Jack's First Sport - T-Ball!

Now that Jack is 4 we thought it was time to get him involved in sports.  So we signed him up for a 3 month class that includes introductions to T-Ball, Basketball and Soccer.  We wanted him try out a few sports to see what he likes before we sign him up for a team next year.  And so begins our many, many, many Saturdays spent at some sort of ballpark.  With three kids I realize we probably won't have a free weekend until 2031.  But it's just so much fun watching our children enjoy the things we did as kids, so we really don't mind it at all...especially Christian since he's the one who primarily takes Jack to his practices.

Ever since Jack was born Christian has been anxiously awaiting the day that his boy played ball so he's obviously over the moon.  Christian has such wonderful memories of playing with his own dad so this is really special for him. In fact, Jack and Chris call Papa Don after every practice to give him updates.  Jack just finished up his month of baseball and he loved it!  And he's pretty good at it too.  But he is only 4 so it's probably too soon to tell if we have the next Derek Jeter on our hands.  To me the most important thing is that he's having fun, making friends and learning respect for the game. Christian would probably disagree with me...he's all about winning!  But so far jack is loving it!  He asks me every day if he gets to play sport with dad.  So as far as I'm concerned it a success.  Next up is basketball, but in the meantime, here are some pictures of Jack honing his t-ball skills.

My little All-American!  He practiced with his dad for weeks before the first official practice...

The mean coach.  It was like 85 degrees that day and they were out there for hours...

 

 

Batter Up!

 

 

 

Christian gave Jack money for every hit so Jack racked up quite a few bucks....and a post-practice smoothie...

First day!  Jack was so excited. And, of course, he had to wear dad's beloved baseball team's t-shirt...

 

 

 

Having fun!  I love that he has the look of pure joy on his face...this is what being a kid is all about...

Look at that stance!

I love this face!  And check out that cool new hair cut!

 

 

Tossing to Dad...

Christian was so excited to buy him his first glove and bat...

Jack's just a little bigger than the rest of the kids...

Jack and his hero!  I'm pretty sure there is no place either of them would rather be...

Here's a video of Jack and Christian practicing in the backyard.  It's a little long so you don't need to watch the entire thing.  Jack just really wants his Papa Don to see him play. As you will see it was a long hot day and Jack was a little over it but his mean coach kept making him play...

http://youtu.be/MhwIh5XzHFU