All-Star Summer

Dylan got chosen for the All-Star team!



This is one of my favorite photos...Bucky throwing out the runner at third. What a rock star! He had a great time during the regular season, made some awesome new friends, and is looking forward to a summer filled with plenty of sunny days and baseball.

Disclaimer

6...days left of school

2... more weeks of dance

1... weekend of baseball games

(then I will be a better blogger)

Camera

Luke surprised me with a new camera! I am a little overwhelmed-I think I have figured out 3 of the approximately 300 options. (Jodi, if you are reading this, maybe I could buy you lunch for a quick lesson on how to use it?) We are looking forward to capturing a lot more of those priceless moments...like Dylan staring down the ball mid-swing. With my other camera, I'd try timing it, and you'd end up looking at what Dylan was doing right after he hit. This is amazing!

Mt. Olympus

I've admired it from a distance for a long time, so it's about time I got around to climbing it! Sarah and I hiked to the first stream this afternoon. It was great weather, and Sarah was very patient about my (slow) speed. My knees are a little sore, but it felt good to be in the mountains. My playlist didn't disappoint, and we didn't run into any rattlesnakes (Anton saw one last week on the trail), so all in all a good day. We'll see how I feel in the morning, but as of right now, I'm planning on getting back on the trail really soon!

On Set

Izzy must do neglected and poor pretty well. After such a believable portrayal of "The Little Match Girl" she was recently cast in another project. She was asked to be poor and homeless on the streets in a music video. I took a quick photo while the director was finishing up a few details...yes, I was that mom. She did an amazing job. I knew as I watched through the camera that it wasn't real, but it hit home. It was powerful stuff to watch her ask people for money. Really, it broke my heart.


When we got home, she got straight into a hot bath and warm, clean clothes. She was wiped out. I was happy to see her on my couch, wrapped in a blanket.
It would be so nice if we as parents could protect our children forever. From everything. But we can't. We have to get them ready to protect themselves, right? Give them the tools and pray they figure it out.

Baseball!

There's nothing I love more than a sunny afternoon at the ball field. Baseball is so much fun; I am thrilled that Dylan likes it. There was some serious fire in his eyes tonight. I saw it after a particular play where he tagged the 3rd base runner at home plate. It was awesome. He just put his head down, threw his shoulders back, and was ready for anything. Ten foot tall and bullet proof.

He was first up to bat. Liz helped me take some pictures. She did much better than I would ever do, so thanks a million! I owe you yet again :)


Dylan was first up to bat.


Check out his eye contact with the ball. Atta boy!


He pitched really, really well. I was blown away! He looked like a natural, even though it was his first time.


He also tried catching. This was the position he enjoyed the most. I don't think of his body type for a catcher, but whatever. He LOVED it. He was stopping the ball and had an amazing knack for keeping track of the ball, the opposing team, and our players. A lot to think about!


Here's an action shot. If the ball got past him, he would throw off that helmet and hustle like you can't imagine.


It's good I didn't have buttons on my shirt, because I would have busted them.
I am one proud mama!

Mt. Olympus Love

Am I spoiled or what? It's as if I live in the shadow of a perfect little postcard. Oly is striking during every season of the year, and when I see it, I know I'm home.
This was my view as I pulled into the driveway after dance, and I couldn't resist sharing!