Grace's Last T-Ball Game

Grace had a much better month of T-ball in May. She finally just got comfortable and enjoyed playing the entire time with no tears. Vic ended up spending the month of May at practices and with her on the field during games and by the end, he told her he might assistant coach her T-ball team next year if she wants to play. Well, she loved that idea! So, I hope she wants to play at least one more year so they can do that together. And, I know I am being that mom that thinks my kids are just so amazing, but she really improved this month! She would watch and do whatever her position was supposed to do every single time. At this age, some kids stand around or go to the ball every time or have no clue what is going on. Vic would remind her what to do, but she really just did it because she is good at following instructions and was more confident. It was definitely getting hotter this month, so sometimes, those games, even at 45 minutes had the kids WORN out and hot by the end. Here are some photos of the games before her last one:

 Warming Up.

 On third base and ready to run home.

 Pigtails on the cutest ball player!

 Pop got to come in this weekend to watch games for Atticus and Grace. And Atticus always wants to help warm Grace up before the game.

 This was after her T-ball game at the first of the month and this was Grace's first game to have no worries and no tears! I know Pop enjoyed watching the kids play ball!

Ready for that ball!

 I had to miss this game, because Atticus had his end-of-year baseball party at the same time. But, these two had so much fun together at her game.

Then, we had Grace's last T-ball game. It was a great day, but boy was it hot. In fact, all was well until the very end after trophies and popsicles and Grace was sick. She was okay after cooling off in the car and a/c at home, but the heat made her nauseous. I was glad she was okay and got to enjoy her entire game.

 

Grace loved having Ellie on her team this year.

 This was the perfect last game for Grace because she got to play some good positions, including pitcher.

 While I took photos, this one ran around.

 Kids scrambling, and I was so proud of Grace. And those sweet pigtails flying.

 Have I mentioned Everly's love of picking flowers?

 Vic and Grace having some important conversation.

 This was also a fun game because she got to hit a home run! Kids who bat last get to go all the way around the bases and send everyone else home too (otherwise they just run one base at a time). Grace had not gotten to do this all season, but this time she did! She hits!

She runs to first!

 She runs to 2nd!

 Daddy is waiting at 2nd and sends her to 3rd!

 And to home she goes!

 Way to go Grace!

 One last "Go Giants!"

 Then it was time for a team photo and trophies!

 College Station Little League only does trophies for T-ball and boy was Grace glad to get one - mainly because when combined with her dance trophies, she likes to tell Atticus she has more than him. Oh my!

 The three amigos had a great season (Dani, Grace, Ellie)!

I love, love, love family activities! It will be crazy our entire lives of making sure we keep up with all of the to-do's, but I hope my kids always know how important it is to do it all with their family!

 

A proud Daddy! 

And here are her team photos too!

We missed a few kids this day, but here is their team photo! For the records, her team was: Coach Kesley Kimmel and kids: Blair Wolfshohl, Dani Strain, Ellie Kiessling, Jacob Matthews, Gavin Flores, Jayce Williams, Kheyin Kimmel, Lillien Luckie, Kyler Graham, Will McManus and Russ Reinemeyer.