Monday was the last day of baseball! For the last two years, Austin's uncle Jeff coached his baseball team and Jason was one of the assistant coaches. They both decided they were too busy this year to commit that much time. I was a little surprised when Austin said he still wanted to play even though he probably wouldn't get a team with one of his cousins. (They think they can't do anything without each other!)
I missed sitting in the stands with my sister, cheering on our boys, but it was fun to watch Austin grow so much in his abilities this year. He is so much fun to watch when he gets on base! He is so quick and loves to steal. I love his grin as he crosses home plate!
He has a great arm! He never did get to pitch though. (The coach's son did.) He missed 2 Saturday practices in the beginning of the season. If Austin ever asked if he could pitch, the coach told him he would love to have him pitch but he had to be at practice. It was kind of frustrating for me because I felt like it was a game of who do you know and who are your friends with. He was at every other practice. They did put a lot of emphasis on learning and the kids changed positions constantly. Well, except for the pitcher. :-)
This was also our first year of doing Cal Ripken instead of the River Park League. I think next year we will go back to River Park. I love the big stadiums with the lights and the snack bar! (I love those ball park nachos!) Our games were at the same time and on the same nights, which was nice in some ways. BUT the time was terrible. Austin had to be there at 5pm to warm up and the games started at 5:45. We wouldn't get back home until 7:30pm. We ate a lot of sandwiches and take out!
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