Thursday, July 9, 2009

Take Me Out to the Ballgame...

Ian and the Padres had their season opener at 6pm tonight and boy, what a show! The kids had great hits, ran the bases and showed great fielding potential! Ian played shortstop/outfield for most of the game (1 hour...3 innings) and did an excellent job backing up his teammates. He managed to stop all balls hit to him and would throw to first!

Ian's practice swings are pretty intense. Cailean had the opportunity to be the first base umpire for our team as well as be out in the first base area when our team was out on the field. I guess two or three of the other team's coaches saw Ian with his practice swings and said, "Woaaaaa...outfielders be ready!" A strong lefty I must say!


Team cheer with Coach Eric at the end of the game.

Ian always knows to give hugs to his fan club at the end of a game! Unfortunately, Pop-pop only stayed for about five minutes and then mom ended up taking him back home. He has bronchitis and had a few coughing fits when he arrived. I was hoping the fresh air would help him, but nope. He made it very clear to mom on the ride back to the house that he never misses any of Ian's game and this was hard for him! Ian called Pop-pop after the game and told him he played great...and to get better, so he can watch his next game!
Ian with part of his fan club!






1 comment:

The Turners said...

1 hour three inning, phew!! hahahaha

He looks so stinkin cute in his little uniform!! Go Ian!! I'm so proud of my nephew, the kid is a super athlete I swear!