This is what a baseball team does when fields are too wet to play.
Laura is never allowed to come to a tournament weekend again. This would be the second time she has come that games were rained out. I am only half joking…
Rain Out
No Words Necessary
Independence Day
It was a relaxed Independence Day. We spent the day doing whatever we wanted and then headed to the Lucky’s Market parking lot for Columbia’s Fire in the Sky.
This was the pre-show.
Unfortunately, the breeze all but stopped not too long before the fireworks show started. Because of this, the smoke did not clear as much as it usually does.
We did not get the full effects of the show, but we still saw some beautiful fireworks. Happy Birthday, America!
Robin’s Nest
We have a robin’s nest in the birch tree outside our kitchen window. Momma is taking good care of the eggs and does not seem fazed that we keep looking at her.
Writing on the Wall
Someone was very excited to be able to draw on the wall in my new office. Whiteboard paint makes for a happy kid.
Typical
I find Laura like this a lot. Today, she is listening to a book.
Second Place!
Sometimes, second place is enough. The Mid-MO Stars played their hearts out all weekend in some serious heat.
John played really well and only made a few mistakes. His confidence level this year compared to last year makes me smile. He knows he can do it now. A full count is no problem. That ball is going in play. His instincts are sharper and he throws with confidence. His base running has improved so much. It was a tough end to the championship game, but he loves this team. He looks forward to baseball every day and he cannot wait to play next weekend. So, for today, second place is good enough. GET’EM NEXT WEEKEND, STARS!!!
