Much like last year, my first two days of summer were spent heading back to school for the Forbush HS softball and baseball camps. This year was Emmy's second time attending, and Eli was old enough to go this year too. We also brought along Emmy's friends Heidi and Peyton, so while the girls were at the softball field, Eli was with the boys on the baseball field. Both camps were Thursday and Friday, and on Friday they ended with sliding practice on a slip 'n slide. Suprisingly my always-active boy wasn't interested in the slip 'n slide and preferred to stay dry, while the girls got soaked in their softball clothes. Luckily we brought a dry outfit and a towel for afterwards. On Friday evening, Boomer and I enjoyed a double date to the Dash with our friends Gwen and Steven Ashburn. Although the week had started with normal workdays and early alarms, by the end of it, it was starting to feel like summertime.
On Saturday morning, we were back at the ballfield for the Walkertown Little League Closing Ceremonies. All the players received trophies, and Eli received special recognition as his team's Most Valuable Player. Boomer had a surprise for the softball girls to celebrate their undefeated season. As the league champions, he got them each rings, and they huddled together one more time for "Hustle, Hit, Never Quit!" I've loved that chant since they started it in the fall. After the Closing Ceremonies, we headed to Walnut Cove for Josh Williams' birthday, and then we went over to the Claytons' for an end-of-season outdoor movie night. The Claytons set up a large projector and screen in their yard, and we watched A League of Their Own. We have developed some wonderful friendships from the ballfield, and it is neat how the sport has brought us all together.
Oh and if you were wondering how many gum wrappers might be at the bottom of a little girl's bat bag at the end of the season, the answer is 24!
This week, I have fully resumed my role as the Kennedy Summer Fun Coordinator. On Monday, we went to Top Golf with Grammy and Grandpa as an early Father's Day celebration. Although the four cousins were quite competitive and timeouts were instituted at various times, all in all it was a success. Much to the chagrin of his sister, Eli did win one of the games and was all smiles when his name was listed next to 1st Place. Our other activities this week have included: the Science Center with the Veres family, the Houston boys' annual lemonade stand, our first YMCA pool day, and perhaps the highlight of it all - the annual mother-daughter spa day. Mom, Meg, and I had our special day at the Grandover on Thursday, complete with massages, lunch by the pool, and a fancy dinner at Green Valley Grille. We even fit in a quick stop by Old Navy for some bathing suit shopping. We love this day every year, and it once again was restful and refreshing. While I was away at the spa, Boomer took the kids to Par-tee Shack. He joked that they wouldn't have any fun without me, and so he sent sad looking photos to document their day. He's so silly! If this first week is any indication of how the summer will be, I am so excited for the next eight weeks!
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