Sarah Games 11 & 12

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Game #11 - Tuesday, June 19th, 6pm - Against Oxford
Sarah's team was coached by the assistant coach tonight because the head coach was out of town.  The assistant mixed it up a bit and the girls seemed to like it and played well.  Sarah played 3rd base and loved it.

Sarah got walked at all three of her at bats.

Then she stole her way around the bases.

Stacee was able to get some good pictures tonight of Sarah in action around the bases.

Sarah slid into home.

And, again on a steal, sliding into home.

Sarah's team won this game 16 - 9.

Grandma Sharon was in town this week and was able to watch all the grandkids play.  This was the first game she watched. 

Game #12 - Thursday, June 21st, 6pm - Against Derby team 1
The last game of the year.  A win tonight and there would be no losing record for the year.

Another game that I had to keep track of via text message.  I don't like missing Sarah's games, especially the ones she pitches.

Sarah walked each at bat and stole her way around to score each time.

Sarah didn't pitch great but she did strike out 3 batters and kept the score close.

We won a close one 10-9.  We finished the season 6-6.

Sarah's teacher came to the final game.  I was not able to participate much with Sarah's softball season, which was not fun for me or Sarah.  I may coach 12u next year.  We will see.  Good job girls.

Phoebe Games 11 & 12

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Game #11 - Tuesday, June 19th, 6pm - Against Mulvane team 3

No one was there to take pictures tonight.  Thankfully I remembered to take a few at the end of the game.  Phoebe's teacher came to Mulvane to watch the game because he couldn't make it to the final game in Haysville later in the week.  We did not play a good game but we won 3-2.

 

Game #12 - Thursday, June 21st, 6pm - Against Haysville team 1

Our last game.  Grandma Sharon was here most of the week and got to watch all the grandkids play.

This Haysville team that we played was a good team.  We didn't play our best, but neither did they.  We ended in a 3-3 tie.  Phoebe had a clutch hit to score the tying run at 2-2.  The other team then went up 3-2 and Baylee had a clutch hit to tie it at 3-3.  We had the last opportunity to score but did not get the runner home from 2nd base.  We ended the season 10-1-1, which was best in the league.  When this team played their best, they were by far the best team in the league.  Good job girls.

Silas Games 8, 9, & 10

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Game #8 - Monday, June 11th

Silas's bat is the old, long one that says TEE BALL.

Silas played 1st, Left Center, and 2nd base.

Silas didn't hit the ball as far as usual tonight, but he played hard like he always does.

Silas had a hard ground ball that he just missed at 2nd base.  Our team as a whole played good defense tonight and Abigail and Sutton each hit the ball hard.  I overheard Sutton's brother tell Sutton that he would give her all his money if she hit one to the outfield.  Her first at bat she did it.  That made me smile.

I was really happy with our play tonight.  Go THUNDER!

Game #9 - Thursday, June 14th

Tonight our t-ballers played great.  Everyone but one person on our team hit it to the outfield.

Silas played good defense.  He was ready for the ball and tried hard to get  "outs" like in all his previous games.

Game #10 - Wednesday, June 20th
Our last game of the year.

Silas liked being Mr. Helpful the last few games with picking up bats after he scored a run.

Sluggers - Silas and his good friend, Abigail.

Silas had a busy inning at pitcher.

He kept his eyes on the ball.

Silas also had a busy inning at first base.  Abigail kept throwing him the ball in the air.  He kept turning his glove the wrong way, so I tried to instruct him on the right way.

Good game.  Good game.  Good game.....

Grandma Sharon was in town the entire week so she got to watch all the grandkids play (and her son coach).  She was the loudest fan.

After the game I treated the kids to ice cream at Braums.  I handed out the medals.  Nova was not able to come so I treated him to ice cream at Braums the following week.  This was a good group of kids and I hope to see some of the boys in machine pitch next year.  I enjoyed coaching with you Coach DJ.  God bless you all.

Silas's April and May School Report

Silas finished up his last two months of pre-k in April and May.

He really enjoyed getting to paint, use scissors, and glue to make craft projects.

His writing improved and he started to use lowercase and uppercase letters.

He completed some testing with his teacher to evaluate what he has learned and can do.

What are some of the things that you got to eat for snacks when you are at school?
Silas:  graham crackers, marshmallows and pretzels, fruit chews, cheese balls, water was always our drink.

What was something you really liked learning about at school this year?
Silas:  Writing my numbers and Bible time.  Bible time was when my teacher told us a Bible story.

Silas helped raise some money for his school by participating in his school's Bowl-A-Thon.  Each student got to bowl one game with their friends.  They used the bumpers in the gutters to prevent gutter balls.  Some of the students used the ramp to get their ball down the lane, and some tried it without the ramp.  Silas tried it both ways.

Thank you to our family members who made a donation to help Silas's school.

Silas enjoyed his mornings at school.  He looked forward to seeing his teacher and playing with his friends.

What is one of the things you liked best about your time at school?
Silas:  Playing with my friends and going on the field trips.

Silas got to go to Kindergarten round-up in May.  He will start all-day Kindergarten in August.

Below, are the results of the testing that Silas did with his teacher in April and May.  He is a smart boy and has learned a lot in pre-k.

On May 17th his school had a pre-k graduation program and ceremony.  It had a military theme.  Each child was given, and wore, a "God's Army" shirt.  They each got to wear military hats too.  They sang a few songs, marched, and saluted.  It was a cute program.

Silas had a small speaking part.

He did a good job remembering all the actions and moves to the songs that they performed.

Lastly the older kids changed into their graduation caps and came back into the sanctuary to receive their graduation gifts, and watch a short video recap of the year.

Silas was all smiles when his name was called and he went back on stage to receive his diploma and gift.

Both Sarah and Phoebe had softball games the night of Silas's graduation so Eric and Popee went with the girls to the games and Nanee, Aunt Wyonna, and I attended Silas's graduation.

After his graduation he actually had two weeks left of school.  He was glad to have a few more times to go and see his teacher and friends.

Keep up the good work Silas!  You had a great first year of school.