Scouts Graduation

End of the year saw the boys graduate in Cub Scouts......Jacob is no longer a Tiger Cub...

.....and Noah is no longer a Bear.

Scouts Graduation

End of the year saw the boys graduate in Cub Scouts......Jacob is no longer a Tiger Cub...

.....and Noah is no longer a Bear.

The Orioles Team (Almost Forgot)

The 2019 Orioles

The Orioles Team (Almost Forgot)

The 2019 Orioles

2019 Orioles - Jacob

The season just came to an end...but not before we got your picture and you got your runner-up trophy for second place in the regular season Coach Pitch league.  Your final game against the Diamondbacks was about as eventful as they come (more on that later).  Since you won't remember much of this at your age....here goes.  

After rainouts caused all kinds of scheduling problems, your team had to wait 17 days until your first game.  Somehow your team never got rained out the entire season.  Your final four games were all wins and had the Orioles scoring over 60 runs.  The layoff was evident in the first tournament game.  It was a tough draw against the Astros but to make matters worse, they moved you to Field #2.  Pretty daunting place for 6-7 year olds (delightful for parents) and the first introduction of a pitching mound which was difficult for the hitters.  You went 1-2 hitting and got to second and ultimately scored.  The final score was 12-8, the Astros had some big hitters.    

It was on to the losers bracket against the Diamondbacks.  The Orioles jumped out 4-0 in the first half of the inning, then lighting hit and they called the game off for the day.  The next day you picked up right where you left off.  It was 4-4 after the completion of that first inning and you were first to bat in the second inning.  You singled and ultimately scored, overall you were three for four on the day, scoring two runs and an RBI.

 

It was a back and forth game and in the bottom of the fifth, it was 10-10 with the orioles in the field, the Diamondbacks had two outs and boys on first and third.  The batter hit a shot down the first base line and and amazing play at first by a teammate closed out the inning.  

Instead of heading straight to an extra inning after regulation, the committee formed and had a 10 minute discussion with the coaches on how to proceed.  Long story short, statistics were supposed to have determined the winner but they let the kids play.  Jacob, you were up first and singled and ultimately scored.  After the top of the inning, Orioles were up 14-10.  In the bottom half of the inning the Diamondbacks put on a impressive hitting display and ultimately won 15-14.  Overall.....a really fun season.

2019 Orioles - Jacob

The season just came to an end...but not before we got your picture and you got your runner-up trophy for second place in the regular season Coach Pitch league.  Your final game against the Diamondbacks was about as eventful as they come (more on that later).  Since you won't remember much of this at your age....here goes.  

After rainouts caused all kinds of scheduling problems, your team had to wait 17 days until your first game.  Somehow your team never got rained out the entire season.  Your final four games were all wins and had the Orioles scoring over 60 runs.  The layoff was evident in the first tournament game.  It was a tough draw against the Astros but to make matters worse, they moved you to Field #2.  Pretty daunting place for 6-7 year olds (delightful for parents) and the first introduction of a pitching mound which was difficult for the hitters.  You went 1-2 hitting and got to second and ultimately scored.  The final score was 12-8, the Astros had some big hitters.    

It was on to the losers bracket against the Diamondbacks.  The Orioles jumped out 4-0 in the first half of the inning, then lighting hit and they called the game off for the day.  The next day you picked up right where you left off.  It was 4-4 after the completion of that first inning and you were first to bat in the second inning.  You singled and ultimately scored, overall you were three for four on the day, scoring two runs and an RBI.

 

It was a back and forth game and in the bottom of the fifth, it was 10-10 with the orioles in the field, the Diamondbacks had two outs and boys on first and third.  The batter hit a shot down the first base line and and amazing play at first by a teammate closed out the inning.  

Instead of heading straight to an extra inning after regulation, the committee formed and had a 10 minute discussion with the coaches on how to proceed.  Long story short, statistics were supposed to have determined the winner but they let the kids play.  Jacob, you were up first and singled and ultimately scored.  After the top of the inning, Orioles were up 14-10.  In the bottom half of the inning the Diamondbacks put on a impressive hitting display and ultimately won 15-14.  Overall.....a really fun season.

Last Scout Campout

It was off to Canyon of the Eagles out at lake LBJ the other weekend.  The night before Noah got Strep so it was Dad and Jacob that made the trip.  There was plenty of hiking and it was quite odd to see all the wildflowers in mid-May.

There were plenty of smores, a new variety.....roasted marshmallows between Chips Ahoy cookies.

We had our own Astronomy lecture at the planetarium (the word Astrology was forbidden).

We woke to one of the final cool mornings until fall.

Last Scout Campout

It was off to Canyon of the Eagles out at lake LBJ the other weekend.  The night before Noah got Strep so it was Dad and Jacob that made the trip.  There was plenty of hiking and it was quite odd to see all the wildflowers in mid-May.

There were plenty of smores, a new variety.....roasted marshmallows between Chips Ahoy cookies.

We had our own Astronomy lecture at the planetarium (the word Astrology was forbidden).

We woke to one of the final cool mornings until fall.

Skull

Jacob was very patient as we didn't get this new addition put up as quickly as we would have liked. Needless to say......they are both very excited. 

Skull

Jacob was very patient as we didn't get this new addition put up as quickly as we would have liked. Needless to say......they are both very excited. 

Frosty

Now that we have happily extolled the value of this deal, we are fairly certain you will ensure that we continue to capture the value of this deal!

Frosty

Now that we have happily extolled the value of this deal, we are fairly certain you will ensure that we continue to capture the value of this deal!

Movie

It was off to the movie the other weekend with all the rain.  Somehow these pictures never get old.

Movie

It was off to the movie the other weekend with all the rain.  Somehow these pictures never get old.

Hard Work

There's been a lot of rain around here lately and the grass has been growing quickly.....

....Noah was a big help last week.  Hopefully we are working on a habit here.

Hard Work

There's been a lot of rain around here lately and the grass has been growing quickly.....

....Noah was a big help last week.  Hopefully we are working on a habit here.

The Glory Days

Last Sunday was Noah's second piano recital.  He chose 'The Glory Days' from The Incredibles movie and did an excellent job.  He and Jacob really enjoyed all the cookies after the performance.

The Glory Days

Last Sunday was Noah's second piano recital.  He chose 'The Glory Days' from The Incredibles movie and did an excellent job.  He and Jacob really enjoyed all the cookies after the performance.

Raingutter Regatta

It was the Raingutter Regatta last weekend with the Scouts.  We got our kits to build the boats weeks ago and got to building the day before the races.  The kids had to supply the wind during the races.  Both boys won four heats but didn't make it to the finals.  

It was a perfect day for racing and everyone had a lot of fun.

Raingutter Regatta

It was the Raingutter Regatta last weekend with the Scouts.  We got our kits to build the boats weeks ago and got to building the day before the races.  The kids had to supply the wind during the races.  Both boys won four heats but didn't make it to the finals.  

It was a perfect day for racing and everyone had a lot of fun.

Doss Elementary Demolition

It took a month or two but Doss Elementary is no more, just the gym still stands which we think will stay.  Now it will be on to the construction of the new building which looks to be pretty amazing from all the renderings.

Doss Elementary Demolition

It took a month or two but Doss Elementary is no more, just the gym still stands which we think will stay.  Now it will be on to the construction of the new building which looks to be pretty amazing from all the renderings.

Waco Half-Marathon

Lori was off to Waco last weekend with the ladies from church for the half marathon.  They all completed the race on a warm April morning.

Of course the local celebrities were on-hand too!

Waco Half-Marathon

Lori was off to Waco last weekend with the ladies from church for the half marathon.  They all completed the race on a warm April morning.

Of course the local celebrities were on-hand too!

Boys Of Summer - The Orioles

It was the final regular season game for the Orioles.  Firmly in second place in the standings, they went out and won 21-10.  Jacob had a busy night with four hits, a bunch of RBI's, and scoring three runs.

They finished the regular season at 7-4-1 but began the season at 1-1-1.  The bats came alive in the back half of the season and they scored a total of 63 runs in the last four games which were all victories!