WEEK IN REVIEW

I spent last week in St Louis for training in my new position.

Unfortunately I DID NOT get to go to the World Series but I did watch every minute of games 6 & 7.

Wow game 6 was full of DRAMA. I have not really been a watcher of baseball on tv but now I am hooked and disappointed that it is the end of the season. I have already told Scott that we have to go up to a Cardinals game next year.

While there I had the most amazing dinner ever. We went to Wild Horse Grill and I ordered Butternut Squash Ravioli in a ricotta brown sugar nutmeg sauce. I am still dreaming about it. I have never eaten Butternut squash especially in a ravioli. It was the BOMB! I have looked for a recipe but haven't found on with the same ingredients for the sauce. When I get time I am going to play with it til I get it right.

I love sky photos and I took this one for Coco. She wasn't a bit interested.

On the drive home from the Tulsa airport Friday afternoon the first thing I noticed was the trees had really turned colors over the week. I took these going 80 mph, shame on me but they turned out pretty good. I was even using my small point and shoot.

I think this was in Siloam Springs. The pictures don't capture the abundance of color that was on display.

I LOVE FALL

I made it home early enough to take Coco and A to their first dance. It was a Halloween dance and they were so excited and nervous. It was adorable. Coco couldn't decide on what costume to wear so she wore the snow princess from last year.

We also had softball tournament beginning at 8:30am on Saturday. She played at 9am, 5pm and 11am on Sunday. We were so busy that the weekend has flown by. I am ready for things to slow down a bit. I don't see that happening just yet. The new job is going to keep me busy busy for several more weeks.

Everyone have a fabulous week!

Pam

PLAY BALL

We've been busy

Doin ALOT of this

Isn't she so cute in her uniform

Forgot where the strike zone is

Bring it on

In case you can't see that score board

it SAYS  17-2

OUR FIRST WIN OF THE SEASON

These girls really needed it for their morale

They had lots of spirit in our Friday and Saturday games

END OF A SEASON

This past week Coco played in the end of year softball tournament. It was the first year of girl fast pitch for 10 and under age group. Her team played very well all year. I was very proud of them. I was never the "athlete" so I am glad that Coco got those genes from her Dad.

Oh so close to an out!!!

Ready for another one!

I think this ended up being a foul ball, cool sunset though

You can see the sunset even better in this photo. It was beautiful that night

Not in the strike zone COCO! She still hit into the outfield on this run, look at her she is on her tippy toes to hit it. I guess she really wanted it. This was their last game and they ended up losing by 2 I think. It was fun game. Even got me out of my seat on a few hits....

We will rest for a couple of months before Fall ball begins. I love watching her play but by the time the season is over I am ready for it to be over. Running to practices and games several times per week gets tiring. I can't imagine how you Mothers with 2 or 3 children in activities do it. Bless your hearts.

Tonight we went into Rogers to watch fireworks. It was a disappointment, we didn't find a good place to park where we could see until the very end of it. But at least we can say we went... Tomorrow we will shoot some off for Coco, maybe hit a cookout or 2 after church.

SOFTBALL FEVER

Friday night and Saturday Coco played in a softball tournament. It was hot hot hot! We started Saturday at 9am and left the ballpark at 5pm. The girls were exhausted and not on their game. They were missing balls, throwing willy nilly, couldn't bat, just not our usual team playing. We won on Friday night. Lost our first game on Saturday, won the 2nd and lost the 3rd game. It was a double elimination. They ended up in 4th place.

Mimi came to see her play the first game on Saturday.

I love this one with their visors upside down. Guess they were rallying to get back in the game.

Pump it up!!!!

Coco looks like she was ready for this to be over or trying our for a modeling career!!! ha ha

Having fun during a break

With their trophy for 4th place. We have great coaches that spend a lot of their time with the girls. Very thankful for them.

This is Coco's gift from the games. The last game we played, the pitcher hit several of the girls in the leg. Coco's coach told her it was her softball tattoo. This is right above her knee, glad it wasn't her knee. She was tough and finished out her inning. I told her our team should wear pads when we play them in the next tournament!

It is almost over for this season and we can relax in the evenings agian (until it starts back up for fall ball). Good thing since I will be working again.

Coco has a friend over tonight and we have some fun things planned for Monday. Tuesday Coco and I are going to meet my sister and her family for a few days of camping! Looking forward to that! Hopefully we can find a place with free internet so we can blog a little while we are gone.

Have a fantastic week!

Pam

I DON'T DRINK NO LEMONADE, ALL I DRINK IS GATORADE

WE DON'T DRINK NO LEMONADE

ALL WE DRINK IS GATORADE

WE DON'T PLAY WITH BARBIE DOLLS

WE JUST PLAY WITH BATS AND BALLS

WE DON'T TAKE NO NAPS ALL DAY

WE JUST PLAY THE GAME ALL DAY

This is the newest song Coco and her teammates sing while playing softball. I thought it was pretty catchy! Their team is doing very well this year and playing hard.

These photos are from our Tuesday night game. We won 11 to 4 and are tied for 2nd place in the league

Playing left field. She picked up a ball and made a very good throw to first base.

Batter up! I think she walked on this one. At this age of girl pitch sometimes good pitches are hard won.

She did make it home with a slideeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! She was proud of that moment

Proud teammate too. See that grin.

The little # 7 is a 3rd grader and can she play ball! She got a homerun last night with time left over!

Several talented little ball players on our team.

Only a few more games until tournament time. I would love to see them make it to #1 spot. This team has played together for 3 years and have really grown together too.

CALGON TAKE ME AWAY

What a day. I think I met myself coming and going today.

Coco had a birthday party from 11:30 to 1:30 at FastLanes in Lowell. We had so much fun. They bowled, had pizza and cupcakes, and then got a card to play the games. Coolest party ever. The little girl that was our host for the party was so fun, she was bubbly and so darn funny.

After the party we had a couple of hours before our next event so we went to Gordmans and TJ Maxx. I was sad, it was the second time I have left TJ's empy handed. I had a kitchen design book in my cart but I didn't want to stand in line to pay for just the one thing so we left.

Sorry for the small photo but it was the first I found. At 4pm we had a Girl Scout Kickoff at the Great Day Skate Place. I had 6 girls sign up this year and more have expressed a desire so we'll see how many we end up with. Coco got to skate for about 45 minutes before we had to leave for our next appointment.


Good ole softball practice. Coco did really good, given that she hasn't put a glove on in over a month. She was catching fly balls left and right. She better, since she is planning on being a professional ball player and if that doesn't work out she is going to be a wildlife photographer.

I sat in my car for the 2 hours of practice burning up and I forgot to bring a book so I cleaned out the car and read up on Leading Girl Scouts.

We didn't get home until after 7pm and I am beat. I have done 2 loads of laundry since I got home and tomorrow will not be a day of rest. I will be getting all the laundry done since school starts this week. Yeah for a schedule. We do so much better when we are on a regular schedule. Even if it is busy we still have bedtimes and routines.

I am going to go see if my hubby wants to rent a movie.

Blessings

Pam

WHATS UP!!!!!!!

It has been a while since I last posted! I miss ya'll. I am keeping up with your blogs when I can, I just haven't had time or anything exciting to talk about. I can only complain about how busy I am for so long!! Right!

Coco had a softball game last night and I took my camera ( I should name her) to play with getting some shots in the sports action mode.

Coco and Maegan warming up. Love how I got the ball in mid air.

Come on baby, run like the wind. She's coming

Almost there

HOME PLATE! Yea Coco, GO COCO GO COCO. she hates it when I do that!

I was just snapping away. She lets me do that (the camera that is)! They won the ball game 7-5. I was worried the first few innings, they just could not catch the ball or hit the ball for anything, but once they got going there was no stopping them. A bunch of little girls with a heart for the ball! Just precious. Now in a few weeks we will trade the gloves and bats for pom poms and bows! She is going to be well rounded, don't you think! At least worn slick out anyway.

My mother-in-law called a few minutes ago to tell me to look outside. Look what was out there!

Kind of blurry but the sky was so beautiful. It was like totally orange outside. Did you see it? I hope you got to see it. Another shot. Man we have a lot of wires in our back yards! I couldn't get the horizon from home so I jumped in the car (in my pjs, no bra, no purse, and flip flops) in search of a good shot.

This is what I got.

I had to stop before it went away and then the darn sign was in the way. Oh well you can see how bright it was. WOW God gives us so much beauty, if only we will stop and enjoy it.

This one is too blurry but I thought it was cool since you can see more of the sky.

I have started a new book so I am off to read for awhile before going to sleep.

Blessings,

Pam

EXCITEMENT

I have comments! I have comments! I am so excited about people reading my blog. Thank you all for stopping by....

We had softball practice tonight. This is the first one I have made it to and it was fun. I have a problem though. I get really excited and it shows. I try to sit still and be supportive but I can't help but jump up and clap and holler out encouragement. I don't get mad or anything like that, just happy and do a happy dance. Also Colby gets tired of me taking photos. Yes I'm the Mom out in the middle trying to get a good shot. She doesn't believe me now but she will want these when she is old.

I have to tell you a story about my sister and her granddaughter. Sunday Tammy Lou called me really frustrated that Kaylee wasn't obeying her. Didn't matter what Tammy did it didn't phase her. Kaylee just turned 4 and she already has quite the attitude. So I tell Tammy to put a couple of drops of vinegar on her tongue when she back talks her. I did this with Colby when she used some words that weren't appropiate and I only had to do it twice. Well Tammy calls me yesterday to tell me the vinegar didn't work. Kaylee liked it and told her "Nan I will drink that, Nan I like that". I couldn't help but laugh. She is a big handfull and it is just starting.

I am going to the eye doctor tomorrow. Please pray that I don't have to have bifocals(sp?) see I'm not even old enough to know how to spell it. 2 years ago the doctor told me I had at least 10 years before I would need them but I notice myself looking down at really small things like threading a needle or trying to read a VERY small MP3 player. So we'll see maybe I will just need new glasses. I really would like to try contacts but I am afraid that it will be irritating to my eyes. Maybe I will go out on a limb and try some. I will let you know how it goes tomorrow.

I am going to go finish my latest Karen Kingsbury novel, only 2 chapters left.

Talk to you soon.
Pam