T-Ball

On Saturday, September 28, 2013, Lane had his very first T-Ball Game!  We signed him up to play with a  franchise league called i9 Sports.  They are the only program that offers t-ball for 3 year olds, so we went ahead and signed him up, hoping he would like it!  His team was wanting to be called the Tigers, but another team had already chosen it.  His coach asked the kids if anyone had another choice, and Lane suggested the team name "Rangers."  Nobody else spoke up, so they ended up using that!  He was pretty pleased with himself.  

The little All-Star before the game.  Gigantic jersey and a big smile!

 

He didn't get to choose his number, but ended up with the number 2.  Kyle was calling him a little Derek Jeter.  We tucked in the gigantic jersey and he looked so stinking cute in his (also gigantic) baseball pants!

Each game day consists of a 30 minute "practice" and then a 30 minute game against an opponent.  Here are some of the little Rangers before practice started.

Lane struck up a conversation and at one point yelled "Let's go Rangers!" and "Go Team!"

He turned his hat around backwards during practice for some reason.

 

And WOULD NOT quit picking wedgies.  It was constant!!  So bad that I pulled him aside and just took his underwear off!  Boys, ugh!

A quick pep talk before the game began.  His coaches are Coach Tim and Coach Holly.

He started off playing first base.  Look at that ready position!

Running after the ball!

Go #2!

Getting ready for his first at bat!

 

Now batting, #2, LANE COOTS!  He got a good hit at both of his at bats.  This league doesn't keep score or outs, which makes it easy.  Each team gets to bat through their lineup twice.

All smiles after the game!  He loves T-Ball!  (Much more than he liked soccer!)

Let's Go Rangers!

For the past few summers, the Snowdens have come in town to go to the Ranger's game with us.  Lane has gone every year since he was born, so this was his 4th year to go!  We went on a Thursday night in mid-June, so it was hot, but we had a good time.  Yu Darvish was pitching that night, so I wore my new shirt I had made!  (It is from the book "The Help.")  

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Lane was pretty excited to be there at first!  He lost interest after a few innings and got wiggly, but made it through the whole game.

The "twin" cousins.  They really do look a lot alike!

Mason intently watched the entire game.  He is a great Ranger fan!

Watching the dot race

 

Lane and Marley walked hand in hand around the ballpark.  We had to get up and stretch our legs and get their wiggles out.  (And we needed a break from the most annoying Ranger fans EVER who were sitting behind us.)

The next day we stayed home and let the kids swim.  Almost every time the Snowdens come, it rains!  We were happy to see the sunshine and the kids had so much fun swimming together.

Lane got to debut his new swim goggles he got in his Easter basket.  I love this picture!

 Looking a little silly, but ready to jump in!

He has such a good time swimming as long as he isn't "sinking to the bottom."

Mason can do some pretty cool tricks!  Check out those ribs!

Scouty in her element.  This dog LOVES Mums' backyard and loves swimming!

A rare shot of all 3 kids looking at the camera!

Silly kids!

Best buddies!

Working on her tan

Little E had to miss out on the Ranger game and swimming, but looked pretty as ever while she watched the big kids play.

 

On the last day of the visit, we did some shopping at the mall and let the little kids ride the carousel.

That night we had dinner at Villa Diana in Burleson.  Lane really loves playing with his second cousins, and we were so glad we got to come in town so he could!