Hello everyone, this is Morry.
The Marauders were in a tournament today. Evan also had a basketball tournament. Unfortunately, based on the distance between the two it did not seem like we'd have enough time to get to the basketball game if he played in the second baseball game. So we decided Evan would play one baseball game and then go to basketball.
In the first Marauders game, the team did not play very well. Evan led of the game with a single and later scored. He caught a pop up playing shortstop. Later in the game he caught a line drive and tagged second for an unassisted double play. They have moved Evan to play mostly second and he's been playing really there. His play seems to have elevated at second.
Rachel, Noah, Zayde took Evan to his basketball game. He was acting very tired and apparently hungry but he refused food. The only thing they could convince him to eat was a slushie from Sonic.
I stayed and pitched for the Marauders in the second game. Unfortunately, it was a bit more of the same in terms of the team not playing well.
I left and got to the basketball game. They were running really behind so I only missed 5 minutes of the first basketball game. It was a close game in the first half. But Evan's team pulled away. Unfortunately, Evan started to not feel well. I think he was really hungry. He didn't play in his last rotation. Evan's team won and so they were in the championship game. We were giving Evan food but he was still complaining about not feeling well. Evan's team was losing and finally with about 5 minutes to go, I told Evan that if he wanted to play at all, now was his time. He went in and played literally the best 5 minutes of basketball I have ever seen him play. They did get a trophy after the game.
We came home and Evan ate and was in a very good mood. He wanted to watch Young Frankenstein so we started watching that before dinner.
For dinner, we went to Johnny Carino's. Then we took Zayde home.
We're home now and the boys are in their bed. The Marauders tournament continues tomorrow at 9:30. Then Evan has a scrimmage for the Nationals at 3:30.
Until next time...
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Friday, November 2, 2012
Hoover
Hello everyone, this is Morry.
Evan wasn't in a very good mood this morning. I think he was very tired. It took him a while to fall asleep last night. He was so wired after his game that it was some time before he calmed down.
Noah, who had been getting up somewhat earlier than normal when Zayde was here, slept in today. Rachel went for a run and then took him to school. After dropping him off, she ran some errands.
In the early afternoon, Rachel picked Noah up and he was in a good mood when he got home from school. Rachel got Evan and he, too, was in a good mood. He was actually kind of hyper. He told me that he read three chapters of the Captain Underpants book that they have at school. He was very proud of himself.
I took the boys to the baseball field at 5pm. Noah's game began at 5:45. Noah was doing well warming up before the game. In the bottom of the first, Noah was playing 2nd base. Noah fielded all three balls that were hit to him. The other fathers/coaches started calling Noah, "Hoover". Unfortunately, I didn't see them at all. One of the kids on Noah's team got sick and didn't end up playing so I was re-arranging the lineup for the 4 innings and trying to make sure that everyone got into the infield. It's required that every player be in the infield at least once in the first three innings. I was pretty disappointed, actually. Noah got a hit in the top of the second and again in the top of the third. He ran really hard both times. The one coach turned to me after Noah's second hit and said "You've really got a baseball player there." I think Noah really enjoyed himself during the game. He listens so well to the coaches. They love having him on the team.
After the game, we went with Jack's family to Nutty Brown Cafe. They had live music playing outside and a huge sandbox. Evan and Jack played football there with some older boys while Jack's older sister, Audrey, played with Noah. Audrey is in third grade. We had a really nice time with everyone.
We came home and put the boys to bed. Hopefully Evan gets a good night sleep. He's got a big day tomorrow.
Until next time...
Evan wasn't in a very good mood this morning. I think he was very tired. It took him a while to fall asleep last night. He was so wired after his game that it was some time before he calmed down.
Noah, who had been getting up somewhat earlier than normal when Zayde was here, slept in today. Rachel went for a run and then took him to school. After dropping him off, she ran some errands.
In the early afternoon, Rachel picked Noah up and he was in a good mood when he got home from school. Rachel got Evan and he, too, was in a good mood. He was actually kind of hyper. He told me that he read three chapters of the Captain Underpants book that they have at school. He was very proud of himself.
I took the boys to the baseball field at 5pm. Noah's game began at 5:45. Noah was doing well warming up before the game. In the bottom of the first, Noah was playing 2nd base. Noah fielded all three balls that were hit to him. The other fathers/coaches started calling Noah, "Hoover". Unfortunately, I didn't see them at all. One of the kids on Noah's team got sick and didn't end up playing so I was re-arranging the lineup for the 4 innings and trying to make sure that everyone got into the infield. It's required that every player be in the infield at least once in the first three innings. I was pretty disappointed, actually. Noah got a hit in the top of the second and again in the top of the third. He ran really hard both times. The one coach turned to me after Noah's second hit and said "You've really got a baseball player there." I think Noah really enjoyed himself during the game. He listens so well to the coaches. They love having him on the team.
After the game, we went with Jack's family to Nutty Brown Cafe. They had live music playing outside and a huge sandbox. Evan and Jack played football there with some older boys while Jack's older sister, Audrey, played with Noah. Audrey is in third grade. We had a really nice time with everyone.
We came home and put the boys to bed. Hopefully Evan gets a good night sleep. He's got a big day tomorrow.
Until next time...
Sunday, September 23, 2012
Lots of Baseball
Hello everyone, this is Morry.
Both Rachel and I slept in this morning. We knew it was going to be a long afternoon so we relaxed in the morning. We didn't really do anything until it was time to leave for Noah's baseball game at 2:30.
Noah's game was at 3:30pm and Evan's game was at 4:45pm. Noah had to be there for warm ups at 2:50. Evan had to be at his field for warm ups at 3:45pm. During warm ups, Noah hit well. Jack and Evan had a catch while Rachel and Noah had a catch. As soon as the previous game was over, we went onto the field. Evan sat in the dugout for a bit.
Noah's team started out in the field. Noah started at second base. The very first hit went right to Noah. He bobbled it a bit so he didn't have time to make a throw but he prevented the runner from advancing. A couple batters later and there was someone on first and the ball was hit towards Noah. He knew he was supposed to touch second. The only problem was as soon as the ball was hit he ran to second - without the ball. It's ok. He was very cute. I took a quick break to run Evan over to his field and came back in time to see Noah bat. He got a hit and ended up coming around to score. He played the 4th inning at 2nd base again. He didn't get anyone out but he played well. His second at-bat he got a hit. The next kid hit it into the outfield so Noah got to 3rd. He was running well. He scored on the next hit. He seemed really happy.
Noah got his snack after the game and we went over to Evan's field. Evan was in line for the batting cages so we talked to him some. Evan was playing Miles' team. The game started about 20 minutes late. One of the coaches wasn't there so they asked me to be 3rd base coach. Evan stated the game at third. He fielded one ball but there was no throw. In the bottom of the first, Evan had a clean single to left field. Evan returned to third base for the 4th and 5th innings. Several of you who read this blog have joked about my play-by-play, so here's another one. So in the bottom of the 4th, Evan came up with the bases loaded. Evan's team had the lead but not by much. They needed a few runs to render the 5th inning a moot point. There were two outs. I have to say, I was nervous. Evan swung hard at the first pitch but missed. The second pitch he took. He fouled off the third pitch for a second strike. The fourth pitch was inside and Evan moved out of the way. After that Evan dug in for the fifth pitch. The crowd was quiet. The pitch came in and Evan swung hard lining a ball into left field for a two-run single essentially sealing the game. You can call Evan, Mr. Clutch. It was really a good at-bat. He finished the game 2 for 3 (he struck out in the third). I also failed the mention that with a good bit of hustle he avoided getting thrown out at second in the first inning when it was a simple force play.
Overall, it was a good day of baseball, but very very long.
We stopped at Austin Pizza Garden on the way home to get food.
We ate dinner and the boys got ready for bed so we could watch some of the Steelers game I recorded. I put the boys to bed at "halftime". Unfortunately, the last time I put them to bed at halftime the Steelers lost. I think I have to stop doing that.
Below are some pictures of the boys in their uniforms.
Until next time...
Both Rachel and I slept in this morning. We knew it was going to be a long afternoon so we relaxed in the morning. We didn't really do anything until it was time to leave for Noah's baseball game at 2:30.
Noah's game was at 3:30pm and Evan's game was at 4:45pm. Noah had to be there for warm ups at 2:50. Evan had to be at his field for warm ups at 3:45pm. During warm ups, Noah hit well. Jack and Evan had a catch while Rachel and Noah had a catch. As soon as the previous game was over, we went onto the field. Evan sat in the dugout for a bit.
Noah's team started out in the field. Noah started at second base. The very first hit went right to Noah. He bobbled it a bit so he didn't have time to make a throw but he prevented the runner from advancing. A couple batters later and there was someone on first and the ball was hit towards Noah. He knew he was supposed to touch second. The only problem was as soon as the ball was hit he ran to second - without the ball. It's ok. He was very cute. I took a quick break to run Evan over to his field and came back in time to see Noah bat. He got a hit and ended up coming around to score. He played the 4th inning at 2nd base again. He didn't get anyone out but he played well. His second at-bat he got a hit. The next kid hit it into the outfield so Noah got to 3rd. He was running well. He scored on the next hit. He seemed really happy.
Noah got his snack after the game and we went over to Evan's field. Evan was in line for the batting cages so we talked to him some. Evan was playing Miles' team. The game started about 20 minutes late. One of the coaches wasn't there so they asked me to be 3rd base coach. Evan stated the game at third. He fielded one ball but there was no throw. In the bottom of the first, Evan had a clean single to left field. Evan returned to third base for the 4th and 5th innings. Several of you who read this blog have joked about my play-by-play, so here's another one. So in the bottom of the 4th, Evan came up with the bases loaded. Evan's team had the lead but not by much. They needed a few runs to render the 5th inning a moot point. There were two outs. I have to say, I was nervous. Evan swung hard at the first pitch but missed. The second pitch he took. He fouled off the third pitch for a second strike. The fourth pitch was inside and Evan moved out of the way. After that Evan dug in for the fifth pitch. The crowd was quiet. The pitch came in and Evan swung hard lining a ball into left field for a two-run single essentially sealing the game. You can call Evan, Mr. Clutch. It was really a good at-bat. He finished the game 2 for 3 (he struck out in the third). I also failed the mention that with a good bit of hustle he avoided getting thrown out at second in the first inning when it was a simple force play.
Overall, it was a good day of baseball, but very very long.
We stopped at Austin Pizza Garden on the way home to get food.
We ate dinner and the boys got ready for bed so we could watch some of the Steelers game I recorded. I put the boys to bed at "halftime". Unfortunately, the last time I put them to bed at halftime the Steelers lost. I think I have to stop doing that.
Below are some pictures of the boys in their uniforms.
Until next time...
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Baseball Brothers
Hello everyone, this is Morry.
This morning, as normal, Evan ate breakfast while watching "Quick Hits" on the MLB channel. Think SportsCenter but completely about baseball. As we were leaving, Noah got up. He wanted to come with us but we were running a bit late - Evan was moving slowly. We didn't have time to get Noah dressed and ready to get on the back of the bike. He was very upset.
When I got home, he was still upset. I ended up clearing a space for him at my desk and he ate his breakfast while I did some work sitting next to me. That made him happy.
Noah had gymnastics yesterday. His buddy Cole wouldn't go into the class until Noah got there. They really are good for each other.
We stopped at Target on the way home to get a few things.
When we got home, Rachel made Noah lunch. Then she picked Evan up from school. Rachel called the hair cut place, Cool Cuts 4 Kids, and they said they could get them in right away. She drove the boys over there. Basically they lied. It took so long that Rachel wasn't going to make it home in time with the boys for their respective baseball practices. I thew their bat bags and waters in the car and met Rachel at Noah's practice. I gave Evan's stuff to Rachel, as well as a chair to sit in. Then Rachel took Evan to his practice.
The coach came over to tell me how well Noah did at his first practice. He said he only had to tell Noah things one time and he would do them. He liked how focused Noah was and how he hustled. I was really excited to see him out there playing. At this practice he did really well. He seems to understand baseball and he tried to do the right thing. He played second base quite a bit and I only had to tell him about covering the base one time and he did it every time after that. At one point the shortstop got him the ball and Noah spun and threw to first as if he were trying for a double play. It was great.
After practice, we drove over to Evan's practice. As we walked up, we saw Evan playing second base. A ball was hit into the outfield and Evan covered the bag. A coach in the outfield threw the ball to Evan who made a nice catch. I heard that coach turn the other coach and say "That Evan is a monster."
Both boys were super hyper after practice. I think they both really enjoy playing baseball. Both boys are excited to watch each other in their games this weekend.
We came home, had a late dinner. While we got dinner ready, Evan did his homework.
The baseball brothers are in bed. I think they are going to sleep pretty quickly tonight.
Until next time...
This morning, as normal, Evan ate breakfast while watching "Quick Hits" on the MLB channel. Think SportsCenter but completely about baseball. As we were leaving, Noah got up. He wanted to come with us but we were running a bit late - Evan was moving slowly. We didn't have time to get Noah dressed and ready to get on the back of the bike. He was very upset.
When I got home, he was still upset. I ended up clearing a space for him at my desk and he ate his breakfast while I did some work sitting next to me. That made him happy.
Noah had gymnastics yesterday. His buddy Cole wouldn't go into the class until Noah got there. They really are good for each other.
We stopped at Target on the way home to get a few things.
When we got home, Rachel made Noah lunch. Then she picked Evan up from school. Rachel called the hair cut place, Cool Cuts 4 Kids, and they said they could get them in right away. She drove the boys over there. Basically they lied. It took so long that Rachel wasn't going to make it home in time with the boys for their respective baseball practices. I thew their bat bags and waters in the car and met Rachel at Noah's practice. I gave Evan's stuff to Rachel, as well as a chair to sit in. Then Rachel took Evan to his practice.
The coach came over to tell me how well Noah did at his first practice. He said he only had to tell Noah things one time and he would do them. He liked how focused Noah was and how he hustled. I was really excited to see him out there playing. At this practice he did really well. He seems to understand baseball and he tried to do the right thing. He played second base quite a bit and I only had to tell him about covering the base one time and he did it every time after that. At one point the shortstop got him the ball and Noah spun and threw to first as if he were trying for a double play. It was great.
After practice, we drove over to Evan's practice. As we walked up, we saw Evan playing second base. A ball was hit into the outfield and Evan covered the bag. A coach in the outfield threw the ball to Evan who made a nice catch. I heard that coach turn the other coach and say "That Evan is a monster."
Both boys were super hyper after practice. I think they both really enjoy playing baseball. Both boys are excited to watch each other in their games this weekend.
We came home, had a late dinner. While we got dinner ready, Evan did his homework.
The baseball brothers are in bed. I think they are going to sleep pretty quickly tonight.
Until next time...
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Aunt Phyllis and Uncle Norman
Hello everyone, this is Morry.
This morning, Allison got up with the boys and let Lizzy out. She had a brunch to go to at 9am. We had thought she was coming back to the house afterwards so we didn't get up. Unfortunately, we were wrong so we didn't get to say goodbye. But we had a good time having her visit.
We didn't do much of anything this morning. We just took it easy.
The boys and I watched the Steelers game until it was time to go to Evan's baseball game. I took Evan and then Rachel met us later with Noah.
Evan played well at baseball. He had a great defensive inning at 2nd base fielding two balls cleanly. He got one boy out by fielding the ball and then racing him to 2nd base. His defense is the most improved thing he's had between last season and this season.
After baseball, we drove the parking lot of BJ's. We dropped my car off and I got in Rachel's car where we drove out to the Omni Southpark. We picked up Aunt Phyllis and Uncle Norman and drove them to Frank and Angie's for pizza. There we met Matt, Rachael, Maddie, Tristian and Max. It was a nice to see everyone. After dinner we drove Aunt Phyllis and Uncle Norman around campus a bit since they hadn't seen much of the city and the back to the hotel.
We came home and gave the boys baths.
They are in bed now but not yet sleeping.
Until next time...
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