Emma's Tournament

Emma was selected to be on the New Hope all star coach pitch team called the Shockers. Tim and I help coach. We have played several practice games and today was our first and only tournament. We didn't do as well as we had hoped, but we were pleased overall with the experience.

Emma got many good hits today. We were very proud of her.

Tim did all the pitching for the team and did an excellent job.

Emma played right center all day and great a good job.

Another Tournament

Anna Kate's tournament team, Southern Blitz, played this past weekend in the ASA State Tournament. It was their fifth tournament in a row and their seventh for the season, but it was their first slow pitch tournament. All the others have been fast pitch. We didn't play as well as we wanted, but we are hopeful that with a few more practices we will be ready for the USSSA World Tournament in a couple weeks.

 Anna Kate did all the pitching for the tournament, and did an excellent job. We were so proud of her.

 She also made many defensive plays.

She hit well too. My favorite hit was a hard line drive down the first base line into right field for a double.

Children's Camp

Emma attended our church's children's camp last week. She had an awesome time.

The theme was Space Camp. I took this picture before she got on the bus.

While she was at camp, Emma invited Jesus into her heart and received this Bible. She is so excited about her decision, and we are super excited for her. Such a special time in her life.

82 Challenge Champs

Anna Kate's tournament team played in the 82 Challenge Fast Pitch Tournament this past weekend and won five straight games to take home the championship trophy. They all played so good!

Anna Kate had a great day, especially on defense. However, her best moment was laying down a great bunt that scored the winning run in the championship game. I was a very proud momma!

VBS

We've had a lot of fun this week participating in VBS at our church. Anna Kate, who is in the youth at our church, has helped in missions.

Anna Kate Playing in the Park

Anna Kate is on a fast pitch team in the park. They are undefeated with their last game coming up Friday night. Anna Kate plays short stop.

Emma's Team

Emma's park season is over. We had a fun year!

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Anna Kate's Birthday Portraits

Things have been super busy with us lately. That's my excuse for just now taking Anna Kate's birthday portraits and getting them posted. Guess it's better late than never. In honor of her turning 13 on May 21st, here are 13 of my favorities.

 

Tournament

Anna Kate's tournament team played in a tournament in Kosciusko. They didn't win, but it was a good experience for them to build on. Anna Kate is the short stop for the team and did a great job.