Hello everyone, this is Morry.
Evan is no longer playing for the Bucs. He had invitations from three teams, two were coached by fathers and I would be able to help out and continue coaching. The third invitation he had was for a team that had professional coaches. It's a program that, if he likes, he will be able to continue with through high school. We allowed Evan to make the choice of what he wanted to do. Evan chose the organization with professional coaches. It's called TRPD.
This morning was Evan's first practice. It was a two hour practice where they worked on hitting and stretching. It was very organized and very productive. On the way home, Evan told me he was glad that he chose TRPD.
We had leftovers for lunch and then stayed home all afternoon.
For dinner, we went with Grandma and Papa to Home Slice. It was Papa's birthday this past Monday and he wanted to go with the us to Home Slice for his birthday (now that the boys are back in town). It was very good, as usual.
We are home. The boys will be getting ready for bed soon.
Until next time...
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Saturday, August 20, 2016
Tuesday, July 19, 2016
Lots and Lots of Baseball
Hello everyone, this is Morry.
The boys are going to baseball camp this week. It's from 9am to 4pm. Evan's friend Wade is doing a half day. Evan's friend Josh from the Bucs is also doing and he's doing the full day with Evan and Noah.
In the morning, I picked up Wade and dropped the boys off at camp. I talked to Josh's dad for a while.
I worked from home all day.
Rachel went to pick up the boys from camp. When they got home, Evan was super excited to tell me their team in the wiffleball game ended when Josh hit a walk off home run with Evan and Noah on base. Noah was the tying run and Evan was the winning run.
Rachel left to go to HEB. While she was gone, I made the boys dinner. Then Evan and I left to work with Coach Chris.
Evan was fairly tired, but he enjoyed working with Coach Chris. It was good having Evan try to push through being tired and hot. He was still pretty talkative on the way home about having fun.
Rachel got a rotisserie chicken at HEB. It was in the oven when I got home. The boys were hungry again so I carved off some for them. After they ate, they went upstairs for bed and then Rachel and I ate.
The boys are sleeping now.
Until next time...
The boys are going to baseball camp this week. It's from 9am to 4pm. Evan's friend Wade is doing a half day. Evan's friend Josh from the Bucs is also doing and he's doing the full day with Evan and Noah.
In the morning, I picked up Wade and dropped the boys off at camp. I talked to Josh's dad for a while.
I worked from home all day.
Rachel went to pick up the boys from camp. When they got home, Evan was super excited to tell me their team in the wiffleball game ended when Josh hit a walk off home run with Evan and Noah on base. Noah was the tying run and Evan was the winning run.
Rachel left to go to HEB. While she was gone, I made the boys dinner. Then Evan and I left to work with Coach Chris.
Evan was fairly tired, but he enjoyed working with Coach Chris. It was good having Evan try to push through being tired and hot. He was still pretty talkative on the way home about having fun.
Rachel got a rotisserie chicken at HEB. It was in the oven when I got home. The boys were hungry again so I carved off some for them. After they ate, they went upstairs for bed and then Rachel and I ate.
The boys are sleeping now.
Until next time...
Monday, June 6, 2016
Very Long Championship Night
Hello everyone, this is Morry.
Evan's last baseball tournament of the season got reduced to a one-day tournament because of rain yesterday. With a one-day tournament, he had to play two games. The two teams with the best record played in the championship. The games were schedule for 4:30 and 6. The championship was scheduled for 7:30.
Since it was a late start, we took it easy in the morning. Rachel wanted to go for a walk around Lady Bird Lake, but the boys refused. Rachel and Lizzy went. Rachel said much of the trail was underwater and she had to find ways to get around it. They opened the dams so the lake (which is really a river) was flowing pretty fast so Lizzy couldn't go swimming in the lake. When they got to the boat ramp, the water had gone completely up the boat ramp. Rachel let Lizzy swim in that for a bit since it didn't have a current.
Evan and I left the house just before 3. We found that the games were running nearly 45 minutes late. The Bucs did not start out very well. We scored just two runs in the first inning. Evan struck out to end the first. The other team, which was not very good, scored two in the bottom of the first. The Bucs scored one in the top of the second. Then the other team scored 2 in the bottom of the second to take a 4-3 lead , had bases loaded and no one out. Evan came in to pitch. He walked the first batter on some questionable calls to make the score 5-3. Then he struck out the next batter and induced a pop up which led to a double play to end the inning. The Bucs scored one in the top of the third. Since they were trying to fit a lot of games into a short amount of time, no new inning could start after 65 minutes. So Evan came out in the bottom of the third with about 6 minutes. If he couldn't get 3 outs in 6 minutes, then the game would end and the Bucs would lose. He got the last out with 43 seconds so we were able to start a new inning. The Bucs ended up scoring 9 runs. Evan pitched the bottom of the fourth quickly getting 3 outs for the win.
In the second game, the Bucs continued hitting well. Evan crushed a ball in his first at bat. I think it was his hardest and farthest ball he hit all season. Unfortunately, the center fielder made a nice play and caught it in the air. The Bucs went on to win that game. Since we won both games, we made the championship game.
Since the first game started late and we scored 9 runs to end the game, we finished late too. Then the second game ran late as well. We didn't start the third game until after 8:45, a full hour and fifteen minutes late. The Bucs jumped out to a 9-0 lead after the top of the first. Unfortunately, the other team scored 8 in the bottom of the first. We answered with 5 runs in the top of the second and the other team only managed one run. In the top of the third, we scored 4 runs to take an 18-9 lead. Evan was 1-1 with two walks and three runs scored. The other team scored 4 runs and had bases loaded with one out when we brought Evan in to close the game. He quickly got ahead of the batter but the batter managed to hit a hard ground ball to the right side of second base. Unfortunately, our centerfielder was playing on the left side and the ball rolled to the wall. All three runs scored and the batter got to second. At this point it was 18-16 with a man on second and one out. Again, Evan got ahead of the next batter. He induced a somewhat weak line drive to the first baseman for the second out. Then the next batter hit a weak ground ball to second to end the game. So Evan wound up with a win and a save in one day. He was very excited. The Bucs won the championship.
Rachel and Noah came for what they thought was the second game, but the first game hadn't finished. Noah wanted to stay the whole time so they were there until the very end.
By the time we had the ceremony to get the rings and got back to the car an into it, it was 11pm. The problem was we hadn't had dinner. We figured they were up this late and the boys were pretty wired, so we went to Kerbey Lane for dinner. The boys both ate well.
We are home now and the boys are already asleep.
Until next time...
Evan's last baseball tournament of the season got reduced to a one-day tournament because of rain yesterday. With a one-day tournament, he had to play two games. The two teams with the best record played in the championship. The games were schedule for 4:30 and 6. The championship was scheduled for 7:30.
Since it was a late start, we took it easy in the morning. Rachel wanted to go for a walk around Lady Bird Lake, but the boys refused. Rachel and Lizzy went. Rachel said much of the trail was underwater and she had to find ways to get around it. They opened the dams so the lake (which is really a river) was flowing pretty fast so Lizzy couldn't go swimming in the lake. When they got to the boat ramp, the water had gone completely up the boat ramp. Rachel let Lizzy swim in that for a bit since it didn't have a current.
Evan and I left the house just before 3. We found that the games were running nearly 45 minutes late. The Bucs did not start out very well. We scored just two runs in the first inning. Evan struck out to end the first. The other team, which was not very good, scored two in the bottom of the first. The Bucs scored one in the top of the second. Then the other team scored 2 in the bottom of the second to take a 4-3 lead , had bases loaded and no one out. Evan came in to pitch. He walked the first batter on some questionable calls to make the score 5-3. Then he struck out the next batter and induced a pop up which led to a double play to end the inning. The Bucs scored one in the top of the third. Since they were trying to fit a lot of games into a short amount of time, no new inning could start after 65 minutes. So Evan came out in the bottom of the third with about 6 minutes. If he couldn't get 3 outs in 6 minutes, then the game would end and the Bucs would lose. He got the last out with 43 seconds so we were able to start a new inning. The Bucs ended up scoring 9 runs. Evan pitched the bottom of the fourth quickly getting 3 outs for the win.
In the second game, the Bucs continued hitting well. Evan crushed a ball in his first at bat. I think it was his hardest and farthest ball he hit all season. Unfortunately, the center fielder made a nice play and caught it in the air. The Bucs went on to win that game. Since we won both games, we made the championship game.
Since the first game started late and we scored 9 runs to end the game, we finished late too. Then the second game ran late as well. We didn't start the third game until after 8:45, a full hour and fifteen minutes late. The Bucs jumped out to a 9-0 lead after the top of the first. Unfortunately, the other team scored 8 in the bottom of the first. We answered with 5 runs in the top of the second and the other team only managed one run. In the top of the third, we scored 4 runs to take an 18-9 lead. Evan was 1-1 with two walks and three runs scored. The other team scored 4 runs and had bases loaded with one out when we brought Evan in to close the game. He quickly got ahead of the batter but the batter managed to hit a hard ground ball to the right side of second base. Unfortunately, our centerfielder was playing on the left side and the ball rolled to the wall. All three runs scored and the batter got to second. At this point it was 18-16 with a man on second and one out. Again, Evan got ahead of the next batter. He induced a somewhat weak line drive to the first baseman for the second out. Then the next batter hit a weak ground ball to second to end the game. So Evan wound up with a win and a save in one day. He was very excited. The Bucs won the championship.
Rachel and Noah came for what they thought was the second game, but the first game hadn't finished. Noah wanted to stay the whole time so they were there until the very end.
By the time we had the ceremony to get the rings and got back to the car an into it, it was 11pm. The problem was we hadn't had dinner. We figured they were up this late and the boys were pretty wired, so we went to Kerbey Lane for dinner. The boys both ate well.
We are home now and the boys are already asleep.
Until next time...
Sunday, May 22, 2016
Baseball and Parties
Hello everyone, this is Morry.
Noah had two birthday parties scheduled for today. Actually, Evan was invited to both as well, but he had a game at 1:15 so he definitely couldn't go to the first game. If they lost, he could go to the second game.
Evan and I stopped at Smoothie King on the way up. The game didn't go well, although I felt Evan played well. He played second base the whole game. He made a beautiful tag on a boy trying to stretch a single into a double. It was quite a play. Unfortunately, the Bucs didn't really come to play and the umpiring was just plain awful.
Rachel took Noah to the first party. It was at our old neighbor's new house. Rachel got a tour of the house and then left Noah there. She later went and picked him back up.
Evan and I met Rachel and Noah at the bowling alley where the second birthday party was. Rachel stayed there and I went home.
The boys seemed to have a good time bowling. Apparently Noah threw a strike. They had pizza at the bowling alley.
We ate dinner outside on the porch for the fourth time this week. It was very nice.
The boys will be getting ready for bed soon.
Until next time...
Noah had two birthday parties scheduled for today. Actually, Evan was invited to both as well, but he had a game at 1:15 so he definitely couldn't go to the first game. If they lost, he could go to the second game.
Evan and I stopped at Smoothie King on the way up. The game didn't go well, although I felt Evan played well. He played second base the whole game. He made a beautiful tag on a boy trying to stretch a single into a double. It was quite a play. Unfortunately, the Bucs didn't really come to play and the umpiring was just plain awful.
Rachel took Noah to the first party. It was at our old neighbor's new house. Rachel got a tour of the house and then left Noah there. She later went and picked him back up.
Evan and I met Rachel and Noah at the bowling alley where the second birthday party was. Rachel stayed there and I went home.
The boys seemed to have a good time bowling. Apparently Noah threw a strike. They had pizza at the bowling alley.
We ate dinner outside on the porch for the fourth time this week. It was very nice.
The boys will be getting ready for bed soon.
Until next time...
Sunday, May 8, 2016
Mother's Day at the Ball Field
Hello everyone, this is Morry.
This morning I got up and all three boys were awake. Josh and Evan got in their uniforms.
We stopped at Donut Taco Palace on the way to the fields. Josh actually got breakfast tacos. Normally, Evan and I just get donuts.
Evan started the first game and held the other team in check. We played a full six inning so Evan played second base in the final three innings. He did well and made some nice plays. He was 1 for 2 with a hit and a walk. We won that game.
In the second game, Evan played second base the entire time. Evan continued to make good plays in the field. He grounded out in his first at bat and then walked in his second at bat. Towards the end of the game we were losing. We needed to get some outs to have the opportunity to come back. There was one out and a kid crushed a line drive to Evan's right. Evan leapt in the air to his right almost horizontal and caught the ball, rolling on the ground when he came down. The parents went crazy. His teammates went crazy. The kids were coming over to him and high-fiving him. The next batter got out and I thought the momentum had shifted. Unfortunately, it did not and the Bucs lost.
Rachel and Noah came to the second game. They were able to see Evan make that catch.
We did stuff around the house in the afternoon.
For dinner, we went with Grandma and Papa to North by Northwest. It was very good.
The boys are getting ready for bed.
Until next time...
This morning I got up and all three boys were awake. Josh and Evan got in their uniforms.
We stopped at Donut Taco Palace on the way to the fields. Josh actually got breakfast tacos. Normally, Evan and I just get donuts.
Evan started the first game and held the other team in check. We played a full six inning so Evan played second base in the final three innings. He did well and made some nice plays. He was 1 for 2 with a hit and a walk. We won that game.
In the second game, Evan played second base the entire time. Evan continued to make good plays in the field. He grounded out in his first at bat and then walked in his second at bat. Towards the end of the game we were losing. We needed to get some outs to have the opportunity to come back. There was one out and a kid crushed a line drive to Evan's right. Evan leapt in the air to his right almost horizontal and caught the ball, rolling on the ground when he came down. The parents went crazy. His teammates went crazy. The kids were coming over to him and high-fiving him. The next batter got out and I thought the momentum had shifted. Unfortunately, it did not and the Bucs lost.
Rachel and Noah came to the second game. They were able to see Evan make that catch.
We did stuff around the house in the afternoon.
For dinner, we went with Grandma and Papa to North by Northwest. It was very good.
The boys are getting ready for bed.
Until next time...
Saturday, May 7, 2016
Let's Play Two
Hello everyone, this is Morry.
We slept in a bit this morning. Evan's first baseball game wasn't until 12:30. We had to be at the fields at 11:30.
Josh came over at 10:30. His sister had a karate test for a black belt so Josh's parents weren't coming to the games. So Josh came with us to the games.
Rachel and Noah weren't able to come see Evan play today. Noah had a birthday party to go to that coincided with both games. Noah had a good time at the birthday party. Grandma and Papa were able to come to the first game.
In the first game, we were losing 2-1. Evan struck out in the second inning but he was playing well in the field. He fielded two balls cleanly at second base and threw the kids out. In the third inning with the bases loaded and two outs, Evan got the call to come in and pitch. We had played this team before. I heard the kid on first base say "I remember this kid. He only throws strikes." Ironically, Evan's first two pitches were balls. The second pitch looked like a strike to me but the umpire called it a ball. The next pitch looked like a ball to me but the umpire called it a strike. So the count should have been 2-1 and it was 2-1, just not the way I had thought. Anyway, Evan didn't seem bothered because his next to pitches were strikes ending the threat. In the bottom of the third, we batted around. Mostly by walks. The other team used 3 or 4 pitchers and no one could throw a strike. The inning went on so long the game ended and we won 8-2.
In the second game, we lost 3-0. The pitchers for the other team were throwing really slowly. Much slower than most of the other pitchers we faced. This really messed with our boys. They were way out in front of every single pitch. Evan did play well again. He fielded two balls at third base and each time threw a perfect throw to first. He walked in his second at-bat but was stranded at third base He also caught a really hard line drive to him. He walked off the field and looked at me and said, "That's why they call it the 'hot corner'."
Josh came home with us. He'll be staying over night and we'll bring him to the game tonight.
We had Papa John's for dinner.
The boys are playing outside right now but it's getting dark and they'll need to come in.
Until next time...
We slept in a bit this morning. Evan's first baseball game wasn't until 12:30. We had to be at the fields at 11:30.
Josh came over at 10:30. His sister had a karate test for a black belt so Josh's parents weren't coming to the games. So Josh came with us to the games.
Rachel and Noah weren't able to come see Evan play today. Noah had a birthday party to go to that coincided with both games. Noah had a good time at the birthday party. Grandma and Papa were able to come to the first game.
In the first game, we were losing 2-1. Evan struck out in the second inning but he was playing well in the field. He fielded two balls cleanly at second base and threw the kids out. In the third inning with the bases loaded and two outs, Evan got the call to come in and pitch. We had played this team before. I heard the kid on first base say "I remember this kid. He only throws strikes." Ironically, Evan's first two pitches were balls. The second pitch looked like a strike to me but the umpire called it a ball. The next pitch looked like a ball to me but the umpire called it a strike. So the count should have been 2-1 and it was 2-1, just not the way I had thought. Anyway, Evan didn't seem bothered because his next to pitches were strikes ending the threat. In the bottom of the third, we batted around. Mostly by walks. The other team used 3 or 4 pitchers and no one could throw a strike. The inning went on so long the game ended and we won 8-2.
In the second game, we lost 3-0. The pitchers for the other team were throwing really slowly. Much slower than most of the other pitchers we faced. This really messed with our boys. They were way out in front of every single pitch. Evan did play well again. He fielded two balls at third base and each time threw a perfect throw to first. He walked in his second at-bat but was stranded at third base He also caught a really hard line drive to him. He walked off the field and looked at me and said, "That's why they call it the 'hot corner'."
Josh came home with us. He'll be staying over night and we'll bring him to the game tonight.
We had Papa John's for dinner.
The boys are playing outside right now but it's getting dark and they'll need to come in.
Until next time...
Sunday, April 24, 2016
Another Long Day
Hello everyone, this is Morry.
Evan's teammate Carter came over this morning around 7:20. His brother was playing a baseball tournament in another part of town so they dropped Carter off for me to bring him to the game. Evan, Carter and I stopped at Donut Taco Palace on the way up.
Rachel and Noah stopped by Aunt Susan's to see Sherah, JW and her kids before coming to see Evan play in his game.
The Bucs won the first game today. It was a good game as we came from behind.
Rachel and Noah left after the first game and went back to Aunt Susan's.
In the second game, Evan played very well. He made a beautiful throw over to get a runner out. He fielded the ball almost on the third base bag and throw such a perfect throw to first that he beat the runner by about 3 or 4 steps. In the final inning, Evan raced to get a foul ball near the dugout and dove in a way to avoid hitting the fence. He just missed catching the ball. Unfortunately, the other team was able to squeak out a win in their final at bat.
We had Coke ham for dinner.
After dinner, we went to Sweet Caroline's for shaved ice for the first time this year.
The boys are in bed.
Until next time...
Evan's teammate Carter came over this morning around 7:20. His brother was playing a baseball tournament in another part of town so they dropped Carter off for me to bring him to the game. Evan, Carter and I stopped at Donut Taco Palace on the way up.
Rachel and Noah stopped by Aunt Susan's to see Sherah, JW and her kids before coming to see Evan play in his game.
The Bucs won the first game today. It was a good game as we came from behind.
Rachel and Noah left after the first game and went back to Aunt Susan's.
In the second game, Evan played very well. He made a beautiful throw over to get a runner out. He fielded the ball almost on the third base bag and throw such a perfect throw to first that he beat the runner by about 3 or 4 steps. In the final inning, Evan raced to get a foul ball near the dugout and dove in a way to avoid hitting the fence. He just missed catching the ball. Unfortunately, the other team was able to squeak out a win in their final at bat.
We had Coke ham for dinner.
After dinner, we went to Sweet Caroline's for shaved ice for the first time this year.
The boys are in bed.
Until next time...
Saturday, April 16, 2016
Noah - Math Pentathlete
Hello everyone, this is Morry.
Today was the day of Math Pentathlon. Noah has been going every Tuesday in preparation for today. He had to play all 5 games. There were around 25 elementary schools from around Austin represented. We left the house at 7am to take him. Rachel and I took separate cars. Rachel dropped Evan off with Darius because Evan had two baseball games today.
The actual Pentathlon was in northeast Austin at a basketball gym shared by several Austin high schools. The kids were on the floor and the parents were up in the stands. There was one "monitor" for every two kids. The monitors were parent volunteers. They did not act as a referee but rather handled a "challenge" where one of the players felt their opponent violated the rules. Noah and I got there at 7:30 but we really didn't start until after 9am. It was a lot of waiting and getting set up. Each game was scheduled for 30 minutes although if the game was completed in less time, the kids could come back to the stands.
Noah lost his first game. He came up to me and he put his face in my chest and cried. I felt so bad for him. We talked about it and I said it's just one game. And he can't think about it any more. I don't know if that made him feel any better or not. But he went and crushed the kid in the next game he played. I think he took 5-10 minutes in beating the other child. This time he came back and he was very happy. He won the next two games as well. Both fairly easily and he was really happy. In the fifth and final game, he tied. The game is very much luck and it's a long game that almost never completes in the 30 minutes. Most times that game ends in a tie. Each win was worth 3 points, a tie was worth 2 points and a loss was worth 1. Noah ended with 12 points. That got Noah a bronze medal. He was so happy. They had an awards ceremony where they called each kids name grouped by their point total. So anyone 10 points and under got a certificate. Eleven total points got them a certificate with an honorable mention. Twelve points was a bronze medal and a t-shirt. For 13 points, they got a silver medal and a t-shirt. Fourteen points was a gold medal and a t-shirt. And 15 points, which was perfect, got them a gold medal, a t-shirt and a "Hall of Fame" declaration of some sort. There were probably 400 or more kids there. It took a long time. But Noah was really really happy and we were so proud of him.
Meanwhile, Evan played two games. He told me he played really well in both games. He got one hit today and walked every other time he came to bat. So he was on base every time today. The Bucs lost the first game, but Evan walked to drive in the winning run in the second game. He was so excited to get a "walk-off walk". He told me his friend on the team, Carter, pretended to interview him after the game on his game-winning walk.
He and Darius' family stopped at Whataburger on the way home.
For dinner, we just had pasta.
The boys are in bed now.
Until next time...
Today was the day of Math Pentathlon. Noah has been going every Tuesday in preparation for today. He had to play all 5 games. There were around 25 elementary schools from around Austin represented. We left the house at 7am to take him. Rachel and I took separate cars. Rachel dropped Evan off with Darius because Evan had two baseball games today.
The actual Pentathlon was in northeast Austin at a basketball gym shared by several Austin high schools. The kids were on the floor and the parents were up in the stands. There was one "monitor" for every two kids. The monitors were parent volunteers. They did not act as a referee but rather handled a "challenge" where one of the players felt their opponent violated the rules. Noah and I got there at 7:30 but we really didn't start until after 9am. It was a lot of waiting and getting set up. Each game was scheduled for 30 minutes although if the game was completed in less time, the kids could come back to the stands.
Noah lost his first game. He came up to me and he put his face in my chest and cried. I felt so bad for him. We talked about it and I said it's just one game. And he can't think about it any more. I don't know if that made him feel any better or not. But he went and crushed the kid in the next game he played. I think he took 5-10 minutes in beating the other child. This time he came back and he was very happy. He won the next two games as well. Both fairly easily and he was really happy. In the fifth and final game, he tied. The game is very much luck and it's a long game that almost never completes in the 30 minutes. Most times that game ends in a tie. Each win was worth 3 points, a tie was worth 2 points and a loss was worth 1. Noah ended with 12 points. That got Noah a bronze medal. He was so happy. They had an awards ceremony where they called each kids name grouped by their point total. So anyone 10 points and under got a certificate. Eleven total points got them a certificate with an honorable mention. Twelve points was a bronze medal and a t-shirt. For 13 points, they got a silver medal and a t-shirt. Fourteen points was a gold medal and a t-shirt. And 15 points, which was perfect, got them a gold medal, a t-shirt and a "Hall of Fame" declaration of some sort. There were probably 400 or more kids there. It took a long time. But Noah was really really happy and we were so proud of him.
Meanwhile, Evan played two games. He told me he played really well in both games. He got one hit today and walked every other time he came to bat. So he was on base every time today. The Bucs lost the first game, but Evan walked to drive in the winning run in the second game. He was so excited to get a "walk-off walk". He told me his friend on the team, Carter, pretended to interview him after the game on his game-winning walk.
He and Darius' family stopped at Whataburger on the way home.
For dinner, we just had pasta.
The boys are in bed now.
Until next time...
Sunday, April 3, 2016
Baseball and a Party
Hello everyone, this is Morry.
Evan had a game today at 10:45 which was the same time as yesterday. Our morning was almost entirely the same. We stopped at Donut Taco Palace and then got to the game.
The game didn't go well for the Bucs. The pitching was lacking and for some reason Evan didn't get to pitch. I wish he had gotten an opportunity. Perhaps we could have kept the game close. Evan played second base the whole game and did well.
Rachel and Noah went to cheer for Deborah who was doing a 10 mile race today. After they saw Deborah, they came over to watch Evan's game.
Evan and I stopped at Popeye's on the way home.
When we got home, Rachel and Noah were about to leave to go to a party for the Pink Ribbon Cowgirls. Rachel had RSVP'd for both of them because we weren't sure how long Evan would be playing today.
Evan and I went to the park to play basketball. Apparently Evan didn't play enough sports today.
For dinner, we just had leftovers.
The boys are getting ready for bed now.
Until next time...
Evan had a game today at 10:45 which was the same time as yesterday. Our morning was almost entirely the same. We stopped at Donut Taco Palace and then got to the game.
The game didn't go well for the Bucs. The pitching was lacking and for some reason Evan didn't get to pitch. I wish he had gotten an opportunity. Perhaps we could have kept the game close. Evan played second base the whole game and did well.
Rachel and Noah went to cheer for Deborah who was doing a 10 mile race today. After they saw Deborah, they came over to watch Evan's game.
Evan and I stopped at Popeye's on the way home.
When we got home, Rachel and Noah were about to leave to go to a party for the Pink Ribbon Cowgirls. Rachel had RSVP'd for both of them because we weren't sure how long Evan would be playing today.
Evan and I went to the park to play basketball. Apparently Evan didn't play enough sports today.
For dinner, we just had leftovers.
The boys are getting ready for bed now.
Until next time...
Saturday, April 2, 2016
Baseball Games, Movies and Villanova
Hello everyone, this is Morry.
This morning I got up slightly early because Evan had a baseball tournament. On the way to the tournament, we stopped at Donut Taco Palace.
When we got to the fields, the games were delayed because the umpires went to the wrong field. The games were delayed by about an hour. By the time the game started the boys had lost their energy. The Bucs came out very slow and the other team scored 10 runs in the first two innings. The Bucs ended up coming back but too little too late.
Rachel and Noah came to the first game after they stopped at Costco. The only way Rachel could convince Noah to come was she bribed him by promising to take him to see Batman vs Superman in the afternoon.
In the second game, the team played much better. Evan switched between third and second. He played well. He drive in the tying run with a hit to deep short and he beat out the throw. If he hadn't made it the inning would have been over. The Bucs ended up scoring one in the bottom of the final inning to win the game. Evan was very excited.
When we got home, Rachel and Noah were still at the movies. Evan and I put on the Villanova game.
Rachel and Noah got home and we decided to pick up pizza at Via 313. I left at halftime to get the pizza. It took a very long time. I watched the game from Via 313. Evan watched it at home. He was actually texting me during the game which was fun. Villanova absolutely crushed Oklahoma. It was amazing.
The boys are in bed now.
Until next time...
This morning I got up slightly early because Evan had a baseball tournament. On the way to the tournament, we stopped at Donut Taco Palace.
When we got to the fields, the games were delayed because the umpires went to the wrong field. The games were delayed by about an hour. By the time the game started the boys had lost their energy. The Bucs came out very slow and the other team scored 10 runs in the first two innings. The Bucs ended up coming back but too little too late.
Rachel and Noah came to the first game after they stopped at Costco. The only way Rachel could convince Noah to come was she bribed him by promising to take him to see Batman vs Superman in the afternoon.
In the second game, the team played much better. Evan switched between third and second. He played well. He drive in the tying run with a hit to deep short and he beat out the throw. If he hadn't made it the inning would have been over. The Bucs ended up scoring one in the bottom of the final inning to win the game. Evan was very excited.
When we got home, Rachel and Noah were still at the movies. Evan and I put on the Villanova game.
Rachel and Noah got home and we decided to pick up pizza at Via 313. I left at halftime to get the pizza. It took a very long time. I watched the game from Via 313. Evan watched it at home. He was actually texting me during the game which was fun. Villanova absolutely crushed Oklahoma. It was amazing.
The boys are in bed now.
Until next time...
Sunday, March 6, 2016
Weekend of Baseball
Hello everyone, this is Morry.
This weekend was the first tournament of the spring for the Bucs. We had games scheduled for 5:45 and 7:30 last night. Unfortunately, all the games were running behind. The first game didn't start until 6:30 and the second game didn't start until after 8:15. The Bucs won both games and Evan did really well. In fact, in the first three games of the tournament, he went 7 for 9 hitting. He made several good fielding plays at second base, third base and center field. So we didn't leave the fields until 10:00 last night.
The reward for winning both games last night was to play as the 4th seed at 7:45 this morning. The tournament was in Round Rock which is 45-60 minutes away. So we got home around 11pm last night and I woke Evan up at 5:45am this morning to get up there. The tournament had 18 teams in it and after the results yesterday, they broke up the teams into three brackets. By winning both games, the Bucs ended up in the top bracket with teams that are classified as AAA and Majors. The Bucs are classified as a AA team. In fact in the top 5 teams, the Bucs were the only AA team.
The game started at 7:45 and immediately, the Bucs jumped out in front. Evan hit the ball well. And he made a sliding catch of a ball in center that was tailing away from him. The Bucs were winning by 2 going into the top of the last inning. The other team scored 3 runs to take the lead. The Bucs came up in the bottom of the inning. The first batter laid down a great bunt which surprised the other team and he beat it out for an infield single. Evan came up and laced a ball towards second which ended up hitting the runner so Evan took first and the runner was out. Evan stole second. The next batter struck out. So now there were two outs and the tying run at second. The next better got down 0-2 and swung at strike 3, but the ball got away from the catcher. The batter ran to second and the catcher threw to first but the first baseman dropped it. The runner was safe and Evan came around to score to tie the game. The runner on first stole second. Then the batter hit a single to right and the runner from second came around to score and the Bucs won the game.
We were then scheduled to play in the semifinals at 1:15. So we all went to lunch at Rudy's. It was a nice time.
Noah and Rachel stayed home. Rachel was not feeling well.
After Rudy's the team played again. The Bucs jumped up 5-0 in the top of the first. But the other team matched with 5 runs of their own. No matter, the Bucs came right back with three in the top of the second. Unfortunately, the other team matched again. In the top of the third, Evan led off the inning. The other team put in what appeared to be their best pitcher. This kid could throw really hard. I'm guessing he threw 55-60 mph. His first pitch got Evan right in the thigh. You could hear the ball hit. Evan was able to make it to first, and to show the other team, that it didn't bother him, he stole second on the first pitch. The pitcher settled down and struck out the next three batters unfortunately. The Bucs didn't give up a run in the bottom of the third. In the 4th, which was the last inning, we got a runner to second against the kid, but no further. The other team scored a run in the bottom of the fourth to win the game. The Bucs played their hearts out this weekend. I was really proud of them.
Evan ended the weekend 7-10 with one hit-by-pitch, and no strikeouts.
Noah had a birthday party in the late afternoon. With Rachel feeling badly, a mom of one of Noah's friends took him to and from the birthday party.
We tried to take Rachel to an urgent care facility to test to see if she has strep, but apparently, urgent care facilities close to us are closed on Sundays or close early. We would have had to drive across town. We'll probably go in the morning.
For dinner, Evan and I picked up Chinese food.
The boys are in bed now.
Until next time...
This weekend was the first tournament of the spring for the Bucs. We had games scheduled for 5:45 and 7:30 last night. Unfortunately, all the games were running behind. The first game didn't start until 6:30 and the second game didn't start until after 8:15. The Bucs won both games and Evan did really well. In fact, in the first three games of the tournament, he went 7 for 9 hitting. He made several good fielding plays at second base, third base and center field. So we didn't leave the fields until 10:00 last night.
The reward for winning both games last night was to play as the 4th seed at 7:45 this morning. The tournament was in Round Rock which is 45-60 minutes away. So we got home around 11pm last night and I woke Evan up at 5:45am this morning to get up there. The tournament had 18 teams in it and after the results yesterday, they broke up the teams into three brackets. By winning both games, the Bucs ended up in the top bracket with teams that are classified as AAA and Majors. The Bucs are classified as a AA team. In fact in the top 5 teams, the Bucs were the only AA team.
The game started at 7:45 and immediately, the Bucs jumped out in front. Evan hit the ball well. And he made a sliding catch of a ball in center that was tailing away from him. The Bucs were winning by 2 going into the top of the last inning. The other team scored 3 runs to take the lead. The Bucs came up in the bottom of the inning. The first batter laid down a great bunt which surprised the other team and he beat it out for an infield single. Evan came up and laced a ball towards second which ended up hitting the runner so Evan took first and the runner was out. Evan stole second. The next batter struck out. So now there were two outs and the tying run at second. The next better got down 0-2 and swung at strike 3, but the ball got away from the catcher. The batter ran to second and the catcher threw to first but the first baseman dropped it. The runner was safe and Evan came around to score to tie the game. The runner on first stole second. Then the batter hit a single to right and the runner from second came around to score and the Bucs won the game.
We were then scheduled to play in the semifinals at 1:15. So we all went to lunch at Rudy's. It was a nice time.
Noah and Rachel stayed home. Rachel was not feeling well.
After Rudy's the team played again. The Bucs jumped up 5-0 in the top of the first. But the other team matched with 5 runs of their own. No matter, the Bucs came right back with three in the top of the second. Unfortunately, the other team matched again. In the top of the third, Evan led off the inning. The other team put in what appeared to be their best pitcher. This kid could throw really hard. I'm guessing he threw 55-60 mph. His first pitch got Evan right in the thigh. You could hear the ball hit. Evan was able to make it to first, and to show the other team, that it didn't bother him, he stole second on the first pitch. The pitcher settled down and struck out the next three batters unfortunately. The Bucs didn't give up a run in the bottom of the third. In the 4th, which was the last inning, we got a runner to second against the kid, but no further. The other team scored a run in the bottom of the fourth to win the game. The Bucs played their hearts out this weekend. I was really proud of them.
Evan ended the weekend 7-10 with one hit-by-pitch, and no strikeouts.
Noah had a birthday party in the late afternoon. With Rachel feeling badly, a mom of one of Noah's friends took him to and from the birthday party.
We tried to take Rachel to an urgent care facility to test to see if she has strep, but apparently, urgent care facilities close to us are closed on Sundays or close early. We would have had to drive across town. We'll probably go in the morning.
For dinner, Evan and I picked up Chinese food.
The boys are in bed now.
Until next time...
Sunday, February 28, 2016
Back to the Bucs
This morning we took it easy at home.
Evan and Noah played outside for most of the day with Jack and another neighborhood kid.
Morry ran out to Costco to pick up a few things.
At 3:00 Evan had baseball practice. Everyone (all of the families) were meeting there after practice for a potluck party.
Noah and I stopped at HEB to pick up a few things for the party and for our family for the week.
We had a nice time at the party. It was good to see all of the families again.
The kids are getting ready for bed now.
Here are a few pictures from the party.
Evan and Noah played outside for most of the day with Jack and another neighborhood kid.
Morry ran out to Costco to pick up a few things.
At 3:00 Evan had baseball practice. Everyone (all of the families) were meeting there after practice for a potluck party.
Noah and I stopped at HEB to pick up a few things for the party and for our family for the week.
We had a nice time at the party. It was good to see all of the families again.
The kids are getting ready for bed now.
Here are a few pictures from the party.
Sunday, February 7, 2016
Super Bowl Party
Hello everyone, this is Morry.
I had a phone meeting this morning. While I was doing that, Evan and Noah were playing on the Playstation and Rachel was walking on the treadmill.
After that, Evan and I went to the middle school football field. He wanted to use his new kicking tee to practice field goal kicking. He was able to make several from the old extra point range. He made one a few yards beyond that.
Most of the afternoon was spent getting ready for the Super Bowl party.
Three families on the Bucs came as well as Grandma and Papa. Everyone had a really nice time. The boys played outside until the start of the game. Then they intently watched the game. Two of the families left shortly after halftime. All-in-all, it was a successful party.
The boys are now in bed.
Until next time...
I had a phone meeting this morning. While I was doing that, Evan and Noah were playing on the Playstation and Rachel was walking on the treadmill.
After that, Evan and I went to the middle school football field. He wanted to use his new kicking tee to practice field goal kicking. He was able to make several from the old extra point range. He made one a few yards beyond that.
Most of the afternoon was spent getting ready for the Super Bowl party.
Three families on the Bucs came as well as Grandma and Papa. Everyone had a really nice time. The boys played outside until the start of the game. Then they intently watched the game. Two of the families left shortly after halftime. All-in-all, it was a successful party.
The boys are now in bed.
Until next time...
Saturday, February 6, 2016
Lisa
Hello everyone, this is Morry.
This morning, Rachel and Noah went for a run. They ran most of the way to Starbucks. Then they got some stuff at Starbucks and sat down. They walked most of the way home.
Evan saw a kicking tee that he wanted to buy at Academy. He had a gift card there so he and I went and he bought it. We then went to Clayton where we threw the baseball and he kicked a football off the tee.
We came home and had lunch.
After lunch, we left to go to Barry and Lisa's. Lisa was diagnosed with breast cancer and had her first chemotherapy session on Thursday. We brought a fruit salad up to them. We stopped by Tiff's Treats first to get some cookies. Lisa has been using Rachel as a sounding board which I think has been good for both of them. Lisa's sister, Angie was there helping out. Barry and I played football against Evan, Noah and Lincoln. Not surprisingly, there was some questionable calls that went the way of the boys over the fathers. Evan was behind most of those questionable calls.
On the way home, we stopped at Zen for dinner. The boys ate really well there. They said they want to go back. We didn't realize that on Saturday it was Kid's Eat Free. It ended up being a very cheap meal.
Rachel is making stuff right now for the get together we're having tomorrow. Some of the families from the Bucs are coming over for the Super Bowl.
Until next time...
This morning, Rachel and Noah went for a run. They ran most of the way to Starbucks. Then they got some stuff at Starbucks and sat down. They walked most of the way home.
Evan saw a kicking tee that he wanted to buy at Academy. He had a gift card there so he and I went and he bought it. We then went to Clayton where we threw the baseball and he kicked a football off the tee.
We came home and had lunch.
After lunch, we left to go to Barry and Lisa's. Lisa was diagnosed with breast cancer and had her first chemotherapy session on Thursday. We brought a fruit salad up to them. We stopped by Tiff's Treats first to get some cookies. Lisa has been using Rachel as a sounding board which I think has been good for both of them. Lisa's sister, Angie was there helping out. Barry and I played football against Evan, Noah and Lincoln. Not surprisingly, there was some questionable calls that went the way of the boys over the fathers. Evan was behind most of those questionable calls.
On the way home, we stopped at Zen for dinner. The boys ate really well there. They said they want to go back. We didn't realize that on Saturday it was Kid's Eat Free. It ended up being a very cheap meal.
Rachel is making stuff right now for the get together we're having tomorrow. Some of the families from the Bucs are coming over for the Super Bowl.
Until next time...
Sunday, November 22, 2015
Season Over
Hello everyone, this is Morry.
It was 34 degrees this morning when Evan and I left the house. We stopped at Donut Taco Palace on the way to San Marcos. The temperature was a balmy 39 degrees when we got to the fields. By game time, it felt warmer. I'd guess it was mid-high 40's. The team struggled defensively again. Evan ended up playing shortstop for quite a bit during the game. He did well. Evan also doubled to the game in right-center. He pitched to the last two batters of the game before the game was called as it hit the time limit. The Bucs season came to a close. Evan should be proud. He really grew as a fielder and a pitcher this season and his swing definitely improved.
On the way home, we stopped at Popeye's for lunch.
When Noah got up he texted Grandma and he walked over to their house. Papa met Noah half way. I dropped Evan off there after Popeye's. Rachel joined them over there for lunch.
Rachel and Evan came home after not a real long time there. Noah insisted on staying.
Evan and I watched football and then played some football.
Noah ate over at Grandma and Papa's as well. We had leftovers here.
We just walked to get Noah but met them half way (kind of by accident). The boys are having dessert now and should go to bed soon.
Until next time...
It was 34 degrees this morning when Evan and I left the house. We stopped at Donut Taco Palace on the way to San Marcos. The temperature was a balmy 39 degrees when we got to the fields. By game time, it felt warmer. I'd guess it was mid-high 40's. The team struggled defensively again. Evan ended up playing shortstop for quite a bit during the game. He did well. Evan also doubled to the game in right-center. He pitched to the last two batters of the game before the game was called as it hit the time limit. The Bucs season came to a close. Evan should be proud. He really grew as a fielder and a pitcher this season and his swing definitely improved.
On the way home, we stopped at Popeye's for lunch.
When Noah got up he texted Grandma and he walked over to their house. Papa met Noah half way. I dropped Evan off there after Popeye's. Rachel joined them over there for lunch.
Rachel and Evan came home after not a real long time there. Noah insisted on staying.
Evan and I watched football and then played some football.
Noah ate over at Grandma and Papa's as well. We had leftovers here.
We just walked to get Noah but met them half way (kind of by accident). The boys are having dessert now and should go to bed soon.
Until next time...
Sunday, November 15, 2015
Noah's Big Day
Hello everyone, this is Morry.
This morning, Rachel and Noah got up early to run the Race for the Cure. Noah was able to run the entire way again. He stopped just to get water at the water stations. At one point there were high school cheerleaders. They formed a path for the Rachel and Noah to run through and they were really cheering Noah on. Rachel said Noah got lots of high fives on the way as well. He was pretty happy.
At lunch time, Noah and I went to a bowling party that we were having for the Bucs on UT's campus. Evan came with Josh's family. Noah was just one of the guys bowling with the rest of the Bucs. He seemed to be having a really really good time. They were able to bowl several games as well as play air hockey and foosball. We also had pizza for the boys.
We were supposed to have a tournament but the fields had some damage from the storms a few weeks ago. The tournament was postponed until next weekend.
After the party, we went to Smoothie King on campus. Darius and his dad, Daniel came with us. Miles was getting a ride home with us so he came as well. All four boys really had fun together eating their smoothies.
For dinner, we had our leftovers from last night.
The boys (and Lizzy) are showering. Then they'll get ready for bed.
Until next time...
This morning, Rachel and Noah got up early to run the Race for the Cure. Noah was able to run the entire way again. He stopped just to get water at the water stations. At one point there were high school cheerleaders. They formed a path for the Rachel and Noah to run through and they were really cheering Noah on. Rachel said Noah got lots of high fives on the way as well. He was pretty happy.
At lunch time, Noah and I went to a bowling party that we were having for the Bucs on UT's campus. Evan came with Josh's family. Noah was just one of the guys bowling with the rest of the Bucs. He seemed to be having a really really good time. They were able to bowl several games as well as play air hockey and foosball. We also had pizza for the boys.
We were supposed to have a tournament but the fields had some damage from the storms a few weeks ago. The tournament was postponed until next weekend.
After the party, we went to Smoothie King on campus. Darius and his dad, Daniel came with us. Miles was getting a ride home with us so he came as well. All four boys really had fun together eating their smoothies.
For dinner, we had our leftovers from last night.
The boys (and Lizzy) are showering. Then they'll get ready for bed.
Until next time...
Saturday, November 7, 2015
Rain and Sports
Hello everyone, this is Morry.
Evan had two baseball games scheduled today. One at 8am and one at 9:30am. He had at least one football game scheduled at 1pm. If they won at 1 they played at 2 and if they won at 2, they would play at 3. We woke up and it was raining. I checked and all the games were still on. Noah wanted to come with Evan and me.
We left, stopped at the atm, and then stopped at Donut Taco Palace and went out to the fields. The temperature was in the high 50s. There was a constant light drizzle and it was windy. So it was pretty cold. Noah ended up sitting on the bench with the boys to stay warm.
Evan got the start in the first game. It was his first start of the season and only the second time he has ever started a game. He started the game by striking out the side. He looked great. In the bottom of the first he crushed the ball to left. The left fielder dove for it and trapped the ball on the ground. You could actually see the ball roll. The umpire called Evan out. Where is the replay!? Evan got struck out another batter in the 2nd. Then he was screwed by the umpires twice. The first time the umpire told the batter to take first base on a walk on the third ball and not the fourth. I don't know how he got to four balls. We keep track of that stuff and I was keeping track in my head. Then he we got the third out at first and the umpire called the boy safe. Again, it wasn't really a tough call. It didn't seem close to me. A run scored on the play. Ultimately, that was the only run that Evan would allow. In the third inning, he added two more strikeouts including one to end the inning. We scored a ton of runs. Evan had a solid hit and RBI in the third inning. Our big innings took up enough time that the game only went three innings. So Evan pitched a complete game - 3IP, 1 Run, with 6 strikeouts. So of the 9 outs he recorded six of them by strikeout. He looked great.
In the second game, Evan walked and singled again. He also had a great play on a slow roller at third base. The Bucs won that game as well.
We left the fields and went to Texadelphia for lunch.
The football fields were gross. The were covered in water. Anywhere you stepped, even if it looked like there was no water, when you stepped, you'd sink and water would come out of the ground. The team seemed tired and not aggressive. Unfortunately, the team lost that game. It was for the best. It saved them from having to play two more games.
We came home and put on dry clothes. Then we relaxed.
We had a Post-Halloween party to go to at our neighbors. We went there at dinner time. It was very nice. We enjoyed ourselves.
After that, we did a quick shopping trip at HEB. The boys seemed very hyper.
They are getting ready for bed now.
Until next time...
Evan had two baseball games scheduled today. One at 8am and one at 9:30am. He had at least one football game scheduled at 1pm. If they won at 1 they played at 2 and if they won at 2, they would play at 3. We woke up and it was raining. I checked and all the games were still on. Noah wanted to come with Evan and me.
We left, stopped at the atm, and then stopped at Donut Taco Palace and went out to the fields. The temperature was in the high 50s. There was a constant light drizzle and it was windy. So it was pretty cold. Noah ended up sitting on the bench with the boys to stay warm.
Evan got the start in the first game. It was his first start of the season and only the second time he has ever started a game. He started the game by striking out the side. He looked great. In the bottom of the first he crushed the ball to left. The left fielder dove for it and trapped the ball on the ground. You could actually see the ball roll. The umpire called Evan out. Where is the replay!? Evan got struck out another batter in the 2nd. Then he was screwed by the umpires twice. The first time the umpire told the batter to take first base on a walk on the third ball and not the fourth. I don't know how he got to four balls. We keep track of that stuff and I was keeping track in my head. Then he we got the third out at first and the umpire called the boy safe. Again, it wasn't really a tough call. It didn't seem close to me. A run scored on the play. Ultimately, that was the only run that Evan would allow. In the third inning, he added two more strikeouts including one to end the inning. We scored a ton of runs. Evan had a solid hit and RBI in the third inning. Our big innings took up enough time that the game only went three innings. So Evan pitched a complete game - 3IP, 1 Run, with 6 strikeouts. So of the 9 outs he recorded six of them by strikeout. He looked great.
In the second game, Evan walked and singled again. He also had a great play on a slow roller at third base. The Bucs won that game as well.
We left the fields and went to Texadelphia for lunch.
The football fields were gross. The were covered in water. Anywhere you stepped, even if it looked like there was no water, when you stepped, you'd sink and water would come out of the ground. The team seemed tired and not aggressive. Unfortunately, the team lost that game. It was for the best. It saved them from having to play two more games.
We came home and put on dry clothes. Then we relaxed.
We had a Post-Halloween party to go to at our neighbors. We went there at dinner time. It was very nice. We enjoyed ourselves.
After that, we did a quick shopping trip at HEB. The boys seemed very hyper.
They are getting ready for bed now.
Until next time...
Sunday, November 1, 2015
Sports
Hello everyone, this is Morry.
This morning we took it easy. Rachel and I slept in and the boys played with Zayde.
We decided to go to a sports bar to watch the Steelers play. Evan had to be at the baseball fields by 3pm so we could only stay for the first half. Zayde, Evan, Noah and I went to Doc's Backyard. Rachel stayed home as she had to tutor. Doc's Backyard has a playscape and playground there. The boys played while we waited for our food and then came back and watched the game with us. It was very nice.
When we got home, Evan and I quickly got ready to for the game and left.
During warmups we found out the games were running 1.5 hours behind. That mean our 4pm game was at 5:30 and our 5:30 game wasn't until 7. We realized it was going to be a late night. I was not able to warn Rachel before she left to come to the fields with Zayde and Noah.
Evan played well in the first game. He fielded a ball nicely in the first inning but unfortunately overthrew the first baseman. He made up for it in the bottom of the first with a double into the gap between left and center. The Bucs won the game 10-2.
In the second game, the starting pitcher for the Bucs was a bit wild. So with 1 on and nobody out in the second, they brought Evan into the game. He pitched 3 innings allowing only no runs, one hit and two walks. The two walks came as he tired in his third inning of work. He did very well though. He was very glad that Zayde got to see him pitch.
We didn't get home until 9pm and we had dinner. Noah went to sleep as soon as he was done with dinner. Evan took a bit of time to unwind.
Until next time...
This morning we took it easy. Rachel and I slept in and the boys played with Zayde.
We decided to go to a sports bar to watch the Steelers play. Evan had to be at the baseball fields by 3pm so we could only stay for the first half. Zayde, Evan, Noah and I went to Doc's Backyard. Rachel stayed home as she had to tutor. Doc's Backyard has a playscape and playground there. The boys played while we waited for our food and then came back and watched the game with us. It was very nice.
When we got home, Evan and I quickly got ready to for the game and left.
During warmups we found out the games were running 1.5 hours behind. That mean our 4pm game was at 5:30 and our 5:30 game wasn't until 7. We realized it was going to be a late night. I was not able to warn Rachel before she left to come to the fields with Zayde and Noah.
Evan played well in the first game. He fielded a ball nicely in the first inning but unfortunately overthrew the first baseman. He made up for it in the bottom of the first with a double into the gap between left and center. The Bucs won the game 10-2.
In the second game, the starting pitcher for the Bucs was a bit wild. So with 1 on and nobody out in the second, they brought Evan into the game. He pitched 3 innings allowing only no runs, one hit and two walks. The two walks came as he tired in his third inning of work. He did very well though. He was very glad that Zayde got to see him pitch.
We didn't get home until 9pm and we had dinner. Noah went to sleep as soon as he was done with dinner. Evan took a bit of time to unwind.
Until next time...
Sunday, October 18, 2015
Cleaning and Baseball
Hello everyone, this is Morry.
Evan had a baseball game at 9am. He stayed over Wade's house last night so I told Wade's mom I'd get him at 7am. He was ready to go when I got there. We stopped at Donut Taco Palace on the way.
The team that Evan was supposed to play did not show up at 9am. It turns out they told the tournament organizers they weren't playing this weekend but they never changed the schedule. We were able to play a different team in back-to-back games but not until 10:45. So we had a light practice during our regular game slot and then played. It would have been nice to not have to get up so early. I would have appreciated that.
The Bucs won 5-4 in the first game and 5-1 in the second game. Evan played third base in 9 of the 10 innings they played. He did really well. He's really a natural third baseman. He struck out in his two at-bats in the first game but batted better in the second game.
Grandma and Papa wanted to clean their house today from all the construction dirt and the dirt of the last owners. Rachel and Noah went with them to help. Noah was a really big help. Rachel left to come see Evan in his second game but Noah stayed behind and continued to help clean. We're really proud of Noah for cleaning up so well. Papa paid Noah for his time.
For dinner, we went to Trattoria Lisina for Uncle Marvin and Aunt Sandy's birthdays. The food was good, as always, but it took a really really long time to get our food.
The boys are showering and about to go to bed.
Until next time...
Evan had a baseball game at 9am. He stayed over Wade's house last night so I told Wade's mom I'd get him at 7am. He was ready to go when I got there. We stopped at Donut Taco Palace on the way.
The team that Evan was supposed to play did not show up at 9am. It turns out they told the tournament organizers they weren't playing this weekend but they never changed the schedule. We were able to play a different team in back-to-back games but not until 10:45. So we had a light practice during our regular game slot and then played. It would have been nice to not have to get up so early. I would have appreciated that.
The Bucs won 5-4 in the first game and 5-1 in the second game. Evan played third base in 9 of the 10 innings they played. He did really well. He's really a natural third baseman. He struck out in his two at-bats in the first game but batted better in the second game.
Grandma and Papa wanted to clean their house today from all the construction dirt and the dirt of the last owners. Rachel and Noah went with them to help. Noah was a really big help. Rachel left to come see Evan in his second game but Noah stayed behind and continued to help clean. We're really proud of Noah for cleaning up so well. Papa paid Noah for his time.
For dinner, we went to Trattoria Lisina for Uncle Marvin and Aunt Sandy's birthdays. The food was good, as always, but it took a really really long time to get our food.
The boys are showering and about to go to bed.
Until next time...
Sunday, October 4, 2015
Back Home and Baseball
Hello everyone, this is Morry.
I got back from Minneapolis late yesterday. It was good to be back.
Evan had two baseball games starting at 12:30. I slept in. The boys got up and played in the Wii for a while.
Rachel and Noah came out for both games today. Evan was really happy to have Noah there for both games. In the first game, Evan played second base the whole game. He walked in his first at-bat and had a solid groundout in his second at-bat. The Bucs won fairly easily.
The second game was different. Evan started in center field in the first inning and played second in the second inning. He singled in his first at bat. In his second at-bat, he had probably the best hit he had in a while but the shortstop made an amazing play to get Evan out. Going into the bottom of the 3rd inning, the Bucs were losing 6-4. Evan came in to pitch. It took him 5 pitches to get out of the inning. He looked great. The Bucs tied it in the top of the 4th. In the bottom of the 4th, Evan again was pitching well. The shortstop and second baseman each made errors that led to one run scoring but Evan got out of it with just the single run. Going in to the top of the 5th, the Bucs were down 7-6. We got two runs to take the lead and loaded the bases for Evan at the plate. Evan got a single scoring 2 to break it open. He came back out to pitch the bottom of the 5th to hold on to the win. Again he only need 5 pitches to end the inning. He looked great. Evan was walking on clouds after the game.
For dinner we had left over Rudy's from our dinner last night.
The boys are in bed now.
Until next time...
I got back from Minneapolis late yesterday. It was good to be back.
Evan had two baseball games starting at 12:30. I slept in. The boys got up and played in the Wii for a while.
Rachel and Noah came out for both games today. Evan was really happy to have Noah there for both games. In the first game, Evan played second base the whole game. He walked in his first at-bat and had a solid groundout in his second at-bat. The Bucs won fairly easily.
The second game was different. Evan started in center field in the first inning and played second in the second inning. He singled in his first at bat. In his second at-bat, he had probably the best hit he had in a while but the shortstop made an amazing play to get Evan out. Going into the bottom of the 3rd inning, the Bucs were losing 6-4. Evan came in to pitch. It took him 5 pitches to get out of the inning. He looked great. The Bucs tied it in the top of the 4th. In the bottom of the 4th, Evan again was pitching well. The shortstop and second baseman each made errors that led to one run scoring but Evan got out of it with just the single run. Going in to the top of the 5th, the Bucs were down 7-6. We got two runs to take the lead and loaded the bases for Evan at the plate. Evan got a single scoring 2 to break it open. He came back out to pitch the bottom of the 5th to hold on to the win. Again he only need 5 pitches to end the inning. He looked great. Evan was walking on clouds after the game.
For dinner we had left over Rudy's from our dinner last night.
The boys are in bed now.
Until next time...
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