A Great Weekend for Baseball

Evan had another great weekend of baseball.  They won another tournament, and we were all proud of them.  Bailey and I couldn't stop smiling!

The boys lined up on the field to get their trophies.

Here is the Rough Riders traditional picture behind home plate.  

A tournament win wouldn't be the same without the cheerleaders and their stunts and cartwheels.

We were very excited for Evan and his team to get another win.

 I think Evan really appreciated all my cheering and support.  I could tell by his BIG smile.

By:  Ava

Show Off Day

Ava had her RAD Show Off Day today.  It is a day when parents can go watch her at ballet.  Mom made me go even though I really didn't want too.  Ava did such a great job.  She knew all her positions and dances so well.

Moms favorite is when Ava does the butterfly arms.  She says Ava is so graceful.  I am glad I went to watch Ava because she always supports me.  I was very proud of her.

By:  Evan

Spindletop Boom

It was another weekend of Rough Rider Baseball.  Evan and his team did a really great job.  On Saturday they got two wins.  The first game was against Rage Baseball and the score was 8-4 us.  His second game for that day was a victory over the Tyler County Titans 14-2.  Evan did great.  He got to play catcher for a little bit that day.  It makes mom so nervous!

The Sunday games were also exciting games.  Evan did a great job batting, but mom needs to keep working on her camera skills.

They had two wins before the championship game: 9-5 against Express Baseball and an 8-6 win over Rage Baseball.  That lead us into a third Championship game for the day.  The Rough Riders had already played four hours of straight baseball before heading into the Championship game against Prospects Red.  They were excited to play against their friend Dylan Romero.  Rough Riders pulled off another victory winning 16-1.  The boys all celebrated on the field....

After the game, the coaches proudly handed out the trophies to each player.  The Prospects Red went first.  We were so happy for our friend Dylan Romero to receive his first select baseball trophy.

Then our coaches passed out our trophies to the Rough Riders.  The boys couldn't wait to get that trophy in their hands.

Everyone was so excited to have another Rough Rider win.  I wasn't able to cheer after the Rough Riders Championship win because I was with friends all weekend.  I didn't make it to any games, but my heart was still supporting Evan. It was a great weekend for me and my brother.  Maybe I do have a life even though my brother plays Rough Rider Baseball!


By:  Ava

Here Comes Peter Cotton Tail....

Easter morning finally had arrived and we couldn't wait to see what the Easter Bunny had brought us. 

We walked hand in hand into the living room and we were so surprised to see our baskets filled with all kinds of toys and candy.

I had given up gum for lent and the Easter Bunny stocked my baskets with tons of different kinds of gum.  It was the best gum I had ever had.  Ava had given up chocolate and her basket was filled with every kind of chocolate imaginable.  I think she ate about ten pieces!

The Easter Bunny left a trail of eggs all the way from the living room to the back door.  Ava and I looked at each other and knew it was time for the egg hunt.  We raced outside and it was every man for themselves.  We ran all over the backyard hunting the eggs.

I think I got a few more than Ava, but she didn't mind.

We went back inside and open our eggs and to our delight we found money inside!!!  It was a great surprise.

When we were done with our Easter Baskets and egg hunting it was time to get ready for Church.  We all put on our Easter clothes and took a few pictures.  I have to say Ava did look beautiful.  Oma made her Easter dress just for her.  We wished Dad could have been with us, but he was working.  Hopefully next year he will be with us.  We miss him!

Easter Sunday was a great day.  We got everything we could have wanted and had a really great day!

By:  Evan

Some Well Needed R & R

With everyone finally being home, we decided to start off our long weekend in Wildwood.  Our cousins, Jack and Rider, were there when we arrived.  We love spending time with them.  We all dyed Easter eggs together.  Luckly, no one spilled any of the dye.  There were some close calls though!

Look how beautiful Evan's eggs look!

This was my favorite egg!

The next morning was the Annual Wildwood Easter Egg Hunt.  They must of had two hundred eggs hidden.  They were everywhere!  

Mom remembered to pack my pretty dress, but she forgot to pack Evan some nice clothes.  I think he looked handsome anyway.

We ran all over the field looking for eggs.  By the time all the eggs were found, our baskets were overflowing.  There were three golden eggs, but we didn't find one.  We

 couldn't wait to get home to see all the candy inside the eggs, but first we stopped in at the lodge to decorate cupcakes and do some Easter crafts.

Last but not least, we all took our annual picture with the Easter Bunny.  He is kind of funny looking, but mom makes us take a picture every year!  I don't think Rider was too sure of the Easter Bunny.

We love Wildwood sooooo much.   There is nothing better than good old fashioned fun.  Some times the simplest things in life make the best memories!  These are times we will never forget.

By:  Ava