Game 3

Gage's team is the Marlins, sponsored by R & R Printing (I think.) I had to miss the first game, but have been able to be at the last two. This time I remembered to take my camera and I hope to have three short videos so the other grandparents can see how our favorite 7-year old Marlin is doing.

This first video shows Gage getting a hit and running to first base.



The following video shows the next batter getting a hit and Gage running from 1st to 2nd and then, after some hesitation, to 3rd.



Finally, in the last video, we see Gage go from 3rd to home, making a nice slide...just for practice, I guess.



The game was a quick one and didn't go the full 6 innings. The Marlins scored at least 10 runs and the opponents had none and didn't want to play all 6 innings. In the last game I went to, the Marlins outscored the opponents by 19-6, but the other team wanted to play all 6 innings.

Zane and Wendy shared a Little League Special. Zane really enjoyed the burger, fries & drink. He'll be looking forward to that at the next game. He'll also be looking forward to the snow cone that he earned for being such a good boy!

Carolyn and Brent were there with Kate, Carlee and Jax. Kate and Carlee waved and yelled to Gage who was in the pitcher's position during this game. He acknowledged them with a very discreet little wave while waiting for the inning to start.

Random Photos

Wendy, during Robin's baptism on April 3

Robin and Wendy, after the baptism

Family members and Father Gary

Zane, in disguise, with Wendy on Easter Sunday

Veteran's Day Program at Myatt Elementary

Wendy told me last week that Gage was going to be singing The Star Spangled Banner solo at the program the 1st grade presented for Veteran's Day. The first grade choir performed several numbers, including a rousing "Grand Old Flag" in their salute to veterans.

I might have mentioned in an earlier post that he had been selected to the choir...largely because he knew the two or three songs that they were going to sing in the program. Upon realizing that he also knew the words to national anthem, the music teacher, Mrs. Chappell, asked Gage if he would be willing to sing it at the program and he said he would.

So, we were thrilled to see him make it all the way through the song without any problems. Could you? I don't think I could. I've tried to sing it a few times today and about halfway through it I start wondering if I'm repeating phrases that I sang earlier. He did a great job!

As a finale, all the classes paraded around the room (cafeteria) we were in, waving little flags...marching to a reprise of "Grand Old Flag."