Hunt for Eggcellence Tournament

Bobby's team, The Dallas Stars, participated in the Hunt for Eggcellence Tournament ALL day Saturday. The tournament was set up with one pool game and then single elimination. We arrived at the ballpark in McKinney, Texas at 8:15 for team warm ups. The boys played their first game against the Irving Mets and won 20-5. It was great to see the boys really working hard together. Our next game was at 1pm against the TCA Twins. Again, our boys came out batting like champs and fielding with no errors. The Stars won 13-5. Our boys were on a winning high and you could see the fire in their eyes. I was so proud of how every single boy was contributing to the team. At 6pm, the Stars played in the semi-final game against the Frisco Thunder. It was the hardest game of the day so far because it decided who was going to the championship game. The Stars won 13-10 and were headed to their first tournament championship game this season!! At 8:30 we began our fight for the 1st place trophy against the NTX Coyotes. The first 3 innings the Stars held the Coyotes to 3 runs so they were winning 9 to 3. The fourth inning, the Coyotes came out fighting with some seriously good bats and the inning ended with the score 10-9. The Stars were down by one point. Unfortunately, the Coyotes won 16 to 15. The one point loss was hard for some of our boys to take, but I am proud of the way they played hard and didn't give up. Way to go, Stars!!!

Our New Stars banner

Bobby playing 2nd base

Bobby getting ready to run

boys with their 2nd place plaques

2nd place plaque

Last Day of Fall Baseball

Today was the last day of baseball for the fall. As always, its a little bittersweet because I love, love, love watching my boy play ball but its nice to have a little free time. Baseball was a huge part of what made me feel at home in North Texas. We met a lot of great families and I hope that we have continued friendships with them. Here are a couple of pictures of Bobby from the weekend.

baseball ready at 2nd base.
Bobby happy after making an out!!!!

Bobby as Johnny Appleseed

Our school had a living museum last night. Bobby was cast as Johnny Appleseed. Check him out!

Bobby Makes a Double Play!!!

Tonight the Colts .45s played an awesome game against the Titans. Final score Colt .45s 16 Titans 3. Bobby made a double play by catching a pop fly and then tagging the kid going to 2nd base out. Here is the video:

Colt .45s Take 2nd Place

This morning was the championship game - The Colt .45s vs The Mudcats. It was a great game but in the end the Mudcats beat the Colts by 3. Congratulations Bobby on a great season. Mommy is so proud of your hard work and passion.

Bobby taking "a knee" before the game started.

Bobby is baseball ready!

Bobby getting his trophy from coach.

Team Photo after the game.

Colt .45s Head To Championship

Last night, Bobby's team, won the semi-final game of the playoffs. The first 3 innings were tied. Then The Outlaws were up to bat and got in 2 runs and then our team made 3 outs! Then The Colts were up to bat and got 5 runs in!! It was so much fun watching the boys play their best and work as a team! Saturday morning they will be playing in the Championship game. I was so excited watching and cheering that I didn't take any pictures. I'll post videos of the outs Bobby made once his coach forwards them to me. Way to go Colts!!!

Tom Turkey

Bobby's class all recieved a blank Tom Turkey. The instructions were to disguise Tom so that the farmer would not recognize him. Bobby (with a little help from the girls) created a baseball turkey. Check him out!

Baseball Bobby

Bobby had a game on Saturday, October 16th against the Padres. The Colt 45s won 20 to 17! Below are some videos of Bobby playing pitcher and throwing the ball to 1st. His throws to 1st resulted in 4 outs!! Remember to click the full screen button on the bottom right of the video so you can see Bobby!

Bobby Playing Baseball Game on 10/9/10

Bobby is at bat. He makes a single and one RBI. Be sure to click the full screen button at the bottom right of the video so you can see him.

Bobby is playing 2nd base. He catches the ball and makes the out!! Be sure to click the full screen button at the bottom right corner of the video so you can see Bobby.

Bobby is playing fall Baseball on the Cypress Colt .45s! He is always "baseball ready" and can't wait to make an out!! He plays pitcher the majority of the time and is sometimes rotated to 1st or 2nd base.