The fall sports season officially came to a close on Saturday, November 1st. Emmy's Walkertown team had their last game to end the season with an impressive 9-1-1 record. Eli's team had a double-header, and while their record wasn't quite as strong, the boys gained new skills and had a lot of fun. At the end of Emmy's game, Coach Boomer had a special 'awards ceremony' where he presented each of the girls with a certificate and a gold championship ring. The girls were excited to receive their bling. They closed out the season with one last huddle and their special chant "Hustle, Hit, Never Quit!" After leaving from the softball field, we moved over to the baseball field and joined Grandpa, Aunt Megan, and Maddox to watch the second game of Eli's doubleheader. Eli had been in a bit of a slump in his hitting, but he finished strong in the last game, going 2-for-3. He also tagged a runner between 1st and 2nd and fielded a few other balls that came to him at 2nd base. For his attitude and effort, he received the game ball, which was as exciting to him as a ring! I'm finding that with the close of each sports season, the feeling is bittersweet. While we look forward to a short break of evening activities, we will miss the friends we have made during these last three months together. We hope to reunite with many of them at the ballfield in the spring....and also on the basketball court this winter!
In the evenings during November, the kids continue to go to Awana on Sunday nights and to Christmas play practice on Wednesdays. Emmy also has gymnastics on Thursdays....soooo it's not a total break from evening activities!
We have had lots of fun attending parties for our fall birthday friends this weekend. On Friday evening, Emmy had a party for her friend Ellie. Then on Saturday, when Emmy went to Kessley's softball tournament with Daddy, Eli and I went to a taekwondo party for his preschool buddy Cooper. In the evening, I went to the 40th birthday party for Emily and Carrie. It was in downtown Winston, and we had the best time celebrating my favorite twins. With all these fall birthdays, Emmy and Eli have been patiently waiting for their turn. They are counting down the days until their birthdays are here. We are planning our annual trip to the zoo, plus a few other surprises too. It is the eve of Emmy's birthday right now, and as soon as I sign off here, I will be blowing up balloons to put in her room. Hopefully Mommy and Daddy can pull off some birthday magic to make 9 and 6 special for our kiddos.
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