Take Me Out to the Ballgame

First game of the season last night and guess who got the game ball?!? Austin was the last one in the lineup, but the first one to get a hit. He stood up there and cranked a double, earning him an RBI. He then stole 3rd base, and scored on a hit by one of his teammates. Later in the game, he got another hit.

After the game, the coach awarded him the team ball! First time ever!!! He was so happy. He went to bed and was still beaming. I'm so proud of him, and so very happy for him.

He's playing in the 11/12-year old league this year, so he's one of the youngest on the team. He's already small for his age, but put him up against kids older than him anyway, and he looks even smaller. I walked over to practice the other day and thought I was in the wrong place. It looked like a men's team. Despite being the youngest and the smallest, he worked hard, listened to his coaches, and he did it!!! I am so grateful for the good men and women that volunteer their time to help coach these kids. Austin has an unbelievable coach this year. He's so positive and encouraging with them, but he also works these kids hard.

Love seeing that huge smile on his face (although it's hard to capture on camera)!