Jacob Turns 9

 

It was off to Wally's for Jacob's choice of dinner on his birthday.  Chicken strips, french fries, Texas toast and gravy....it doesn't get much better.

There were presents and, of course, some cake!

He and Noah then had a pool party at Westover with a bunch of friends that next weekend.

Jacob Turns 9

 

It was off to Wally's for Jacob's choice of dinner on his birthday.  Chicken strips, french fries, Texas toast and gravy....it doesn't get much better.

There were presents and, of course, some cake!

He and Noah then had a pool party at Westover with a bunch of friends that next weekend.

Noah's Graduation

 

It was the end of the line for elementary school for Noah this year.  On to middle school next fall but he will still be on the same campus.  Quite an impressive group of young kids!

Noah's Graduation

 

It was the end of the line for elementary school for Noah this year.  On to middle school next fall but he will still be on the same campus.  Quite an impressive group of young kids!

The Pirates

 

End of the season came for the Pirates the other week in the second round of the tournament.  After a close win in the Round 1, they had to play the Reds in the second game.  The Reds only lost one game in the regular season so it wasn't going to be easy.  With great pitching and some nice hitting, the Pirates took the Reds to the bottom of the fifth and struck out the last batter.  Having seemingly upset one of the best teams, the celebration ensued.  However, the Reds decided to protest to a young umpire that the game started late and they should be allowed one final inning.  They called the boys out for one last inning.  The Reds were at the top of the order and won the game by one run when it was all finished.

Amazing how many life lessons can be learned in a simple game of baseball.  Not the way a team should end a season with coaches and umpires arguing a technicality but another lesson to learn about the world.  However, we were all happy to hear that the Dodgers took out the Reds in the finals while we left for vacation. 

The Pirates

 

End of the season came for the Pirates the other week in the second round of the tournament.  After a close win in the Round 1, they had to play the Reds in the second game.  The Reds only lost one game in the regular season so it wasn't going to be easy.  With great pitching and some nice hitting, the Pirates took the Reds to the bottom of the fifth and struck out the last batter.  Having seemingly upset one of the best teams, the celebration ensued.  However, the Reds decided to protest to a young umpire that the game started late and they should be allowed one final inning.  They called the boys out for one last inning.  The Reds were at the top of the order and won the game by one run when it was all finished.

Amazing how many life lessons can be learned in a simple game of baseball.  Not the way a team should end a season with coaches and umpires arguing a technicality but another lesson to learn about the world.  However, we were all happy to hear that the Dodgers took out the Reds in the finals while we left for vacation. 

Three Faces of Noah

 

Three Faces of Noah

 

Art By Jacob

 

Art By Jacob

 

HP Solo Ensemble

 

Noah performed on his trumpet for a judge at the HP Solo Ensemble last week.  The kids each played individually with an accompanist and could ultimately come home with the Gold, Silver, Bronze or Needs Practice.  Noah got a gold and a big smile to go with it.

HP Solo Ensemble

 

Noah performed on his trumpet for a judge at the HP Solo Ensemble last week.  The kids each played individually with an accompanist and could ultimately come home with the Gold, Silver, Bronze or Needs Practice.  Noah got a gold and a big smile to go with it.

Tennis Tournament

 

With end of the school year activities in full swing, we were off to WILCO park in Round Rock for the final tennis tournament.  Noah and Baker lost in their first match against the eventual winners of the Boys 5/6 Grade division but won their other matches.  They both did a good job standing their ground on certain calls and we all had a great time on a perfect afternoon at the park.

Tennis Tournament

 

With end of the school year activities in full swing, we were off to WILCO park in Round Rock for the final tennis tournament.  Noah and Baker lost in their first match against the eventual winners of the Boys 5/6 Grade division but won their other matches.  They both did a good job standing their ground on certain calls and we all had a great time on a perfect afternoon at the park.

Baseball

 

We've been spending a little extra time hitting some baseballs lately.  Very nice to have a couple cages available just up the street at the high school.