Memorial Day Tourney

It was a hot weekend with six baseball games packed into two days. With lots of sunscreen and a cooler full of refreshing beverages, we watched TJ and his team advanced to the Championship game. Unfortunately, they lost to a tough opponent from Cincinnati, Ohio and finished 2nd.

Piano Recital

After watching TJ play 3 baseball games on Sunday, we hurried home to grab a bite to eat and shower before attending TJ's annual piano recital. He played a couple songs, had a solo in one group song and did a great job with his performances. He is excited to continue his lessons next year.

Confirmation

With TJ's tourney being held in Columbus this past weekend I was able to sneak away from the ball field to attend Devin's confirmation at St. Peter's Lutheran Church. It was a wonderful ceremony!

4th Tournament Win

TJ's baseball team played in the Turn Two Tourney in Columbus, Indiana. It was nice to play close to Todd's family. We had many fans in the crowd throughout the weekend!

TJ with his Gramie (Todd's Mom)

They won 2 of 3 of their pool play games losing to the home team - Indiana Blazers. TJ's friend, Mark pitched a great game for his team. The Prospects rallied in the semi-finals against the Blazers to advance to the championship game. They played the Decatur Hawks and won! During the tourney, TJ pitched and played 2nd base as well as left field. No errors, a couple hits and RBIs. Baseball season is definately in full swing!

Cousins; Ethan, Tyler & TJ

Honorable Mention!

Travelballselect. com, one of the nations leading sources on travel baseball has given TJ's baseball team, the 2010 10U Indiana Prospects an Honorable Mention in their National Rankings for April. TBS ranks the top 25 and 15 Honorable Mentions to those teams who are considered among the top teams in the country.

Famous Hoosier

Today the 4th grade presented Famous Hoosiers! Each student was assigned a Hoosier to research, complete a paper, write and recite a speech and construct a float displaying important facts about their famous person. TJ was Tony Stewart! We dug out Uncle Doug's yearbooks to include photos of Tony from kindergarten through his senior year. TJ did a great job on his float as well as his research paper. He even memorized his speech. Hoping for an A in Social Studies!

Spring Classic Tournament - Champions

TJ's baseball team went undefeated this weekend to win the BPA tourney in Muncie, Indiana.

They started with a win Friday night against the Huntington Panthers. Saturday morning they played the Wallen Wolfpack. They had some down time between games so the team tailgated grilling up some hot dogs while the boys watched movies in the back of our truck.

They then challenged the Noblesville Heat. Those wins advanced them to the championship game today against the Wallen Wolfpack. The tourney was double elimination so if our team lost, the Wolfpack would have to rechallenge us again for the championship. Luckily, our team did not have to play two games! Prospects Won and we celebrated with a late lunch at Lone Star!

TJ playing 2nd Base in final game.

Piano Evaluation

TJ will be wrapping up another year of piano lessons this evening. His recital is next weekend! He received the following year end evaluation comment from his instructors:

"He is a prime example of what we envisioned when we opened our studio 14 years ago - a bright student who continues to improve year to year and who has a great time doing it."

They also said they love his "competitive spirit".

Miss You Mom!

We released balloons to celebrate your birthday! We love you!

Family Filled Weekend of Baseball!

Cousins, Devin and TJ played in the Caba World Series Qualifier Tourneyment this weekend at Roundtrippers in Westfield. It was a treat to be able to watch both boys despite the bitter cold weather and gusting winds!

Nan Collier (Diana's Mom), Diana, TJ and Papaw watch Devin pitch!

The 10U Prospects started the tourney on Thursday with a win. The 13U Blazers played Friday night but the final innings were postponed due to darkness. Games resumed on Saturday. Gramie and Papaw ventured up with Bill and Diana, as well as Diana's parents, John and Ramona. Of course, TJ's Papa was there. He rarely misses a game. TJ's team lost to the Smithville Sting at 10 a.m. but won their second game against the Mustangs at noon.

We took Gramie and Papa Mann to lunch while Devin and his team warmed up for their 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. games. They won one and lost one as well. Pool play finished for Devin early Sunday morning with wins to advance them into the finals. TJ's team was also one of the top 4 teams and advanced! Unfortuntely Devin's team lost to the Bruins. TJ's team won against the Carmel Knights 12-2 and advanced to the championship game against none other than the Smithville Sting. YEPS and NOPES could be heard from the parking lot! Prospects WON 6-5 in the 6th inning. Great Tourney!

May 2010 Caba Qualifier Champions

Prospects Win

TJ's team played the Westfield Rocks last night. It was a last minute scheduled game so TJ attended his piano practice/audition first arriving a little late to the game. Thanksfully, TJ's Papa was able to carpool him around for us. TJ went 1 for 2 with two RBIs. He played second base and we hear he had a nice play to tag a runner out at 2nd. They play at Roundtrippers next weekend - same location as TJ's buddy, Garrett (Bandits) and Cousin, Devin (Blazers). It will be a full weekend of baseball. Keeping our fingers crossed for dry weather!

Gall Bladder No More

Without a good excuse to postpone again, I underwent gall bladder removal surgery yesterday. Three small incisions and a bottle of pain pills and I am home being waited on by my two favorite men.