All Stars Continues

I am excited that Andrew's all star games finally started. Christopher played 18 all star games before Andrew's ever started. They won their first game against Haughton and they lost last night to Ruston. When Andrew played 10 year old all stars, Ruston was the team to beat in his age group (Christopher's age group it's Bossier). So the game last night was pretty much going to tell who is going to win the state title. We were losing the game 8 - 1 in the 4th then tied it up in the 5th. Then we lost it in the 6th. Ruston had a couple of good hits and then someone hit a homerun. We went from sad, happy to really sad in this game. But wow it was a great game!

That feeling in your stomach wanting them to win is that baseball game thrill that we love so. Last night there was a point in the game that I couldn't sit in my chair to watch anymore. I had to move around. I remember feeling that knot in my stomach when Daniel played college and professional and now I'm feeling it for my children. Pretty cool to see Daniel out there coaching our children and getting to enjoy the game with them. Real life has it's struggles & pressures - it's great that you can escape into a great game with your family. We have game nights (we love UNO) at the house but we also enjoy our game nights together at the ballpark!

Here are a few pictures from last night's game. Shreveport vs. Ruston

The boys (Blake, Andrew and Joey) are smiling here because we just tied it up.
Mama Mc, Granddaddy and Kevin trying to beat the heat! The game started at 103 degrees and when it was over the wind began to blow, the dark clouds moved in and it was down to 85 degrees when we started to drive home. When we reached downtown it was about 75 degrees and STORMING!

Can you see the concentration in Andrew's eyes? He is getting ready to bat.

Here is Andrew still waiting to bat with Daniel in the background coaching first base.

Granddaddy keeps Andrew and Christopher their own scorebook for their games.

Coach Brad is smiling even though we just lost. It was such a good game and he was proud of his players. Someone has to win and lose. It would have been nice to be the winner though - but welcome to the game of baseball.




After the game, Andrew was still feeling the defeat. He really wanted to win that game.

We pray and give thanks even though we lost. All these boys love God and praise him for their safety and the ability to play the game. This is what it is all about - Give Glory to God in everything you do!

Today is a busy all star day. It begins with Christopher's team participating in a parade in Downtown Minden. They are excited about throwing candy and beads. After the parade they will have a fish fry with other World Series teams and their Opening Ceremony. The Coach Pitch World Series will begin tomorrow - three games on Saturday. Hopefully we will be playing through Monday. Andrew also has a game tonight. Thank goodness they are both playing in the same place. God is good to this mom who can't stand to miss a game! Praying for fun, good attitudes and that we glorify God in the bleachers and on the field. And especially praying for safety - this is the first all star year an ambulance has not been called. Looking forward to an In The Zone day!