Tee Ball Game #2 : Catcher

We've survived two tee ball games, and we are having so much fun!

Lawson was assigned to the catcher's position for this game, and he couldn't have been more excited!  It was so cute, and on occasion, his excitement brought tears to my eyes!

I must say that if my eyes weren't watering from my heart being warmed, they were watering from laughter.  Lawson takes this tee ball business very serious; he loves it.  As you know, we are big St. Louis Cardinal fans, and if you know anything about their team, you probably know that Yadier Molina is their catcher.  We are big fans of Yadi.  Lawson knows a lot about him, and told us all night that he was the catcher just like Yadi.  It was so cute.

As to my eyes watering from laughter... he was so attentive during the game that I'm pretty sure he was getting on the opposing team's coach.  He was right in there, playing the position very well... a little over the top for tee ball.  The funny part is that he tagged EVERY player that ran home whether he had the ball or not.  I mean like smacking them with his glove.  :)  Everybody was talking about him, and wanting to know who he was and who his parents were.  It was very funny!  Russ finally got up and went over to the fence to tell him that he can't tag anyone out if he doesn't have the ball.  His response, "Dad, I'm blocking home plate so they can't score!"... Russ told him that he couldn't do that, and I want you to know that he didn't continue to do this, but it was evident that it took a lot of control to stand back and watch.  Over time, he will learn, I suppose.  :)  

=1st bat=

=2nd bat=

Did you notice him tapping his cleats?

Too funny!

=Little Brother=

"Good Game" was exciting, once again...

Catcher shots...

Miller did a great job, once again, and he got several outs at home plate!

Lawson attempting a slide into home plate, although he was just tagged out by the other team. :)

Here he is helping with the tee, alongside the opposing team's coach... see what I mean? :)

Totally Random, but oh my word... this little boy also caused a lot of laughter!

He refused to play.  He rolled all around the field just like you see him now.  He actually ended up behind Lawson at home plate.

The poor coaches.  

Aren't there days when we all feel like this?

:)

That's all I've got.

Game 3 tonight; can't wait!

Off to wash sandy tee ball pants, socks, and a jersey.

Thanks for reading!

Lawson's First Game {Tee Ball}

Hi there,  I hope you are enjoying the warmer weather as the month of May moves right along.  The weather has certainly been pleasing here in West Tennessee, although a little warmer than normal.  The Super Moon was beautiful, however I am hopeful that it was the cause of some wild little Bragg boys.  :)  These stages will pass, right?!  

Anyway, I am way behind on blogging as things are quite busy with the new house.   Things are going great there, and I hope to update soon. {no promises} :)  

To get started with my updates, I am going to start with Big Brother.  Last Thursday night, Lawson played his very first tee ball game! 

I took lots of pictures.  Yes, I was one of the annoying parents who had to capture as many moments as possible in the first game of our three year old's life.  I couldn't help it, and as I look back over these pictures, I am so thankful that I took them as a few of the little details that I captured had already begun to fade.  I am sure I will never be regretful of taking "too many" pictures. :)  

Getting ready for the game... He's #9 for Mathis Battery!

Do you see his new uniform and all of its accessories?

Jersey. Baseball pants in an XS Youth, but still too big.  Red baseball belt and socks. Bat Bag which contains a bat, a glove, and a helmet.  And lastly, cleats {cweats}.

Between the fence and the time of day, my camera struggles with quality pictures.  

I'm going to take my other lens tonight and am hoping for better quality.

Here he is walking up to bat for the FIRST time...

And he made it to first base where you can see him listening to his coach for further directions...

Running to second while looking over his shoulder to check on the ball and other players.

Now he's on the field...

Miller is up to bat, and he did great!

Lawson batting again.  He tapped the base of the tee, tapped his cleats, then stepped up to bat. It was hilarious.  I think we've watched too much major league baseball!! :) 

He once again made it around the bases, but was tagged coming into home plate.

I was concerned that he would be upset, but he laughed and said that next time he "would just run faster than that catcher". 

He could hardly wait for the "Good Game, Good Game, Good Game" part.

Notice he has both hands out. :)

Little Brother LOVES the ball park!

This was taken from outside of the dugout.  I couldn't see his head over the top of the bench, but I could see his little feet under the bench.

How about those cleats?  They were the only pair they had in his size.  

Neon Orange Adidas Cleats.

One thing's for sure... we can pick him out among the other boys and girls with those bright shoes.

He is so proud of them. :)

A few more snapshots of him in the outfield...

Mathis Battery vs. Dresden 4x4.

As to the score, "everybody's a winner in tee ball".  

Although I tend to be a little competitive, I love that everybody is a winner!

It was a lot of fun!

We are practicing just about every day here, and he loves it. Tonight is Game 2; you will probably see more tee ball memories as time goes on, but I will try not to bore you with it. :)

Thanks for reading and have a nice day!

A New Journey with Lawson {Tee Ball}

It was with great excitement, and a little apprehension, that we began a new journey tonight.  Lawson joined the Mathis Battery Tee Ball team in Dresden, Tennessee.

You see, here in Martin Lawson's birthday falls after the April 30th deadline, meaning he would not get to play locally until he was six years old.  In the neighboring town, a ten minute drive, he is able to play this year at the almost-age-of-four.

Can you imagine how excited this little boy was about beginning this journey?  It was like the countdown to Christmas as we've been waiting for tonight all.week.long.

Tonight was the first practice, and it went so well.  He was all smiles and so were Russ and I.  We were so proud of him, and are excited about what is to come for him on this journey of tee ball.

A few memories... and yes, I included many of them; we certainly don't want to forget this first night.

This is Coach Mark...

We learned of this opportunity from our good friends, Ben and Jennifer, who actually live in Dresden.

This is their son, Miller, taking a swing.

He did great!

I couldn't get my night setting on my camera just right... many of the next few are blurry, but I like them nonetheless.

That's that.  

A night full of firsts, fun, and great memories!  

I am hopeful that the best is yet to come!

Our first set of "sport pictures" will be Saturday morning; he's so excited, and I can hardly believe it.

Go Mathis Battery, and go Lawson Bragg!

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