Game #7 - Holyn MVP

Game 7 for Holyn and she played awesome despite the hot temps.  She grabbed her goal early (almost immediately) and proudly wore the green jersey until her teammate scored.  She was right in there banging it out with the other team, very determined and aggressive.  She even kicked some shots away keeping the blue team from scoring.  After the game, Lant walked up to her and said "that was your best game yet"!  And Holyn beamed with pride. Way to go Holyn!!

Game #7 - Running the Bases

Max was a hitter tonight with two great at bats, and he definitely enjoyed running the bases.  The running part comes pretty naturally (thanks Dad).  He didn't have as much enthusiasm for the fielding part.  I caught him several times doing this (see below).  Oh well, he was the snack person tonight and kept the team happy with Gatorade and choco-covered granola bars. 

Indiana Jones Birthday

After much discussion and a year of hyping up the party (in Kindergarten) , we had Max's birthday celebration (a week early) at "Do It All" sports complex.  Max wanted an Indiana Jones party and knew how he wanted everything including the invitation. He asked to have his face on the invite over Indiana Jones, wanted an Indiana Jones cake (and not just any Indiana Jones cake, but one that resembled the 4th movie about the crystal skull) and dress up like Indiana Jones with the hat and jacket.  Wonder where he gets that attention to detail from?  But I have to say, he sure does look cute!

I started the cake about 2 days in advance and probably spent WAY too much time on it, but in the end he loved it.  I made the temple first, and just kept adding stuff until party time.  The kids loved the fondant snakes, rocks and leaves.(Holyn is already deciding how I will construct her masterpiece out of fondant in September.)  All in all, the kids ran around, had fun and ate the cake.  So mission accomplished, until next time.

Game #6 - Kicking and Screaming

Holyn and the Critter Gitters, played their 6th game tonight.  We almost stayed home for this one, the sky looked pretty dark and ominous at times, but stayed clear (sometimes sunny) for the game.  We found Holyn clip-on sunglasses to help keep the sun out of her eyes and she was set to play.  About midway through the game she scored a goal!  She jumped up in the air and screamed her head off (and so did we on the sidelines).  Of course I didn't get a picture of it at the time, so here she is recreating it for mom after the game. Look at that face!  To make it authentic she kicked the ball into the net too, that's my girl!

Game #6 - I love laundry

Look at these knees... baseball pants seem to be the bane of my existence lately.  All this loveliness happened before he even took the field!  I don't know about you, but apparently rolling in the dirt and wrestling gets you ready for the game.  Anyways, Max did a great job batting tonight and hit a great line drive his first attempt at bat.  He high fived the first base coach (a dad volunteering) and jumped up and down for a while.  But with the five run rule in effect, he got left on second base. Lant and Holyn joined us midway through the game (Holyn had practice again tonight).  Max played near the pitcher tonight to start and tried his best to scoop up that ball and rocket it to the firstbaseman. On his second try at bat, he hit the ball, got on base, but eventually got thrown out at third.  He did his time in the outfield next and ended the night as the thirdbaseman.  I ended the night in the laundry room.

Mohawk, Game #5 and Lant's Bday

Yup, Max finally got his wish.  I caved and let him get a Mohawk at his haircut this morning.  I have to admit, I gave in thinking he would hate it and would want to shave it off, but that back fired!  He does look pretty cute with it.  I let him know, he still has to behave (we'll see if that happens).

Holyn had her fifth game this evening and Boppa and Papa Jim were here cheering her on with us.  Holyn isn't overly aggressive on the field, unless provoked (just ask her brother).  She does a great job keeping up though.

On the other hand, Holyn is excellent at getting into the action and blocking kicks, keeping the other team from advancing.  Many a time, she has kicked the ball out of bounds right as her opponent was about to score.  She didn't get a goal of her own tonight, but I know she will next time.

After the game we enjoyed some Boston Cream Pie while celebrating Lant's birthday.  Let's just say he's 29 again.

Game #5 - Show Off

Max got to show off a bit tonight with Boppa and Papa Jim in the crowd.  He seemed a little cocky when we yelled "Swing hard buddy" and he replied "I AM" back to us.  He did however get a hit on the first pitch, his second time up to bat. He loves to run the bases (or run anywhere for that matter) especially when he gets to score a run. 

Max played three positions tonight: second base, along side the pitcher, and in the outfield. There isn't much (said with sarcasm) supervision on or off the field. Max's coach is there more in body than spirit.  So Mr. Max takes full advantage of his time goofing off (see picture #3).  Most of the parents yell instructions from the sidelines.  Lant tries his best not to take over, but the kids would be better off if he did!

That's all I caught before heading to Holyn's soccer practice.  At least the weather was nice and pleasant.  Holyn always has a ball at practice.  Her coach knows how to keep it fun.