Play Ball!

Aidan had his first T-Ball game today. He got a hat and shirt with the logo of his team (the "Sounds" after Nashville's local Triple-A club) :)

Aidan was first up to bat and got a clean single in his first go. Then, despite some good coaching from one of the other dads down the first base line, on the next hit, he ran straight for the rolling ball, hoping to field it. That ball was called foul, so he went back to first. With the next crack of the bat, he ran straight for third.

Well, it was just the first game. :)

He was more disappointed with his performance in the field-- he wasn't able to field any of the balls that were batted his way. But then, every ball was basically followed by a brigade of kids chasing after it, falling on top of it, all in a cloud of dust and dirt. He'll get the hang of it.. and his coach, Doug, mentioned that they'd have to work on keeping everyone in position so everyone has a fair shot at fielding a ball.

Oh, and he's wearing #3-- we explained to him after the game that #3 is a pretty auspicious number to wear...






Here are a few more pictures from the ballgame:

Dad, it's hot out here.

Aidan's first hit!

Dad gives some fielding advice.

Visiting Cousins!

Aidan and Bryce got to spend a few days playing with their cousins, Conor and Megan, visiting from Minnesota for a long weekend:

T-Ball

Aidan had his first T-Ball practice this afternoon.
Some of the kids clearly understand what the game is all about.
And, this being 4 and 5 year olds, a great many of them don't have any idea!

Aidan was, naturally, in the latter group.
He did a pretty good job of hitting the ball of the tee...
and then, instead of running to first, he ran toward the shortstop.
Beautiful!

Coming home, climbing out of the van, he proclaimed to his Mama,
"Oh yeah, I'm a good baseball player."

Broccoli!

Tonight at dinner, Bryce asked for some Broccoli (yes, I know; I can't explain it either; the boy will eat just about anything!).

When we asked Aidan if he'd like some Broccoli, he launched into a protracted explanation of why he would not be having any broccoli tonight. This main points were:

1) "I don't like Broccoli."

2) "I'm allergic to it." (I think someone at school may be allergic to milk or peanut butter or something, so now he's decided that the allergy ploy is a good way to explain why he won't eat something.)

and last, but not least:

3) "If I eat Broccoli, it'll make me turn all green!"

Easy Riders

See Bird City

Aunt Patty took the boys on an outing to Cheekwood yesterday-- it was a regular 'Birdhouse Bonanza'!