while. I played softball for years back in the day, but both of the kids have no idea (even though I just randomly had my OWN glove...ha). It was hilarious to listen to Evan give me pointers and tips on how to catch the ball. I love it, because that lets me know that he is learning and taking in what he is taught by his Daddy and coaches. And you know what? The little guy is a pretty much on the road to being the next Chipper Jones... after I explained to him who Chipper was.....ha. And it was quite a confidence booster to hear Evan tell Scott that I am a "way better" baseball player than Daddy is. Although Evan did admit that Scott might not be "really trying," because that's just what Daddies do when they play with their kids. :) He's a smart little fella.

Izzy, on the other hand, is at that age where she wants to play sports, but she doesn't think it's the "girly" thing to do, so she "participates." By participates, I mean she didn't want to ruin her nails so she spent half the game attempting to catch the ball with no glove on (Ahh... you threw that at ME!) and we had to be careful where we hit the ball for the chance that she may be laying on her back... sunning. ha! She is growing up so fast, but I still see that sporty little girl come out. Particularly when she was doing everyone's favorite part, batting of course. And she "absolutely could not" bat unless Daddy gave her his sunglasses... Another necessity to complete the cool look. She is such a sweet little girl!

We all took turns batting, and we only had one almost mishap, when I almost took out the back window of my car, which the kids thought was HILARIOUS! Scott gave me those "I'm glad they thought that was cute but you know that would have been bad" looks, and we were back playing again. The weather today was beautiful, with everyone in their shorts and t-shirts except me who opted for hot pink pants. They were perfect for the celebratory run I did when I hit what I know would have been a world record... right into the field in front of the house. When we were finished, I promised Evan that I would try to buy a few more baseballs so I could help Daddy practice so he would be better next time we played, and then we all went back inside for some grape drink to cool off.

All in all, the day was great! I arranged junk in the house while they all had "Daddy Time" exploring in the woods and camping in the yard, yes during the day. They set up a "campfire" (NEVER LIT!) and I think Izzy brought every art supply she has to fill the tent. So, Evan was satisfied with his adventure tent while Izzy had her classroom inside it. The day could not have been better, and I wish we all could do it all over again. The only thing I would add is a bigger bat, because Evan's T-Ball bat was so tiny! Until next time....

I hope you enjoyed the pictures of our wonderful day!