Sunday, April 15, 2018
Game Ball
Rylan got the game ball at his game on Thursday night. Actually, he and Jackson both got game balls. They both had multiple great plays.
Rylan's stand out play though was a fly out he caught in left field. It was a big hit and those hits are rarely caught in this age group still.
Jackson's stand out play was when he was catcher. There was a hit that stopped just fair in front of the plate. Jackson got to the ball and threw it to first before the runner got there. We have done very little work with the catchers this season on making plays like that so it was awesome for him to have that awareness. None of us had seen a kid make that play in this age group before. Carter did it once last season in the 9-10 age group and we were amazed then.
Rylan's stand out play though was a fly out he caught in left field. It was a big hit and those hits are rarely caught in this age group still.
Jackson's stand out play was when he was catcher. There was a hit that stopped just fair in front of the plate. Jackson got to the ball and threw it to first before the runner got there. We have done very little work with the catchers this season on making plays like that so it was awesome for him to have that awareness. None of us had seen a kid make that play in this age group before. Carter did it once last season in the 9-10 age group and we were amazed then.
Nashville Zoo
Jen and I took Lofton and Gray to the zoo on Friday (along with the rest of middle Tennessee). It was crazy crowded and there were a ton of field trip groups there that day, but since we both only had one kiddo to keep up with it, it was fine.
We let the littles feed the turtles ...
The zoo is finally adding some new animals and some fun things to do. Like this rope bridge by the new spider monkey exhibit.
Gray looks so happy! It's hard to get a good smile in a picture lately.
Thursday, April 12, 2018
NCS - Game 3
It rained for the first two Nashville Soccer Club games and then it was FREEZING for game number three on Saturday. Game time was 7:30 pm and I think the temperature was 34F. Brrrrrr! We are hoping for warm weather at the next home game which isn't until May!
We bundled the boys up and no one lost any fingers or toes!
We were glad we went too because NSC played the best we'd seen yet that night. They won 2-0 and had much improved defense.
Rylan even "caught" a shirt at the end of half time (the girl tossing them was standing right next to us and pretty much handed it to him - benefit to sitting in the front row!).
We are looking forward to many more games this season!
We bundled the boys up and no one lost any fingers or toes!
We were glad we went too because NSC played the best we'd seen yet that night. They won 2-0 and had much improved defense.
Rylan even "caught" a shirt at the end of half time (the girl tossing them was standing right next to us and pretty much handed it to him - benefit to sitting in the front row!).
We are looking forward to many more games this season!
Game Ball
Carter received the game ball for his team on Monday!
So far, Carter has played catcher for 100% of all his team's games this season. So he's getting a ton of playing time and a lot of action compared to most of the kids on the team. Catcher is a hugely important position, especially in the 9-10 year old age group, since there are still very few hits and a lot of crazy pitching. Carter is loving it and doing a great job.
Since moving to kid pitch, Carter has struggled to hit much (like most kids). But on Monday, he went 3 for 3!!! Two of those hits were huge line drives to outfield. The third was a little dud that he outran to first and was safe.
Carter also got 2 outs at home on wild pitches when runners tried to steal home and he tossed the ball back to the pitcher who was covering home.
Carter's been so close to throwing out kids stealing other bases. He's had great throws but our infielders need to catch the ball (and remember to tag the runner!).
Here was Coach Jeff's speech when giving Carter the game ball on Monday ...
So far, Carter has played catcher for 100% of all his team's games this season. So he's getting a ton of playing time and a lot of action compared to most of the kids on the team. Catcher is a hugely important position, especially in the 9-10 year old age group, since there are still very few hits and a lot of crazy pitching. Carter is loving it and doing a great job.
Since moving to kid pitch, Carter has struggled to hit much (like most kids). But on Monday, he went 3 for 3!!! Two of those hits were huge line drives to outfield. The third was a little dud that he outran to first and was safe.
Carter also got 2 outs at home on wild pitches when runners tried to steal home and he tossed the ball back to the pitcher who was covering home.
Carter's been so close to throwing out kids stealing other bases. He's had great throws but our infielders need to catch the ball (and remember to tag the runner!).
Here was Coach Jeff's speech when giving Carter the game ball on Monday ...
Saturday, March 31, 2018
Game Ball
Carter's baseball team had their preseason baseball game last Friday. It was a makeup game because they were rained out earlier in the week. Unfortunately Spring Break started for most kids in the area the next day so Carter's team was running low on players with several out of town already. Carter's coach asked Rylan to play and since they still needed another player, we had one of Rylan's teammates (Sam) also play.
Rylan and Sam were nervous as they've never played kid-pitch before. However, they both did great. Both of them got hit by pitches on their first at-bats and got walks and survived. Sam even got a hit at his second at-bat, which is amazing since each team only had 3 or 4 hits the entire game.
And Carter's team won! The team they were playing was missing a few players but they are one of the most experienced teams in the league. It was an exciting game.
Coach Jeff even gave Rylan and Sam game balls for helping out the team. Rylan is so proud of his most recent ball!
NSC - Game 2
Last Saturday we went to our second Nashville Soccer Club game. This was the official home opener (the last game we went to was a preseason game) and it was at the Titans stadium. Our seats were still front row but got shifted to the sideline!
Unfortunately, it was raining, again. At least it was much lighter this time and slightly warmer.
The game ended in a 0-0 tie. The NSC goalie (Pickens) had some amazing saves that were directly in front of us.
Unfortunately, it was raining, again. At least it was much lighter this time and slightly warmer.
The game ended in a 0-0 tie. The NSC goalie (Pickens) had some amazing saves that were directly in front of us.
Tuesday, March 20, 2018
Penalty Shot
Carter and Rylan have already had two outdoor soccer games this season. Preseason baseball games start this week. I don't usually get to see many of Rylan's soccer games because of overlap with Carter's baseball but I got to see most of his game this past weekend.
Rylan scored a goal in the first half and then scored on a penalty kick in the second half. He was dribbling around all the defensive players and then a kid took him out in the box (for probably the third time but they finally called it).
And I actually got a video of the PK. It was pretty!!!
Rylan scored a goal in the first half and then scored on a penalty kick in the second half. He was dribbling around all the defensive players and then a kid took him out in the box (for probably the third time but they finally called it).
And I actually got a video of the PK. It was pretty!!!
Friday, March 16, 2018
Teeth
Rylan lost his 7th tooth at school last Thursday (March 8th).
He's now lost more teeth than Carter (Carter's lost 6 but I think the braces are actually holding one in and the palette expander caused one to move back towards the roof of his mouth). Rylan also likes to pull teeth out before they are really ready. He will wriggle them compulsively and then pull on them until he gets them out.
Rylan is going to need some major orthodontal work just like Carter. He lost the bottom 4 middle teeth quite awhile ago but only 3 huge teeth have come in (that fourth one just has no room). And his top middle front teeth are huge too. We've been going to the orthodontist every 4-6 months to see if Rylan is ready to get started with an expander but he hadn't lost enough teeth. He may have finally lost enough by the next time we go in.
Gray is probably going to be the same way. His bottom baby teeth overlap (I don't remember Carter and Rylan's even doing that).
He's now lost more teeth than Carter (Carter's lost 6 but I think the braces are actually holding one in and the palette expander caused one to move back towards the roof of his mouth). Rylan also likes to pull teeth out before they are really ready. He will wriggle them compulsively and then pull on them until he gets them out.
Rylan is going to need some major orthodontal work just like Carter. He lost the bottom 4 middle teeth quite awhile ago but only 3 huge teeth have come in (that fourth one just has no room). And his top middle front teeth are huge too. We've been going to the orthodontist every 4-6 months to see if Rylan is ready to get started with an expander but he hadn't lost enough teeth. He may have finally lost enough by the next time we go in.
Gray is probably going to be the same way. His bottom baby teeth overlap (I don't remember Carter and Rylan's even doing that).
Thursday, March 15, 2018
Portraits
Carter's art class has been working on portraits the last couple of weeks.
He did this one first ...
And then last Friday he did a self-portrait ...
I think it looks like him! But then again, I still draw a nose with two sides of a triangle!
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