Bug at the Bat

This was Kiersten's first go around with playing softball, and overall it went extremely well. We were fortunate that our friend Eric Gray was her coach so she knew a few kids on the team. I'm hoping it will help her recognize a few more faces when she starts Kindergarten in the Fall....hold on, I need to go cry in the corner for a minute. Anyway, it started out rough. She didn't like softball when they were just practicing but once the games started she was always eager to get her jersey on and go. I think that had more to do with the dollar for the concession stand after then game than the actual game itself, but what do I know.

Fielding was not her strong point. It really wasn't anyones strong point...but she was pretty mighty at the bat. For her age, each girl gets 5 pitches, and if they haven't hit it they hit off the tee. I think she only hit off the tee two out of five games. Way to go, Bug! It was fun to watch her get so excited and jump up and down on the base...and then play in the dirt. Looking forward to more softball seasons to come.

Golf twenty-fifteen!

Decatur Junior Golf Academy has finally begun. It's been an unseasonably wet June. They had to cancel the first meeting, and today was questionable...but they are there and enjoying it so far. This is Leah's third year in the program. She's grown a bit so it was finally time for new clubs. Thankfully Bug could get started in the program this year, so Leah's clubs aren't collecting cobwebs in the garage. They are golfing together. I think they are enjoying it...at least they say they are. So tee it up and go low girls!!!

How is she 3?!?!

 I just can't believe it. I know everyone says time flies, but I swear I blinked and my sweet precious baby was 3. She fills my heart with a love I can't even explain. She enters a room with such a presence and when you hear her laugh you are filled with a joy you've never felt before. I love that at 3 her favorite thing to do is snuggle. At least three times a day I hear "you snuggle me momma?" And I vow that I will always stop what I am doing and savor these fleeting moments. I keep wondering how many more days do I have left. How much longer until the last time, and she no longer fits perfectly. Even when she starts to feel so big I will hold tight to the memory of her being there.

She talks about how much she loves her family...her LeeLee and her Buggy. She truly embraces the heart of a child and is enjoying toddler hood. She also knows that with a tilt of the head and a quick smile she can get just about whatever she wants from whoever she wants...especially Gigi. Although it is working less and less on Daddy. We love you, Hattie. So glad you enjoyed your birthday celebration this weekend. Pictures to come!