Orioles vs. Yankees

Last night Logan had yet another game - three games in a row now. The Orioles played the Yankees. This was a significant game for some of the players because the coaches of the Yankees were their coaches in the Fall. This was the case for Logan, Bricen and Zach. The Orioles all played their best and had a great game! Logan had his best hitting night of the season. On his first at bat he hit a double off the pitch, his second at bat he hit another double off the pitch, and his third at bat he hit a single off the pitch. I videotaped him because Phil couldn't be there and Logan asked me too. I'm uploading the video here that has video I took all last night. (I don't know how to cut up the video or I'd spare everyone.) Turn off your volume because you'll just hearing me yelling at Logan to run and I'll be the first to admit it's pretty loud. (So if you leave the volume on don't say I didn't warn you.)

Needless to say the Orioles won the game! They were excited! On the way out of the park we saw Coach Manus and he asked Logan how he learned to hit like that and told him good game. I think that made Logan happy. (We told him it was the new 19 ounce bat he swings.)

Who's Being Invited to My Birthday Party....

Logan is inviting Bon Jovi to my birthday party. :) Perhaps it's because I've been talking about going to the Bon Jovi concert (April 30th) for quite some time now. But he promises to build the group a stage so that they can sing for my birthday. Isn't that sweet? How awesome would it be if they actually could come? (Hey! One can wish can't they?)

Orioles vs White Sox

Today the Orioles played the White Sox. The Orioles started out strong maintaining a tie in runs scored. They worked hard but in the bottom of the 4th the White Sox took the lead 12 to 7. The Orioles tried to come back in the 5th inning but weren't able to do it. They did their best. Tonight Logan even hit a pop fly off the pitch. Unfortunately, the ball was caught in the air by the opposing team but it was an awesome hit and the other team did't think that he could hit like that. Way to go Logan and the Orioles!

Orioles vs. Reds

Yesterday the Orioles played against the undefeated Reds. Their first inning resulted in no runs. During the second inning the Orioles picked up some steam and started scoring and their defense dramatically improved. They tried hard to keep the Red Sox from scoring but ultimately ended up losing. Great team work Orioles!

Tour De Mulberry

On Saturday a small group of Kayla's Girl Scout troop went biking (a.k.a Tour De Mulberry) at Little Mulberry Park. We took (my first) the trail that rode from the playground side to the large pond side. The cut through trail was a huge hill which was fun going down but not so fun riding back up. We got a little bit lost when starting out. Then we had one girl do a flip over her bike handles with the bike going in the air. Luckily she just ended up with a scraped up knee and leg. So we've officially changed her title to bike acrobat artist. It was a fun two hour ride.

Pirates vs. Yankees

Yesterday the Pirates played the Yankees. Despite a rough start (dirt in the coach's face) and a few teary eyes the Pirates pulled out a win against the Yankees. The Pirates paid attention to the ball while in the field and many hit off the pitch at bat. Alex played just behind circle and shared the ball with Leke (Alex would stop it and hand it to Leke) and then Leke would throw it to first base. They were working as a team. Way to go Pirates!

Logan's Pre-K Graduation Photo

Logan will graduate from Pre-K on May 20th of this year and be ready to start Kindergarten in the Fall. Time sure has flown these past 5 plus years. He is growing into quite a wonderful (albeit loud) young man. This is the photo taken in the Pre-K program at school.

Montana the Rabbit?

I think Montana is a rabbit in a dog's body. We used to be able to leave him outside in the fenced in back yard with Mandy during the day but we now have to leave him crated. I know it's not fair and it breaks our heart to do it but he jumps (used to climb) the fence. He looks like a gigantic rabbit as he does it. He doesn't go far usually. He jumps the neighbors fence on the left to play with their lab Duke and then ventures into a yard behind our house to visit those dogs, and then next door to play with Jessie's dog Marlee. I guess Mandy just isn't enough entertainment for him.

Well last night we really saw his abilities to jump. Of all the kids I think Montana is most attached to Logan. Logan lays on him, wrestles with him,and rides him. As Logan was laying in his bed getting ready to go to sleep Montana JUMPED up into the bed with him. This doesn't seem like much of a feet if you have a regular bed but the boys have a bunk bed and Logan is in the top bunk. I guess when a dog loves you he'll do anything to cuddle with you.

And the game ball goes to...

Today was Game 5 for the Pirates. They played against the Astros. It was a close game but the Pirates pulled it out for the win! Pretty good since they were playing on a substitue field. With the lack of rain there was lots of DIRT! All the kids were in dire needs of a bath after that game. The game ball tonight went to Alex! He hustled and was a good hitter tonight! Well deserved Alex! We love you.

Tomekichi Martial Arts Demo Team

On Saturday night the Tomekichi Martial Arts Demo Team had their first public demonstration. They looked really good and enjoyed themselves and quickly got over their case of the nerves. They had a very receptive audience. After completing the demonstrations of their combinations each of them got to break a board. I've uploaded the video from that night, hopefully it will load. Enjoy! (Kayla great job - we're proud of you!)